President Trump’s health record has received the seal of approval from one of the nation’s most well-known physicians. On Tuesday, Dr. Mehmet Oz told reporters at the White House that President Trump’s health examinations revealed spectacular results.
Dr. Oz filled in for White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who is currently away on maternity leave. In response to questions from reporters, he suggested that President Trump may choose to undergo frequent health screenings because he enjoys receiving positive results. “He does really well,” Dr. Oz said. “I do actually believe that he is curious to make sure everything is going in the right direction.”
Oz became a well-known media figure through his appearances on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and later as host of “The Dr. Oz Show.” He was appointed by President Trump as the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid in April of last year. The role places Dr. Oz in charge of the agency, which oversees a massive $1.5 trillion budget for federal healthcare programs.
In his remarks on Tuesday, Oz characterized President Trump as a “very meticulous person,” who likes to keep track of details, including those related to his health. Oz also said Trump likes to address issues head-on and suggested the same drive that leads him to call people at odd hours may push him to stay on top of health issues. “He wants to deal with it,” Oz said.
Fortunately, President Trump’s health indicators were positive. Dr. Oz said markers such as cholesterol and blood pressure were within “excellent parameters” for President Trump, who will turn 80 on June 14.
On Friday, the White House released information from Dr. Sean Barbabella, Trump’s physician. He noted minor incidents of hand bruising and leg swelling, but confirmed President Trump’s overall health was excellent. Dr. Oz touted President Trump’s endurance and apparently high energy levels.
“That amount of energy and that amount of mental acuity does not exist in a vacuum,” Dr. Oz said. “You have to have a vessel to carry it, and the President has unique abilities just to keep going at all hours of the day with remarkable strength.”