The current U.S. surgeon general (as of February 2026) is Dr. Casey Means, M.D.

She was nominated by President Donald Trump in May 2025 and has since moved through the confirmation process as his choice to serve as the nation’s top public health spokesperson, often described as the “nation’s doctor.” Recent coverage focuses on her Senate confirmation hearing and her emphasis on chronic disease, nutrition, and lifestyle-driven health issues as central themes of her agenda in the role.