Wellness Influencer Casey Means Seeks Approval as Surgeon General Amidst Scrutiny

Thu Oct 30 2025 19:29:14 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

Dr. Casey Means, known for her alternative health views and close ties to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is set to appear before the Senate as she seeks confirmation as the next U.S. Surgeon General.

Casey Means, a physician and wellness influencer, will face a confirmation hearing to become the U.S. Surgeon General. Known for her focus on targeting chronic diseases through nutrition and wellness, Means has attracted controversy regarding her qualifications and financial interests. If confirmed, she would advocate for significant shifts in public health policy, aligning with the agenda led by her ally, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

NEW YORK (PulseWire) — Dr. Casey Means, a Stanford-educated physician and popular wellness influencer, is set to face the Senate health committee on Thursday as she seeks approval to become the nation’s next Surgeon General.

Currently pregnant, Means will participate in the hearing virtually where she’s expected to present her vision for addressing chronic diseases by targeting their root causes, a philosophy that resonates with the Make America Healthy Again messaging promoted by her ally, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

The 38-year-old entrepreneur faces skepticism regarding her qualifications and potential conflicts of interest. With no government experience and an inactive medical license, Means has made headlines for her departure from a surgical residency and her belief in the limitations of traditional healthcare methods.

If confirmed, Means will lead a team of 6,000 U.S. Public Health Service Corps members and could issue vital public health advisories. She will also need to navigate her previous promotional work for various health products amid concerns about transparency and ethics.

The nomination echoes President Donald Trump’s controversial selection process in handing healthcare leadership roles, following the withdrawal of former candidate Janette Nesheiwat after significant criticism. Amidst the scrutiny, Means reiterates her commitment to resigning from other health ventures, including her role with Levels, a health-tracking company she co-founded.

As the hearing approaches, it remains imperative for Means to demonstrate her ability to restore trust in U.S. health institutions while pushing forward substantial health policy reform.