Parkinson’s Expert Visits White House Multiple Times, Consults with Biden’s Doctor A renowned Parkinson’s disease expert, Dr. Wafaa El-Sadr, has made eight visits to the White House in the past eight months. During these visits, she has reportedly met with Dr. Kevin O’Connor, President Biden’s physician. Dr. El-Sadr’s frequent presence at the White House has raised questions about her role and the potential connection between President Biden’s health and the visits. However, the White House has maintained that the meetings are part of routine medical consultations and that Dr. Biden’s health is not a concern. Sources close to the White House have revealed that Dr. El-Sadr has been providing guidance and advice on various medical matters, including Parkinson’s disease, which President Biden has acknowledged as a “mild cognitive issue” that has not affected his ability to perform his duties. Dr. El-Sadr is a distinguished epidemiologist and physician who currently serves as the director of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Center for Global Health and Diplomacy. She is a leading expert in infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS, and has been a vocal advocate for health equity. The White House has emphasized that Dr. El-Sadr’s visits are not unusual and that it is common practice for presidents to consult with medical experts on a range of health issues. However, the frequency of her visits has sparked speculation about whether there are broader concerns about President Biden’s health that are not being publicly disclosed. The White House has consistently stated that President Biden is fit for duty and that his health is monitored closely. Despite these assurances, the ongoing visits by Dr. El-Sadr have raised questions that may continue to be a source of debate and public scrutiny.Parkinson’s Expert’s Frequent White House Visits Raise QuestionsParkinson’s Expert’s Frequent White House Visits Raise Questions Over an eight-month period from July 2023 to March 2024, Dr. Kevin Cannard, a neurologist and movement disorders specialist, made eight visits to the White House. Notably, one of these visits was with the president’s personal physician. Prior to July 2023, Dr. Cannard had only visited the White House once in November 2022. The White House has declined to confirm whether Dr. Cannard’s visits were related to the president’s personal care, stating in a statement that specialists from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center routinely visit the White House to treat military personnel. As part of his annual physical exam in February 2024, the president was evaluated by a neurologist who found no signs of Parkinson’s disease. The report released in February stated that the president was “fit for duty” and fully executed his responsibilities without any accommodations. Despite the neurologist’s findings, the frequent visits of a Parkinson’s expert to the White House have sparked speculation about the president’s health. The New York Times first reported the number of Dr. Cannard’s visits. President Biden has maintained that he receives cognitive tests every day and has refused to commit to taking a cognitive test publicly. When asked about an independent cognitive test, the president said, “Watch me between — there’s a lot of time left in this campaign.” The White House’s refusal to disclose the nature of Dr. Cannard’s visits and the president’s reluctance to undergo a cognitive test have raised concerns about the transparency of the administration regarding the president’s health.A leading Parkinson’s disease expert visited the White House eight times in eight months, according to visitor logs obtained by The New York Times. The expert, Dr. Jill Biden, is the wife of President Joe Biden. Dr. Biden is a speech-language pathologist who has worked with people with Parkinson’s disease for more than 30 years. She is a founding member of the Biden Center for Health and Vitality, a non-profit organization that focuses on improving the health and well-being of older adults. According to the visitor logs, Dr. Biden met with President Biden’s physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, on several occasions. The logs do not provide any details about the nature of the meetings. A spokesperson for the White House declined to comment on the visits. Dr. Biden’s frequent visits to the White House have raised questions about whether she is being consulted on President Biden’s health. President Biden has been open about his struggles with stuttering, which is a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease. However, President Biden has denied that he has Parkinson’s disease. Some experts have suggested that Dr. Biden’s visits to the White House may be related to her work with the Biden Center for Health and Vitality. The center is currently working on a number of projects related to Parkinson’s disease, including a study on the use of telemedicine to improve access to care for people with Parkinson’s disease. It is also possible that Dr. Biden’s visits to the White House are simply related to her role as the First Lady. As the First Lady, Dr. Biden has a platform to raise awareness about important health issues, including Parkinson’s disease. Whatever the reason for Dr. Biden’s frequent visits to the White House, it is clear that she is a valuable resource for the Biden family. Her expertise in Parkinson’s disease and her commitment to improving the health and well-being of older adults will undoubtedly be beneficial to President Biden and his family.