Joe Biden‘s physician recently met with a specialist in Parkinson’s disease at the White House, sparking fresh discussions about the President’s health.
The meeting fueled speculation that Biden may not be fit to run as president again, given Biden‘s age and previous health issues.
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Despite concerns, official statements from the White House maintain that Biden, who is 81, remains fit for duty.
Biden‘s most recent annual physical, conducted at Walter Reed Medical Center, indicated no new health concerns.
His physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor, reported that Biden continues to be treated for several stable conditions, including non-valvular atrial fibrillation, hyperlipidemia, gastroesophageal reflux, and seasonal allergies.
The President also manages sensory peripheral neuropathy and uses a CPAP machine for obstructive sleep apnea, a new condition identified in the last year. Dr. O’Connor emphasized that Biden is fully capable of performing his presidential duties without any accommodations.
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O’Connor has been Biden‘s official physician since he took office in January 2021 and is in daily contact with the president.
O’Connor gave Biden a clean bill of health at his annual physical in February, which included a neurological exam, and specifically ruled out Parkinson’s disease.
While the meeting at the White House has raised questions about Biden‘s health, the administration insists that he remains healthy and capable of fulfilling his role as President.
Since Biden‘s health is O’Connor‘s primary responsibility, it is highly probable the meeting was about the commander in chief, according to Rep. Ronny Jackson, the doctor for both Presidents Obama and Trump.
“It’s highly likely they were talking about Biden,” Jackson told The New York Post. “He should only be [regularly] treating the president and the first family.”
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