Quick Info
| Profession | Businesswoman, Health Influencer, Author |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/09/1987 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | United States |
Latest News about Casey Means
07/05/2025
President Donald Trump nominated Casey Means as U.S. Surgeon General on May 7, 2025, after withdrawing his earlier nominee, Janette Nesheiwat. Means, a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of the metabolic health company Levels, had become a prominent figure in the Make America Healthy Again movement alongside her brother Calley Means.
04/2026
Trump withdrew Casey Means's nomination for surgeon general in April 2026 and replaced her with Nicole Saphier. The move ended her path to leading the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps after a year in which she had remained a high-profile health figure and political ally.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Paula Casey Means |
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| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Weight | 60 Kg (132 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | The Madeira School, McLean, Virginia (2001-2005) |
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| College/University | Stanford University (2005-2009, 2010-2014) |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Grady Means |
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| Mother | Gayle Means |
| Siblings | Calley Means |
Career
| Summary | Casey Means is a Stanford-trained physician and businesswoman who shifted from surgical residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery to functional medicine and health entrepreneurship. She co-founded Levels, a metabolic health technology company specializing in continuous glucose monitors, which raised over $60 million in venture funding. She is a number one New York Times bestselling author of Good Energy, with over one million copies sold, and co-leads the Make America Healthy Again movement with her brother. On May 7, 2025, President Donald Trump nominated her as U.S. Surgeon General, but the nomination was withdrawn in April 2026 and replaced with Nicole Saphier. She previously operated Means Health, a functional medicine practice in Portland, Oregon, and maintains an active role as a health educator and wellness influencer. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/caseymeans/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/CaseyMeansMD/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsxX_iM425PEU5VjNCZQ37g |
| https://x.com/caseymeansmd | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-means-md/ | |
| Official Website | https://www.caseymeans.com/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Casey was named after ‘Paul the Apostle’ but chose to drop it after graduation. | |
| 2. Her father had a significant role in the US government and taught her about health and welfare issues. | |
| 3. She began her residency intending to become a surgeon but left just before completion due to disillusionment with the healthcare system. | |
| 4. Her medical license was labeled inactive in January 2024 after she stopped practicing traditional medicine. | |
| 5. She has publicly supported various lifestyle products and authored a book that critiques poor health habits. | |
| 6. In 2024, she advised Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his presidential campaign. | |
| 7. Casey has been categorized as an anti-vaxxer for her outspoken views on vaccines. | |
| 8. She began her residency intending to become a surgeon but left in late 2018 due to disillusionment with the healthcare system. | |
| 9. Her medical license from the Oregon Medical Board became inactive in 2024 after she stopped practicing traditional medicine. | |
| 10. Casey has been categorized as a vaccine skeptic for her outspoken views on vaccines. | |
| 11. She is an investor and/or adviser in Truemed, a company co-founded by her brother Calley Means that helps customers obtain tax breaks for fitness and nutrition programs. | |
| 12. Her mother, Gayle Means, died of pancreatic cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic, which motivated her children to address broken health incentives in the U.S. | |
| 13. She was named Casey as a shortened form of her full first name, Paula Casey Means. | |
| 14. She began her residency intending to become a surgeon but left before completion due to disillusionment with the healthcare system. | |
| 15. Her medical license became inactive in 2024 after she stopped practicing traditional medicine. |