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, following his withdrawal of his earlier nominee Janette Nesheiwat. Means, a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of the metabolic health company Levels, has been a prominent figure in the Make America Healthy Again movement alongside her brother Calley Means.
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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. 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 |
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| 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. |