Barack Obama's doctor gives him a clean bill of health

Last week, John McCain's doctors attested to his hardiness to sit behind that big desk in the Oval Office. Now, it's Barack Obama's doctor's turn. McCain let selected reporters sit down for three hours with copies of his medical records. Obama has offered less. But then, his records don't show a history of melanoma, and questions about his age don't crop up nearly as often as they do for McCain.

Obama apparently hasn't had a physical for more than a year. Here's the release from the campaign:

DAVID L. SCHEINER, M.D.
Hyde Park Associates in Medicine, Ltd.
1515 East 52nd Place, Chicago, IL 60615

To Whom It May Concern:

I am David L. Scheiner, a board certified general internist licensed to practice in the State of Illinois.  I am on staff at the University of Chicago Hospitals and Rush University Medical Center.  I have been Senator Barack Obama’s primary care physician since March 23, 1987. The following is a summary of his medical records for the past 21 years.

During that period of time, Senator Obama has been in excellent health.  He has been seen regularly for medical checkups and various minor problems such as upper respiratory infections, skin rashes and minor injuries.

His family history is pertinent for his mother’s death from ovarian cancer and grandfather who died of prostate cancer. His own history included intermittent cigarette smoking.  He has quit this practice on several occasions and is currently using Nicorette gum with success.

Senator Obama’s last medical checkup was on January 15, 2007; he had no complaints.  He exercised regularly often jogging three miles. His diet was balanced with good intake of roughage and fluids.  A complete review of systems was unremarkable.  On physical examination, his blood pressure was 90/60 and pulse 60/minute.  His build was lean and muscular with no excess body fat.  His physical examination was completely normal.

Laboratory studies included triglycerides of 44(normal under 150), cholesterol 173 (normal under 200), HDL 68 (normal over 40), and LDL 96 (normal under 130). Chem 24, urinalysis and CBC were normal, PSA was 0.6, very good.  An EKG was normal.

In short, his examination showed him to be in excellent health. Senator Barack Obama is in overall good physical and mental health needed to maintain the resiliency required in the Office of President.

Sincerely,

David L. Scheiner, M.D.

-- Scott Martelle

Comments

[Gorefan]

Family history is important in determining risk of heart disease. Senator McCain's father (John McCain Jr.) died at the age of 70 of heart disease and his grandfather (John McCain Sr.) died of a heart attack at the age of 61. Add to that the fact that Senator McCain was a two-pack a day smoker for many years and you have to hope he picks a highly qualified vice-presidential candidate.

[j.e. atwood]

like many addicted to nicotine, Obama has been smoking and quitting for years. He last quit with the aid of the gum. Pls. get info to Obama ,his wife or his doc David L. Scheiner that using the gum to quit cigarettes is 10 times less effective than the spray. Patch and gum under 13% success at one year, but spray almost 90%. Can get protocol from Dr. who did the FDA trials, Dr. David Sachs, Pulmonary Assoc., California Ave., Palo Alto, CA, 94306. It really is possible to quit without withdrawal. If Obama suceeds after so many relapses, maybe he will help ALL smokers by pushing for adding nicotine replacement therapy to the lists of drugs that insurers pay for. He would save the future generations!
Thanks and good luck!