About
Dr. Eleanor C. Mariano, known to patients as Dr. Connie Mariano, founded the Center for Executive Medicine after a career spanning more than 35 years in military and private medicine. She earned her M.D. from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences School of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Naval Hospital San Diego and has held board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1987. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners.
A retired Navy Rear Admiral, Dr. Mariano served as Physician to the President for President William J. Clinton from 1994 to 2001 and cared for two former Presidents of the United States. She held faculty titles at Uniformed Services University School of Health Sciences and Mayo School of Medicine. She authored 'The White House Doctor: My Patients were Presidents,' published by St. Martin's Press in 2010. She hosts two monthly podcasts, 'Dr. Connie's House Calls' and 'The Widow's Walk,' on the VoiceAmerica Empowerment Channel. Outside medicine, she enjoys writing, speaking at leadership events, and visiting her five grandchildren.
Education & Training
Medical School
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences School of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland (MD, 1981)
Residency
Internal Medicine, Naval Hospital San Diego, CA
Additional Training
Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP); Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners since 1982
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Mariano right for?
Dr. Mariano is a strong fit for executives and professionals seeking a high-caliber primary care experience. Adults who want thorough preventive care and proactive health management will find her approach well-suited to their needs. Patients interested in internal medicine with a background rooted in the highest levels of government service will feel confident in her expertise. She also works well with individuals who value a physician with decades of experience across complex and demanding clinical environments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Mariano specializes in executive health, internal medicine, and preventive medicine. She draws on more than 35 years of military and private practice experience. Her background includes serving as Physician to the President, which shaped her approach to thorough, proactive care.
Yes, Dr. Mariano holds board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1987. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners since 1982.
Dr. Mariano earned her medical degree from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences School of Medicine in Bethesda, Maryland in 1981. She completed her internship and residency in internal medicine at Naval Hospital San Diego, California.
S. Navy as a Rear Admiral after a distinguished military medical career. She served as Physician to the President under President William J. Clinton from 1994 to 2001 and cared for two former Presidents of the United States.
Yes, Dr. Mariano held faculty titles at Uniformed Services University School of Health Sciences and Mayo School of Medicine. These roles reflect her standing as both a clinician and educator within academic medicine.
Dr. Mariano authored 'The White House Doctor: My Patients were Presidents,' published by St. Martin's Press in 2010. The book draws on her experience serving as Physician to the President.
Dr. Mariano sees adults seeking executive health evaluations, preventive care, and ongoing internal medicine management. Her clinical background suits patients who want a physician with broad experience across complex and high-responsibility medical environments.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026