Dr. Jeffrey EltingM.D., M.P.H., M.S.
Family Medicine
at Presidential Healthcare Center — Washington, DC
About
Dr. Jeffrey A. Elting founded Presidential Healthcare Center after a distinguished career at the highest levels of American medicine. He earned his M.D. and M.P.H. from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences School of Medicine. He holds board certification in Family Medicine and earned selection into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society.
Dr. Elting became the first board-certified Family Physician to serve as White House Physician, delivering full-time care to the President, Vice President, their families, and White House staff across more than 40 countries. Before that role, he served as Headquarters Physician for the 101st Airborne Division during combat operations in Saudi Arabia and Iraq. He received the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star Medal for his service. He later served as Medical Director for the DoD Health Promotion and Capstone Programs and as Medical Director for the DC Hospital Association, which represents 18 hospitals in the national capital region. He taught at Georgetown University, the National Defense University, and Uniformed Services University. He holds active medical licenses in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Dr. Elting lives in Washington, DC with his wife and three daughters.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
U.S. Military Academy (West Point), B.S.
Medical School
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences School of Medicine, M.D. and Executive Health Service Administration M.P.H.
Additional Training
Leadership Greater Washington graduate; Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy graduate
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Elting right for?
Dr. Elting is a strong fit for executives, senior leaders, and high-responsibility professionals who want comprehensive preventive care. Patients seeking a thorough executive physical modeled on presidential-level care will find his program well-suited to their needs. His background in military and government medicine makes him particularly effective with patients who travel frequently or manage demanding schedules. Adults focused on early detection and long-term health optimization benefit most from his clinical approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Elting specializes in executive health, family medicine, and preventive medicine. He designed a comprehensive executive physical program modeled on the care delivered to the President of the United States. His clinical focus centers on early detection, advanced diagnostics, and proactive health management.
Yes, Dr. Elting holds board certification in Family Medicine. He made history as the first board-certified Family Physician to serve as White House Physician, a distinction that reflects both his credentials and his clinical experience at the highest levels of American medicine.
D. H. from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences School of Medicine. S. Military Academy at West Point. His selection into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society recognized his academic achievement in medicine.
Dr. Elting served as White House Physician, providing full-time care to the President, Vice President, their families, and staff across more than 40 countries. He also served as Headquarters Physician for the 101st Airborne Division during combat operations in Saudi Arabia and Iraq. He later held Medical Director roles for the DoD Health Promotion and Capstone Programs and the DC Hospital Association. He received the Legion of Merit and Bronze Star Medal for his military service.
Yes, Dr. Elting taught at Georgetown University, the National Defense University, and Uniformed Services University. His teaching work spanned medical education and national security health policy. That background informs his approach to comprehensive executive care.
Dr. Elting holds active medical licenses in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. That tri-jurisdiction licensure allows him to care for patients across the greater Washington, DC region.
Dr. Elting typically sees executives, government officials, senior professionals, and individuals who prioritize thorough annual health assessments. His clinical experience at the White House and in military medicine prepared him to care for patients with demanding schedules and high-stakes health needs.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026