Brian P. Monahan
Brian P. Monahan
Brian P. Monahan (pronunciation: /ˈbraɪən ˈpiː məˈnæhən/) is an American physician and hematologist who is currently serving as the Attending Physician of the United States Congress.
Etymology
The name Brian is of Celtic origin and means "high" or "noble". The middle initial P stands for Patrick, a name of Latin origin meaning "nobleman". Monahan is an Irish surname meaning "monk".
Early Life and Education
Brian P. Monahan was born and raised in the United States. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame, and later attended the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry where he earned his medical degree.
Career
Monahan completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the Naval Medical Center San Diego. He then served as a staff Hematologist and Oncologist at the National Naval Medical Center and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center. In 2009, he was appointed as the Attending Physician of the United States Congress, a position he still holds today.
Related Terms
- Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
- Hematologist: A specialist in hematology, the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood.
- Attending Physician: A doctor who has completed their training and is practicing independently in their chosen specialty.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brian P. Monahan
- Wikipedia's article - Brian P. Monahan
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