Susan Blumenthal

Susan Blumenthal (born 1951) is an American psychiatrist and public health advocate.

Education
Blumenthal attended medical school at the University of Tennessee School of Medicine.

Career
Dr. Blumenthal is the Assistant Surgeon General of the United States, as well as Rear Admiral and Senior Science and E-Health Advisor. In 1993, she served as the first Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women's Health.

Legacy
Blumenthal is a prominent advocate for women's health and mental illness.

Awards
Dr. Blumenthal has received honorary doctorates and medals, and has been named a top doctor by the New York Times, Ladies Home Journal, and the Medical Herald.