Admiral Brian Christine, MD

Admiral Brian Christine serves as the 18th Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In this role, he provides leadership on the nation’s public health priorities, including chronic disease prevention and efforts to strengthen the nation’s overall health.

ADM Christine also leads the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, one of the nation’s eight uniformed services, composed of more than 5,000 public health professionals dedicated to protecting, promoting, and advancing the health and safety of the nation.

President Donald Trump nominated ADM Christine for this position, and he was subsequently confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

As Assistant Secretary for Health, ADM Christine is focused on restoring trust in public health, radical transparency, and tackling the epidemic. His leadership emphasizes putting patients first, strengthening the integrity of public health institutions, and ensuring that every American has the opportunity to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. ADM Christine earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Emory University and completed his residency in Urology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. An internationally recognized leader in Men’s Health, he established a practice regarded as a global Center of Excellence, treating patients from across the United States and abroad.

ADM Christine has published peer-reviewed research, lectured extensively, and trained surgeons around the world. He is a member of several leading professional organizations, including the American Urologic Association, the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, the International Society for Sexual Medicine, and the International Continence Society.

As a “Mainstreet Physician” treating the men, the women, and children of our republic, ADM Christine has demonstrated a deep commitment to service, innovation, and improving the health and well-being of all Americans.