About Frank Atherton
Frank Atherton was a physician.
Sir Francis Atherton is a British physician who served as the Chief Medical Officer for Wales from 2016 to 2025.
Background Atherton is originally from Lancashire, England. He graduated from the University of Leeds in 1982 and became a consultant in public health medicine in 1997. Atherton who is 65 years of age, has contributed many years of hard work to the public service.
Career Atherton was formerly deputy chief medical officer in the Department of Health and Wellness in Nova Scotia, Canada, director of public health in north Lancashire, and president of the UK Association of Directors of Public Health.
Atherton was knighted in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to public health.
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