John Francis Eisold

John Francis Eisold (born October 21, 1946) He earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Dartmouth College in 1968

Returning to school, he graduated from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in 1976

Career Prior to his appointment as Attending Physician of the United States Congress, Eisold was assigned to the National Naval Medical Center from 1988 to 1994. While there, he served as chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine. Admiral Eisold and his staff also provided initial treatment to Senator Tim Johnson when he suffered from an intracerebral bleed caused by a cerebral arteriovenous malformation, prior to Johnson's admission to George Washington University Hospital.

Eisold was promoted to rear admiral in 1995. He has received the Distinguished Service Medal, two awards of the Legion of Merit and the Meritorious Service Medal.

Personal Eisold married Janine Marie Vegiard (January 24, 1947 – May 17, 2013) on June 5, 1971, in Groton, Connecticut. The couple had daughter and a son. After her death from cancer,