Trump nominates radiologist Nicole Saphier as third surgeon general candidate, emphasizes vaccine schedule questions

The White House announced Dr. Nicole Saphier as its third nominee for surgeon general, replacing the previously considered candidate whose medical license had lapsed.

Saphier is a board‑certified radiologist who leads breast imaging at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New Jersey. She is also known for regular commentary on Fox Business and other media outlets.

In interviews she has said that questioning the vaccine schedule does not make someone anti‑vax, signaling a cautious but open stance on current immunization policies.

The nomination places a physician with a high public profile in a role that could shape national health messaging on vaccines, diet and other preventive measures.