Bill Frist
Bill Frist Bill Frist Official Photo 2013 United States Senator from Tennessee In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2007 Preceded by Jim Sasser Succeeded by Bob Corker Senate Majority Leader In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2007 Deputy Mitch McConnell Preceded by Tom Daschle Succeeded by Harry Reid Personal details Born William Harrison Frist (1952-02-22) February 22, 1952 (age 62) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Political party Republican Spouse(s) Karyn Frist (1982-2012) Residence Nashville Alma mater Princeton University (A.B.) Harvard Medical School (M.D.) Occupation Cardiothoracic surgeon Professor Businessman Philanthropist Religion Presbyterian Signature William Harrison "Bill" Frist, Sr. (born February 22, 1952) is an American physician, businessman, and politician. He began his career as a heart and lung transplant surgeon. Frist later served two terms as a Republican United States Senator representing Tennessee, serving as Majority Leader from 2003 until his retirement in 2007.