David Satcher
David Satcher Admiral David Satcher, USPHS 16th Surgeon General of the United States In office February 13, 1998 – August 5, 2002 President Bill Clinton George W. Bush Preceded by Audrey F. Manley Succeeded by Richard Carmona 10th Assistant Secretary for Health In office February 13, 1998 – January 20, 2001 President Bill Clinton Preceded by Philip R. Lee Succeeded by Eve Slater Personal details Born (1941-03-02) March 2, 1941 (age 73) Anniston, Alabama, United States Political party Democratic Alma mater Morehouse College (B.S.) Case Western Reserve University (M.D., Ph.D.) Military service Allegiance  United States of America Service/branch United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps Rank Admiral Retired as Vice Admiral David Satcher, M.D., Ph.D. FAAFP, FACPM, FACP (born March 2, 1941) is an American physician, and public health administrator. He was a four-star admiral in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and served as the 10th Assistant Secretary for Health, and the 16th Surgeon General of the United States.