Trump declared in 'excellent overall health' after semiannual evaluation at Walter Reed hospital

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump is said to be in "excellent overall health" after a follow‑up evaluation at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Friday, October 10. The president’s doctor, Sean P Barbabella, confirmed in a memorandum to the White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

The White House announced earlier this week that the 79-year-old was scheduled to undergo a "routine" semiannual physical on Friday.

This comes after the president's health has been under intense scrutiny for the last few months.

Trump undergoes advanced imaging and preventative health assessments

Navy Captain Sean P Barbabella, who also serves as physician to the president, wrote in the memorandum to Karoline Leavitt, "President Donald J Trump successfully completed a scheduled follow-up evaluation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center."

Moreover, Barbabella said that the visit was part of an ongoing health maintenance plan that included "advanced imaging, laboratory testing, and preventative health assessments by a multidisciplinary team of specialists."

"Comprehensive laboratory studies performed in conjunction with the visit were exceptional, including stable metabolic, hematologic, and cardiac parameters," he added.

In his summary, Barbabella noted that Trump "remains in exceptional health, exhibiting strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical performance."

The doctor also wrote, "These evaluations were performed in coordination with leading academic and medical consultants to ensure optimal cardiovascular health and continued wellness."

Trump was earlier diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency

The White House announced a few months ago that the POTUS was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, after he was seen with deep bruises on his hand and swollen legs.

Notably, chronic venous insufficiency is common in older adults, and its treatment typically can include wearing compression stockings, elevating legs, or minor procedures on affected veins or surgery in more severe cases.

However, the letter on Friday did not provide an update on the vein condition.

"President Trump continues to demonstrate excellent overall health. His cardiac age—a validated measure of cardiovascular vitality via ECG—was found to be approximately 14 years younger than his chronological age. He continues to maintain a demanding daily schedule without restriction," Barbabella wrote in the letter.

The doctor also said that Trump received a flu shot and updated Covid-19 booster shots in anticipation of upcoming foreign travel.

The latest evaluation comes about six months after his last physical exam in April, which also took place at Walter Reed.

In a statement on Wednesday, Leavitt said that Trump would visit Walter Reed in Bethesda, Maryland, "for a planned meeting and remarks with the troops," and while there, he would "stop by for his routine yearly checkup."

Trump said on Thursday that he felt he was in great shape. The president spoke to reporters that day and confirmed he would visit Walter Reed for what he called a "semiannual physical."

"I like to check, always early, always be early. It's a lesson for a lot of people," he added. "I think I'm in great shape, but I'll let you know. ... Physically, I feel very good. Mentally, I feel very good."