Bill Frist (physician and politician)

Bill Frist is an American physician and politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Tennessee from 1995 to 2007. Trained as a heart and lung transplant surgeon, he brought medical expertise to his legislative work. Frist was known for his efforts on healthcare policy, budget issues, and national security. He played a prominent role in the Republican Party and was considered a potential presidential candidate. Throughout his career, he balanced his medical background with legislative responsibilities, promoting healthcare reform and policy initiatives based on his medical knowledge.