USAU.S. HouseRepublican PartyTennessee · 4th congressional districtMember of the House of Representatives
Scott DesJarlais
Profile
Scott Eugene DesJarlais is an American politician and physician serving as the U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 4th congressional district since 2011. A member of the Republican Party and the Freedom Caucus, he is known for his conservative political stances. Before entering politics, DesJarlais practiced medicine as a generalist in East Tennessee. Throughout his tenure in Congress, he has served on the House Committees on Agriculture and Armed Services. His career has been marked by significant controversy regarding his personal life and past medical conduct, which led to a formal reprimand by the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners in 2013.
Details
- Born
- February 21, 1964 · 62 years old
- Birth place
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Education
- University of South Dakota (B.S. in Chemistry and Psychology, 1987; M.D., 1991)
- Career
- Physician, Chief of Staff at Grandview Medical Center
