U.S. Capitol Physician Brian Monahan Resigns Amid Misconduct Inquiry

U.S. Capitol attending physician Brian Monahan resigned following misconduct allegations and a Pentagon probe.

Dr. Brian Monahan has stepped down from his role as the attending physician for the U.S. Capitol following misconduct allegations and an inspector general probe. The investigation also revealed inadequate oversight of Navy personnel working within his office.

• The investigationAn inspector general report released this week uncovered insufficient oversight of Navy personnel assigned to the physician office.
• The roleThe attending physician provides medical care and oversees health services for members of Congress and Supreme Court justices.