Thomas Parran (surgeon general)
Thomas Parran | |
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| 6th Surgeon General of the United States | |
| In office April 6, 1936 – April 6, 1948 | |
| President | |
| Governor |
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| Preceded by | Hugh S. Cumming |
| Succeeded by | Leonard A. Scheele |
| Commissioner of Health of the State of New York | |
| In office March 5, 1930 – May 6, 1936 | |
| Preceded by | Matthias Nicoll Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Edward S. Godfrey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 28, 1892 |
| Died | February 16, 1968 (aged 75) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps |
| Service years | 1917–1948 |
| Rank | Vice Admiral |
Thomas Parran (September 28, 1892 – February 16, 1968) was an American physician and Public Health Service officer. He was appointed the sixth Surgeon General of the United States from 1936 to 1948.