Physicians born on December 24

Take a focused look at the physicians born on December 24. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1940 Anthony Fauci

  Anthony Fauci is an American immunologist and physician who served as the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) from 1984 to 2022. He became a key public health figure during the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in 2020, frequently advising U.S. presidents and the public on contagious disease threats. [bio]