Wyoming’s U.S. Senator John Barrasso is known by many as Wyoming ’s Doctor. He has a long and recognized career in both medicine and public service.
During 24 years as an orthopedic surgeon in Casper , Barrasso served as president of the Wyoming Medical Society and was named Wyoming Physician of the Year. He also served as medical director of the Wyoming Health Fairs, bringing low-cost health screening exams to people all around the Cowboy State.
Barrasso is known throughout Wyoming for his health messages. His public service announcements have been on TV, radio and in numerous newspapers for more than 20 years. Barrasso has also hosted Wyoming ’s efforts on the Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon.
After five years of representing the people of Natrona County in the Wyoming State Senate, John Barrasso was sworn in to the United States Senate on June 25, 2007 by Vice President Dick Cheney.
Senator Barrasso serves on the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, the Environment and Public Works Committee, the Indian Affairs Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
