Doctor’s Office and Clinic

The Doctor Will See You Now, Mr. President

Because of the importance of the health of the president and his staff, offices and two examination rooms are provided for a White House medical doctor. The doctor's reception room is about 12 feet square. The doctor's office is about 14 1/2 feet by 12 feet. The exam rooms are 8 by 12 and 13 by 12.

For the first century of its life, this area was part of the servants' quarters. The doctor was used the billiards room (today's Map Room) for his occasional visits.