Governor Jim Pillen has named Dr. Timothy Tesmer as the next Chief Medical Officer for the state of Nebraska. “I am excited to have Dr. Tesmer join DHHS,” Pillen says. “Dr. Tesmer is a distinguished physician and surgeon with over 35 years of practice. His expertise will be pivotal in serving Nebraskans as our Chief Medical Officer. I look forward to the strides our Division of Public Health will make in helping people live better lives under his leadership.”
Dr. Tesmer comes to the Department from his private practice, Tesmer ENT. “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the people of this great state,” said Dr. Tesmer. “I look forward to working with Governor Pillen and the entire DHHS team to help Nebraskans live better and healthier lives.”
Prior to starting his practice, he was at the CHI’s Physician Network/ENT Nebraska, where he served as a physician specializing in ear, nose and throat otolaryngology. Dr. Tesmer holds a Bachelor of Science from Nebraska Wesleyan University. He succeeds Dr. Gary Anthone, who recently resigned to take a new job.
His start date is Monday, March 27.