Max Jacobson

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Max Jacobson was a renegade physician who treated United States President John F. Kennedy before and during his Presidency. Jacobson was part of the Presidential entourage at the Vienna summit in 1961 where he administered dangerous amphetamines to the frail JFK to combat fatigue.[1]

Jacobson, (also known as "Dr. Feelgood" or "Miracle" Max) treated a number of other famous Americans including Anthony Quinn, Tennessee Williams, Truman Capote, and Eddie Fisher. He lost his physicians license in 1975 due to 48 counts of unprofessional conduct; efforts to regain it in 1979 were denied.[2]

He was also popular in Hollywood during the early 1960s.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Giglio, James M. (2006-02-20). The Presidency of John F. Kennedy, Second Edition, Revised, University Press of Kansas, 80. ISBN 978-0-7006-1436-3. 
  2. ^ Dr. Feelgood - September 20, 2005 - The New York Sun
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