Kevin Cahill (physician)

Cahill was born in The Bronx, New York, the son of Genevieve Campion, a teacher and John Cahill, a physician.[1] He was of Irish descent from his grandparents.[1] Cahill attended Fordham University, graduating in 1957,[1] and Cornell University, where he received his medical degree in 1961.[1] Cahill moved to London, where he attended the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.[1]

Cahill served in the United States Navy medical corps for two years, after which he established a medical practice in New York.[1] Cahill worked at a clinic along with nun Mother Teresa.[1] He served as senior advisor for 51st Governor of New York, Hugh Carey.[3][4]

Cahill retired as senior advisor for Carey in 1980.[1] He worked at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.[1] In June 2022, he was sued by Colorado resident Megan Wesko for sexual assault and other matters.[4]

Cahill died in September 2022 at his home in Point Lookout, New York, at the age of 86.[1]