# Phil Roe

_American politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-05

> David Phillip Roe is an American politician and physician who was the U.S. representative for Tennessee's 1st congressional district, serving from 2009 to 2021. He is a member of the Republican Party. From 2017 to 2019, Roe was chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 21 July 1945 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1665842#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Clarksville ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1665842#P19))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1665842#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; physician; gynecologist; obstetrician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1665842#P106))
- **Political party:** Republican Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1665842#P102))
- **Education:** Austin Peay State University; University of Tennessee Health Science Center ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1665842#P69))
- **Positions held:** United States representative (3 January 2019 – 3 January 2021); United States representative (3 January 2017 – 3 January 2019); United States representative (6 January 2015 – 3 January 2017); United States representative (3 January 2013 – 3 January 2015); United States representative (5 January 2011 – 3 January 2013); United States representative (6 January 2009 – 3 January 2011); mayor (2007–2009); member (2003–2008); mayor (2003–2007); United States representative ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1665842#P39))
- **Awards:** Dr. Nathan Davis Award for United States Representatives ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1665842#P166))
- **X (Twitter):** DrPhilRoe ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1665842#P2002))
- **Facebook:** DrPhilRoe ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1665842#P2013))
- **Instagram:** drphilroe ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1665842#P2003))
- **YouTube:** UC8muYurPSNO8x2Qqk40mVOA ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1665842#P2397))

## Questions

**When was Phil Roe born?**  
Phil Roe was born on 21 July 1945 in Clarksville.

**What positions has Phil Roe held?**  
Positions held by Phil Roe include: United States representative (2019–2021); United States representative (2017–2019); United States representative (2015–2017); United States representative (2013–2015); United States representative (2011–2013).

**Where did Phil Roe study?**  
Phil Roe was educated at Austin Peay State University, University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Phil Roe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Roe_(politician)) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q1665842](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1665842) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Phil Roe official photo.jpg by US House Office of Photography (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Phil_Roe_official_photo.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Phil Roe". DigiNepal. Last updated 5 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/phil-roe. Retrieved 15 November 2026.