Quick Facts
Full Name
Dr. Witta
Running For
U.S. Congress
Party Affiliation
Independent / Unaffiliated
Profession
Oncologist, Medical Researcher
Education
M.D., Charles University Prague; Ph.D. in Genetics
Location
Denver, Colorado
Campaign Message
“This is a time of our existence to come together. We start this movement from the heart of America, from the heart of the world. We are here for a new beginning. I am here to empower your life.”
Dr. Witta is an independent candidate dedicated to defending people's rights—free from party leadership, special-interest groups, corporations, and mega-donors that dominate our political and economic system.
His vision is to Restore Congress to one that fights for those who elected its representatives; to Reform the healthcare system to make it more affordable and reduce financial struggles; and to Respect the diversity that built America.
Biography
Official Portrait
The Velvet Revolution (1989): During his final year of medical school at Charles University in Prague, Dr. Witta was actively involved in the Velvet Revolution against communism. As he says: “As a student, I fought communism not for capitalism. I fought it for cultural, religious and social freedom.”
Medical Research: Received a Ph.D. in Genetics and while working at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, discovered the first transcription factor that can convert a cell into a neuron.
Medical Practice: Completed internal medicine residency in Pennsylvania and oncology fellowship at the University of Colorado, where he identified effective drug combinations for cancer treatment.
Mountain Blue Cancer Care Center (2015): Founded the cancer care center in Denver, treating thousands of patients and witnessing how insurance premiums and pharmaceutical costs create severe hardships for those battling cancer.
Charitable Organizations Founded
All The Children of Light
Nonprofit providing education and aid to Syrian refugee and orphaned children—often risking his own safety to deliver help.
Youth Soccer Initiative
Nonprofit helping minority children in Colorado participate in soccer, giving them opportunities every child deserves.
Anthiogen (2018)
Raises funds to cover cancer patients' insurance premiums throughout Colorado.
Empower Her Color (2020)
Supports minority women facing healthcare, psychological, and social challenges.
Key Policy Positions
Healthcare Reform
Make healthcare affordable, reduce prescription drug costs, and eliminate corporate influence on medical decisions.
Campaign Finance Reform
Repeal Citizens United, curb dark money, and restore accountability to elected officials.
Economic Justice
Fight for policies that make life affordable for working families and their children.
Veterans Support
Address the psychological, medical, and financial challenges veterans face after serving their country.
Published Work
“Cancer Amongst Us and the Rise of All the Children of Light” (2023)
Book describing patients' struggles and exposing how financial interests—bankers, pharmaceutical firms, and insurers—dominate U.S. politics.
Available Photos
High-resolution photos available upon request. Contact the press team for image files.
Portrait • Humanitarian Work • Community Event
Press Contact
Media Inquiries
press@drwitta.com
(720) 467-4233
Campaign Website
www.drwitta.com
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