Alexander Crane, Communications Director for Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. issued the following statement:

"Dr. Murphy underwent a successful 5-hour surgery today and is resting comfortably. He wants to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers and to let everyone know he is working hard to recover so that he will get back to his job of serving the wonderful people of NC’s 3rd District. Sometimes doctors don’t make the best patients but he is going to try his best!"