Paige Reffe: Everything you need to know about Deborah Birx's Husband

Paige Reffe: Everything you need to know about Deborah Birx's Husband

Paige Reffe is widely known as the husband of Deborah Birx, a prominent American physician and public health official. While Deborah has spent decades in the public eye, her husband has largely maintained a private and low-profile life as an attorney and political strategist. This overview highlights key facts and background details about Paige Reffe and his personal journey.

Deborah Birx and her husband Paige Reffe
Deborah Birx and her husband, Paige Reffe. Photo: The US SUN (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Paige Reffe maintains a very private lifestyle despite public interest in his background.
  • He is an American attorney and political strategist based in Washington, D.C.
  • Reffe once served as a key staff member for former Democratic Senator Timothy Wirth of Colorado.
  • Deborah Birx and her husband live in Washington, D.C., with their children and grandchildren.

Profile summary

Title

Details

Name

Paige Emmett Reffe

Date of Birth

April 21, 1952

Place of Birth

United States

Age

73 years old (as of 2026)

Nationality

American

Zodiac Sign

Taurus

Marital Status

Married

Spouse

Dr. Deborah Birx

Children

Stepfather to Birx’s two adult daughters

Profession

Lawyer, US government official

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Who is Deborah Birx's husband, Paige Reffe?

He is a Caucasian with American citizenship, although his ancestry is Scottish. Paige was born on 21 April 1952 in the USA, and is 74 years old as of 2026.

His parents named him Paige Emmett Reffe, and he grew up in Seattle in a Christian family.

Education

Paige went to Emory University's law school. He has a degree in Political Science and a Juris Doctorate.

Paige Reffe's height

The attorney is 6 feet and 8 inches.

Five facts about Paige Reffe
Five facts about Paige Reffe. Photo: The SUN (modified by author)
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Who is Paige Reffe married to?

Paige is married to Dr. Deborah Birx. He wed the American physician and former U.S. global AIDS coordinator in 2019. Together they share a blended family life, though Deborah Birx’s husband generally keeps a low public profile.

Dr. Deborah Birx is an American physician, immunologist, and global health diplomat with decades of experience in public service. She received her medical training at Penn State College of Medicine and specialised in internal medicine and immunology.

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She served as a U.S. Army colonel and led major HIV/AIDS research and treatment programs worldwide, including directing PEPFAR as U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator. Her work helped expand life-saving HIV treatment across many countries.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Birx became widely known as the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, where she focused on data-driven public health strategies. After government service, she continued working in global health leadership and policy roles.

Dr Carlos del Rio, a professor in the global health department at Emory University who has known Birx for more than 20 years, said this about Dr. Deborah;

Now her task is to stop the spread of Covid-19. “When it is a matter of making tough decisions, she will do it, and that, to me, is what we need right now.

In a September 2019 interview, Birx explained how the sacrifices of infected soldiers helped define her commitment to fighting the disease.

“They died with such courage and such willingness to try different things, realizing it may not help them, but it would help the person behind them,” she said. “I just never saw that level of altruism, amidst just death and despair, from the patients themselves.”

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Dr. Deborah Birx giving a speech.
Paige Reffe's wife, Dr. Deborah Birx, giving a speech. Photo: Deborah Birx, MD Heroine
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Do Paige and Deborah have children?

The couple does not have biological children together, but Reffe is stepfather to Birx’s two adult daughters from her previous marriage. Their daughter's names are Danielle and Devynn Birx- Raybuck.

Deborah's previous marriage

Bryan Dudley Raybuck was the first husband of Dr. Deborah. He married Birx in 1976 while she was studying at Hershey Medical School. During their marriage, they had two daughters together: Danielle Birx-Raybuck and Devynn Birx-Raybuck.

After their divorce, Birx later married Paige Reffe, and the couple blended their families.

Paige Reffe's career life

He is a renowned lawyer based in Washington, DC. The attorney has over 20 years of experience in the US legal fraternity. He serves both the private and public sectors, and his clients consult him for legal advice on federal and international matters.

Refer was a trial attorney with the US Department of Justice in the Tax Division from 1979 to 1983, specialising in bankruptcy and civil tax matters, and the Cutler & Stanfield law firm hired Reffe in 1988. Later, Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority contacted him as the chief outside counsel from 1990 to 1993. He helped the agency to manage the daily legal issues and develop long-term strategies.

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Paige Reffe with Jana Martella at Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards
Paige Reffe with Jana Martella at Robin Hill Farm and Vineyards. Photo: Phoebe Aron
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Paige became Cutler & Stanfield law firm's partner in 1997. Moreover, he was part of the Board of Directors of the U.S. Committee in charge of NATO integration during Obama's reign. He actively participated in the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy as a member.

The attorney Paige represents Albania, Romania, and Slovakia in Washington DC. He co-founded the Reffe Group (Paige E. Reffe Group) in 2000 after establishing his law firm in 1998.

Social media presence

Birx’s husband is known for keeping a very low profile. He rarely appears in the media, and there are limited public appearances or widely circulated Paige Reffe photos online.

Where is Paige Reffe now?

Paige Reffe is currently practising law and working as an attorney, running his private practice in Washington, D.C., after a long legal career that included government service and managing roles across several U.S. administrations. He lives with his wife, Dr. Deborah Birx, in a multi‑generational home in Potomac, Maryland, and also has ties to Washington, D.C., where he continues his professional work.

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Trivia

  • Paige Reffe is known for keeping a very low profile, rarely appearing in public or the media.
  • He is the husband of Dr. Deborah Birx, married in 2019.
  • Reffe has a long career as a lawyer and government official, including serving as Deputy Assistant to President Bill Clinton.
  • Despite his public connection, Paige Reffe’s photo is rarely seen online, making him a private figure in the public eye.
  • He lives in Maryland with Deborah Birx and is a stepfather to her adult children from a previous marriage.
  • Reffe has worked in both federal government roles and private legal practice, showing versatility in his career.

Although he avoids public attention, Paige Reffe remains an important figure in Deborah Birx’s life and career. His privacy preference has kept much of his story out of the spotlight. Still, interest in Paige Reffe continues due to his connection to one of the most recognised public health leaders in recent history.

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