SPECIALTIES

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Medical Face & Body Aesthetics
Bariatrics (weight management, health and nutrition)

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL

            University of Florida, 1968-1974

• B.S. in Zoology and Chemistry; graduate with honors; President's Honor Roll and Dean's List
• Member, Pre-Medical Honor Society; President, Kappa Sigma Fraternity
• Awarded scholarship grants from Parkway General Hospital, Miami, Florida

MEDICAL SCHOOL

            University of South Florida College of Medicine

• M.D. degree, 1978
• Received both Mosby Scholarship Achievement Award and C.I.B.A. Leadership Award  for service to his medical school
• President of medical school class three successive years

INTERNSHIP

      Harvard Medical School Affiliate: Cambridge City Hospital, 1978-1979

• Internal Medicine, Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit
• Obstetrics and Gynecology training

RESIDENCY

• Harvard/Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1978-1982
• Chief Resident, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals,   1981-1982

APPOINTMENTS

• Assistant Clinical Professor, University of California, Irvine, College of Medicine, 1984-1993
• Former Teaching Faculty, Harvard University
• Teaching faculty, Human Anatomy, University of Rhode Island 2001-2007
• Teaching faculty, Human Physiology, University of Rhode Island 2000-2007     

LICENSES

• Massachusetts #44906
• California #G43617, 1980-1996

MEMBERSHIPS (past and present)

• American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (1988)
• American Society of Liposuction Surgery (1988)
• American Medical Association (recipient of their Physician's Recognition Award)
• Nominated by National Physician Ambassador Program as a Physician Ambassador to China and South Africa
• Recipient of the American Biographical Institute’s Man of the Year Award, 2004
• Recipient of the International Biographical Centre’s International Health Professional of the Year Award, 2004
• Recipient of the American Biographical Institute’s American Medal of Honor, 2004
• Member of the Medical Advisory Board of 1-800-Healthy.com
• New England Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
• Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
• International Association of Medical Specialists
• Massachusetts Medical Society
• Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
• American Society of Bariatric Physicians
• Norfolk District Medical Society
• Massachusetts Speakers Association
• Medical Speakers Bureau
• National Association of Physician Broadcasters
• American Liposuction Surgery Society
• National Association of Medical Communicators
• Member and Associate Fellow, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
• California Medical Association
• Orange County Medical Association
• Orange County Obstetrical and Gynecological Society
• American Academy of Family Physicians
• Massachusetts Academy of Family Physicians
• The American College of Physician Executives

CERTIFICATIONS

• Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (recertified, 1996 and 2007)
• Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners
• Certified in Mesotherapy/Lipodissolve by the Aesthetic Enhancement Institute
• Certified in Botox injection by the Aesthetic Enhancement Institute
• Certified in Dermal Fillers (including Restylane) by the Aesthetic Enhancement Institute
• Selected Honored member, Who's Who

EXPERIENCE

Private practice, 1982-1998 (Newport Beach and Laguna Beach area, CA and Boston area)

1988 - One on one hands-on training in Rome and Paris with the pioneers of liposuction (Dr. Giorgio Fischer and Dr. Pierre Fournier)

1988 - One on one liposuction training with Michael Elam, M.D. (world renowned Newport Beach Cosmetic Surgeon and then President of The American Society of Liposuction Surgery)

Medical Director of Natural Health Pharmaceuticals, 2005-2007

Medical Director, Comprehensive Nutrition, Guthy-Renker Corporation, 1998-2004

Founder and Director of Dr. David's Weight Loss Centers, Ltd.

Formerly, treating physician to U.S. Olympic Team members and Silver Medalist

Medical Consultant to personal fitness trainers, Southern California, 1988-1993

Co-developer of The Slim Secret System

Co-developer of The Slim Fusion System

Founder and President and CEO, Medical Consulting Services, Inc

February, 2005 – Led an international volunteer medical team into Sri Lanka in the areas of the refugee camps, aiding victims of the tsunami.  The group rendered medical and surgical treatment to nearly 11,000 patients.

Physician Advisor and Medical Director, United HealthCare, 1996-1998

Former member, Advisor Board for 1-800 Healthy.com
Obstetrical Consultant, The Perrigo Corporation, 2000.

Former member, Physician Credentialing Board, CIGNA (the board that credentials physicians for selected HMO memberships)

Medical Director, Adirondack Country Club, 2001-present

Independent medical-legal consultant, 1981-present

Former member hospital physician credentialing committee

Gynecologist and Gynecologic Consultant for Tufts University and Emerson College, Boston, MA, treating university students.

Guest lecturer at numerous nursing schools, colleges and universities, organizations, and    
physicians' groups           

Staffed numerous suburban family planning and neighborhood health clinics in the Boston area

PUBLICATIONS

Obstetrics and Gynecology, March, 1982, Vol. 59, No. 3:  Major Complications Associated With Intrauterine Pressure Monitoring

Journal of The American Medical Association:  Book Reviews:

Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, September 18, 1982, Vol. 248, No. 11
Clinical and Diagnostic Procedures in Obstetrics and Gynecology, June 8, 1984,
Vol. 251, No. 22
Gynecology:  Principles and Practice, March 20, 1987, Vol. 257, No. 11
Obstetrics and Gynecology:  The Clinical Core, November 4, 1988, Vol. 260, No. 17
TeLinde's Operative Gynecology, June 3, 1992, Vol. 267, No. 21
Gynecology and Obstetrics Longitudinal Approach, April 6, 1994, Vol. 271, No. 13

Author:  Making Womb For Baby!

Author:  Secrets To A Slimmer You

MEDIA APPEARANCES AND LECTURING

Medical Commentator on The Fox News Channel, CNN, and New England Cable News

Appeared regularly on ABC/Family Channel's "Living the Life"

Created and hosted the nationally released, full-length video tape on pregnancy, "MAKING
WOMB FOR BABY!" released through Blockbuster Video

Created and hosted the audiotape program "Secrets To A Slimmer You" released through Borders Bookstore

Created and hosted the weekly television show "There's A Doctor in the House"

Hosted call-in radio show on the East Coast

Hundreds of appearances on national television programs

Appeared on several national television talk shows including "The Leeza Show", "The Jenny
Jones Show", "The Gayle King Show", CNN's "Sonya Live", Maureen O'Boyle, "The Mark
Wahlberg Show", "The Home Show", "Rolanda", "The Bertice Berry Show", "Crook & Chase",
NBC's "A Closer Look", NBC's “Alive and Wellness”, The Food Network, and many others, as well as on various local television shows in Boston and Los Angeles. Television appearances with Farrah Fawcett, Joan Rivers, Marilu Henner, Kris and Bruce Jenner, Gloria Loring, and Fiona Hutchison.

Medical Expert and Product Spokesperson, Home Shopping Network (HSN)

Quoted in several national magazines and newspapers, including USA Today, The New York Post, Bride's Magazine, Fitness, Men's Health, Incite, Woman's World, Baby Talk, Men's Fitness, New York Post, and many others

Featured on the front cover of Woman's World Magazine (Dr. David’s Weight Loss Program)

Speaking resource for:  The American Heart Association, The American Diabetes Association, The American Cancer Society