About Dr. David

Extensive Medical Experience

Dave E. David, M.D. has been a physician and surgeon for over 30 years, taking care of thousands of women, performing thousands of surgeries and delivering thousands of babies. Most of his years in private practice were in Newport Beach, California, with his offices in Fashion Island and Laguna Hills. While living in Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, Dr. David had the unique and exciting opportunity to travel to Europe and study one on one with Dr. Pierre Fournier in Paris and Dr. Giorgio Fischer in Rome (the two pioneers in the field of liposuction surgery) in the mid 1980′s. Additionally, he was personally taught the art by the renowned Newport Beach cosmetic surgeon Dr. Michael Elam, who has to his credit the surgical makeovers of many of the most well known Hollywood celebrities. Around this time, Dr. David became certified in liposuction and joined the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and The American Liposuction Surgery Society (of which Dr. Elam was president, at the time). He currently is certified by the Aesthetic Enhancement Institute in Mesotherapy/Lipodissolve, Botox injection and injection of dermal fillers, including Restylane, Juvederm, and Perlane.

Nationally Recognized Media and Broadcasting Physician

In addition to having held the position of Medical Director for United HealthCare, Dr. David has been extensively involved in national television, as a TV Medical News analyst, appearing nationwide on The Fox News Channel and CNN, as well as appearing on dozens of national talk shows including The Jenny Jones Show, Leeza, NBC’s “Alive and Wellness”, The Food Network, and many more. Dr. David appeared regularly on ABC/Family Channel’s “Living the Life.” Regionally, Dr. David appeared live on the set of NECN for nearly a year as their weekly Medical News Analyst. In addition to producing and hosting his own show “There’s a Doctor In the House” and a local radio show, his informational videotape (available through Blockbusters) and his audio program “Secrets To a Slimmer You” both received high acclaim. His national recognition gained from these programs led him to his many appearances on national television with Farrah Fawcett, Joan Rivers, Marilu Henner, Bruce Jenner, Gloria Loring, Debbie Dunning and others. Altogether, Dr. David has appeared on television across the country on hundreds of occasions, and is currently interviewed for national magazines and newspapers on a weekly basis.

Dedication to Education

Dr. David feels that it’s important to be involved with education, and as such held the position of Assistant Clinical Professor at The University of California, Irvine Medical School, as well as a faculty position at Harvard University and taught for many years both Human Anatomy and Human Physiology at The University of Rhode Island.

Special Interest and Expertise in Health and Fitness

Dr. David for decades has possessed a keen interest in health, fitness and weight management, as he is a weight lifter, long distance bicyclist, former marathon runner and participant in many sports. After having medalists from the U.S. Olympic Team as his patients and acting as a medical consultant to personal fitness trainers in southern California, he founded Dr. David’s Weight Loss Centers, Ltd., and co-created the Slim Secret System and The Slim Fusion System, as seen on national televison. His weight loss system was featured on the front cover of Women’s World Magazine, because of his success, without using drugs or medications to achieve weight loss.

Renowned Medical Expert

Because of this interest, he Dr. David is recognized around the U.S. as an expert in his field, acting as a Medical Legal Consultant to attorneys from coast to coast, being called upon for his opinions and testimony in courts around the country. His vast medical experience led him to the positions of Medical Director for Natural Health Pharmaceuticals, Comprehensive Medical Director for Guthy-Renker Nutritionals, Medical Advisory Board Member for 1-800 Healthy.com and Medical Director (currently) of the Adirondack Country Club.

Although Dr. David’s main interest and passion over the years has been the care of his patients, he also has published numerous articles in medical journals, which included his writings in The Journal of The American Medical Association on 6 different occasions.

Humanitarian Relief

Dr. David believes strongly in humanitarian relief and immediately following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, led a volunteer medical and surgical team in Port-au-Prince.  Additionally, shortly following the devastating tsunami in South Asia, Dr. David led a similar volunteer medical and surgical team into Sri Lanka. His group has treated nearly 11,000 patients.

Additional Information about Dr. David

His memberships in numerous professional organizations, the awards and honors he has received, as well as the information on his medical training and education can be found in his curriculum vitae.

Dr. David now takes all of this education, training and experience and is offering his expertise (which was gained over these many years) in making his patients look better and feel better about themselves!!!

SPECIALTIES

Cosmetic Surgery
Bariatrics (weight management, health and nutrition)
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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
• 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 AND AWARDS

• Diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (recertified, 1996, 2007, 2008, 2009)
• Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners
• Recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award, 2008 and 2009
• 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
• Recipient of the American Medical Association’s 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
• Selected Honored member, Who’s Who

EXPERIENCE

Private practice, 1982-1998 (Newport Beach and Laguna Beach area, CA and Boston, MA area). Currently in private practice in Dedham, MA.

Chief Surgeon, Sleek Surgical, Natick, MA, 2009

Medical Director, Medical Face & Body Aesthetics

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)

Board Member of LeadPhysician.com

Member of the Medical Advisory Board of 1-800-Healthy.com, 2004-2006

Medical Director of Natural Health Pharmaceuticals, 2005-2007

Advisory Board Member, Vitals.com, 2009-present

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

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

National TV and Media Spokesperson for La-Z-Boy

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, Debbie Dunning 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

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