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Smart for Life™ Weight Loss Centers takes great pride in offering you direct care from physicians whose only focus is for you to lose weight and get healthier. Each physician brings years of experience in the medical field and receives continuing education on the subjects pertaining to health and weight loss.
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Our physicians are committed to every client and are available through every step of your customized weight loss program. And in our Clinic, you will get to know our highly trained professional staff of coaches as you stop in for your weekly visit. Together, the physician and coach are your dedicated team to help ensure your Smart Success.
Dr. Sasson Moulavi [ Florida ]
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Dr. Sasson E. Moulavi (Dr. Sass), M.D. is the Medical Director of Smart for Life™ Weight Management Centers headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida and is a graduate of the University of Toronto where he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine. He completed post graduate training at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Dr. Moulavi holds Board Certification in Bariatric Medicine and is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. He has completed the Annual Practical Approaches to the Treatment of Obesity at Harvard University and is a member of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine as well as the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. For more than 13 years he has specialized in the study and treatment of Bariatric Medicine. Dr. Moulavi has directed the operation of multiple Weight Loss Centers in both the United States and Canada. Prior to 1995, he practiced as a family doctor in Canada. His passion is also to protect our planet by keeping our food supply clean of toxins and providing healthy choices for generations to come.
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Dr. Mazen Afran [ Michigan ]
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Dr. Richard Arms [ Kansas ]
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Richard A. Arms, M.D. is the Medical Director of the Smart for Life Weight Management Centers™ in Overland Park, Kansas. Dr. Arms completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Kansas, KS. and is a graduate of the University of Kansas Medical School, in Kansas City, KS. Dr. Adams completed his internship at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan and his residency in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. After completing his military services with the U.S. Public Health Services in Seattle, Washington, as a General Medicine Officer; Dr. Arms was a staff internist with Kaiser Permanente, Kansas City, MO., part of the medical staff of St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, KS., Medical director of the Heartland Hospice and Home Health, and Medical Director of the Odessey Hospice. Dr. Arms has also been involved in private practice with St. Joseph Health Clinic, Kansas City, MO., Medical Director of Respiratory Therapy, Independence Sanitarium and Hospital, Independence, MO., The Denver Clinic, Denver, CO. as well as the St. Joseph Hospital and Presbyterian Medical Clinic, Denver, CO. Dr. Arms is associated with numerous professional organizations including being a Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine, F.A.C.P. American College of Physicians, American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, Metropolitan Medical Society of Greater Kansas City, Johnson County Medical Society of Suburban Kansa City, Southeast Clinical Society and Kansas City, Society of Internists. Dr. Arms has been a frequent lecturer at the University of Kansas Medical Clinic, Kansas City, KS, as well as at the University of Missouri Medical School, Kansas City, MO., and has been a Medical director of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Kansas City, Missouri.
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Dr. Harry Azadian [ Massachusetts ]
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Harry Azadian, M.D. is Medical Director for the Smart for Life Weight Management Centers™ locations in the Greater Boston Area and is a graduate of Tufts University and Harvard Medical School. He began his career in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. After two years serving in the Medical Corps., he completed surgical internships and residencies at the University of California Hospitals in San Francisco, University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio and at Harvard Surgical Service, Boston City Hospital. Previous to joining Smart for Life Weight Management Centers,™ Azadian served as the Medical Director of Raytheon Company and ran a long-time private practice for general and vascular surgery in Cambridge, Mass. For 20 years, he was a clinical instructor in Surgery at Harvard Medical School, Past Director of Emergency Services, Past Chairman of Professional Activities and Utilization Review, Past President of the Medical Staff, and Senior Visiting Surgeon at Cambridge Hospital. Azadian remains on the staff of Santa Maria Hospital and holds several Society memberships including Phi Betta Kappa, Massachusetts Medical Society, and the American College of Surgeons in addition to serving as President of the Cambridge Medical Improvement Society.
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Dr. Barry Blumenthal [ Florida ]
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Barry Blumenthal, D.O. is the Medical Director of the Smart for Life Weight Management Center in Aventura, FL. Dr. Blumenthal has been in practice in the Aventura area for 12 years in both his own Family Medicine, Addiction and Geriatric Office/Hospital Practice as well as holding positions at area nursing homes over the years. Blumenthal has earned many degrees from University of Illinois, Touro College, Columbia Pacific University and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern University. He is board certified in Addictionology, Geriatrics, Family Medicine and has made presentations throughout the United States on various topics related to medical specialties. Dr. Blumenthal is passionate about helping patients achieve improved health and lose weight. He is proud to be able to improve the lives in Aventura through the Smart for Life program.
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Dr. Barbara Bober [ Michigan ]
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Dr. Anthony Capasso [ Florida ]
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Anthony L. Capasso, M.D. is the Medical Director of the Smart for LifeTM Weight Management Centers in the Greater Jacksonville area. Dr. Capasso received his Bachelor of Science degree Cum Laude in Biology from Ohio State University and his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He completed his Medical Residency in Internal Medicine at University of Florida, Jacksonville campus and was board certified by ABIM in internal medicine. Since graduating, he has worked with the University of Florida in Jacksonville as an Associate Medical Professor, while at the same time entering into his Internal Medicine private practice. Dr. Capasso was the first Associate Medical Director for Haven Hospice in Jacksonville, and continues his involvement with this non-profit organization. He also serves on the board for Physicians Preferred Malpractice Insurance Company. Dr. Capasso’s interests include fitness and nutrition. He is excited to be on the Smart for Life team and able to help others achieve weight loss and a healthier lifestyle.
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Dr. Floyd Cohen
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Dr. Jose Cruz [ Florida ]
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Jose Cruz, M.D. graduated from the Institute of Medical Sciences in Havana, Cuba where he practiced medicine for 10 years. After moving to the United States, Dr. Cruz completed his residency training in Family Practice at Montgomery Hospital, affiliated with the Temple School of Medicine in Norristown, Pennsylvania. Board Certified in Family Practice, Dr. Cruz holds medical licenses in both Pennsylvania and Florida, and is a member of the American Association of Family Practitioner (AAFP), the American Association of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME), and the American Medical Association (AMA). Currently, Dr. Cruz is the Medical Director of Smart for Life in New Port Richey, Florida in addition to having his own practice, Nova Care Medical Center. Dr. Cruz is dedicated to helping patients make lifestyle changes by losing weight in order to improve their health and wellness. He is also interested in anti-aging, preventive medicine that offers the possibility of improving your personal appearance without any surgical risks.
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Dr. Matthew Dubrow [ Pennsylvania ]
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