Dave E. David, M.D.
(781) 764-4747
www.drdavedavid.com
dave@drdavedavid.com

SPECIALTIES

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Cosmetic Surgery
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
  • Faculty at The 17th Annual National Expert Witness Conference:  "Expert Witness Presentation Skills:  How to Excel", teaching expert witnesses from all over the U.S., 2008

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, 2010)
  • Recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award, 2008 AND 2009
  • 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
  • Recipient of the American Medical Association’s Physician's Recognition Award
  • Selected honored member, Presidential Who’s Who, 2009
  • 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, OB/GYN, 1982-1996.  Currently in private medical practice in the Boston, MA area.
  • Chief Surgeon, Sleek Surgical, Natick, MA, 2009
  • Medical Director, Medical Face & Body Aesthetics 2007-present
  • 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)
  • National television spokesperson for La-Z-Boy, 2009-2010
  • January, 2010:  Led an emergency medical team into Haiti, delivering surgical and medical care to earthquake victims
  • 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.
  • Executive with Pharmanex Corporation, 1996-2007
  • Medical Director of Natural Health Pharmaceuticals, 2005-2007
  • Member of the Medical Advisory Board of 1-800-Healthy.com
  • Advisory Board Member, Vitals.com, 2009-present
  • Panel Member, LeadPhysicians.com, 2009-present
  • Obstetrical Consultant, The Perrigo Corporation, 2000
  • Medical Director, Comprehensive Nutrition, Guthy-Renker Corporation, 1998-2004
  • Founder and President and CEO, Medical Consulting Services, Inc.
  • Physician Advisor and Medical Director, United HealthCare, 1996-1998
  • Founder and Director of Dr. David's Weight Loss Centers, Ltd.
  • Co-developer of The Slim Secret System and Co-developer of The Slim Fusion System
  • 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, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1981-present
  • Former member hospital physician credentialing committee
  • Formerly, treating physician to U.S. Olympic Team members and Silver Medalist
  • Medical Consultant to personal fitness trainers, Southern California, 1988-1993
  • 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 Coas
  • 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
  • Speaking resource for:  The American Heart Association, The American Diabetes Association, The American Cancer Society


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