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About Dr. Isaacs
Scott Isaacs, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E. is a board-certified endocrinologist in Atlanta, Georgia and medical director for Atlanta Endocrine Associates. He is clinical instructor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Isaacs is a Diplomat of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Endocrinology.
Dr. Isaacs attended Emory College and graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Psychology. Research from work in the Emory Honors Program resulted in a publication in the journal, Behavioural Brain Research in 1991. Dr. Isaacs attended Emory University School of Medicine, continuing on for his residency in Internal Medicine and Fellowship in Endocrinology, where he received a research grant from the National Institutes of Health. He has published clinical and basic science research on diabetes, obesity and bone metabolism. His publications in peer-reviewed medical journals include the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Diabetes Care, Journal of Cellular Physiology and the Journal of Critical Care. His articles have been referenced and cited in many subsequent publications including a listing as a primary reference in the 2006 American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and American Diabetes Association (ADA) Consensus Statement on Inpatient Diabetes and Glycemic Control. Dr. Isaacs speaks nationally and internationally to groups in the community, events and conferences and to health professionals and other physicians.
Dr. Isaacs is author of the books, Hormonal Balance: Understanding Hormones, Weight and Your Metabolism (Bull Publishing, 2002, second ed. 2007) and A Simple Guide to Thyroid Disorders: From Diagnosis to Treatment (Addicus Publishing, 2003), Understanding Metabolic Syndrome (Addicus Publishing, 2005), and The Leptin Boost Diet (Ulysses Press, 2008). Dr. Isaacs’ books are listed as a resource for practicing endocrinologists by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. The Leptin Boost Diet was ranked in Amazon.com Top 10 Books for Weight Loss and was featured as a cover story in Woman’s World. Jillian Michaels, star of the television shows "Losing It" and “The Biggest Loser” and New York Times bestselling author, referenced Dr. Isaacs’ books many times in her book Master Your Metabolism and called Dr. Isaacs “the guru of all things hormonal.”
Dr. Isaacs has been quoted in many national publications including Better Homes and Gardens, Fitness, Shape, Parents Magazine, Redbook, Family Circle, Men's Health, Better Health and Living, Good Housekeeping, Glamour, The Chicago Tribune, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Atlanta Magazine, Georgia Magazine, Florida International Magazine, First Health, Lifetime Magazine, Prevention, Women's World, WebMD, CNN Health and others. Dr. Isaacs provides expert commentary on radio and television news programs including CNN Headline News, National Public Radio and local NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox news affiliates. He has appeared as a weight loss expert on TBS Superstation's Movie and Makeover. Dr. Isaacs has served as the local spokesperson for the "State of Diabetes in America.”
Dr. Isaacs is actively involved with the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists at a national level, serving on several committees. He serves on the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Georgia Chapter Annual Meeting planning committee and has served as the chair of this event. He is on the board of directors for the Atlanta chapter of the American Diabetes Association, Medical Advisor for Cushing's Help and Support Group and past president of the Georgia chapter of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.
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