M.D., Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, 1976

Ph.D., Biochemistry, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1970
PhD Dissertation:  "Progesterone Biosynthesis and Metabolism in the Guinea Pig Placenta and its Alteration by Retinal."

M.S.**, Org. Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1965
Master's Thesis:  "Irradiation Products of Some Steroid Hormones."

B.S., Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1963

Clinical aspects of osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, and lipid disorders:

The effect of dietary constituents on lipid profiles, endothelial function and the development of type 2 diabetes.

Currently studying the use of Raloxifen, an estrogen/antiestrogen compound that preserves bone mineral mass, for the prevention of breast cancer. Also studying methods of motivating patients to comply with their diabetes regimen, including diet.

Future plans to explore ways to teach food plans and shopping skills to patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus and the effect of mono unsaturated fatty acids on lipids.

Evaluating data from six years of obesity therapy to find factors that determine success. A randomized trial of a partial protein supplementation fasting program and a total protein supplemented fasting program are two therapies being evaluated.

And also, developing protocols for the medical and dietary management of patients with lipid disorders and conducting studies on intensive therapy for lipid disorders vs. conventional therapy to determine if the outcome in these patients measured by lipid levels at one and two years is significantly different using different therapeutic methods.

Professional Training:

1970, Summer, Springfield Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts, Research Associate in Clinical Endocrinology

1970-1973, University of Florida, College of Medicine, Postdoctoral Fellow, Division of Endocrinology

1971-1973, Drug Abuse Center, Gainesville, Florida, Chemical Analyst / Counselor

1973-1974, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, Research Associate, Department of Biochemistry

1975, Summer, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, Research Associate , Department of Psychiatry

1976-1979, Akron General Medical Ctr., Akron, Ohio, Internal Medicine Residency

1979-1981, University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Endocrinology / Metabolism Fellowship

Research / Professional Experience:

1963-1966, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, Teaching Assistant

1966-1970, Western New England College, Springfield, Massachusetts, Instructor , Molecular Biology / Biochemistry

1980-1981, St. George/ St. Francis Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, House Physician

1981-1983, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, Assistant Professor of Medicine / Endocrinology

1983-1994, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, Associate Professor of Medicine / Endocrinology

1994-present, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, Professor of Medicine and Endocrinology

1981-present, Scott and White Clinic Temple, Texas, Senior Staff Physician

1985-present, Scott & White Clinic Temple, Texas, Director of Diabetes Center

1992-present, Scott & White Clinic Temple, Texas, Medical Director of Medical Supply Store

1993-present, Scott & White Clinic Temple, Texas, Director of Endocrinology

1995-present, Scott & White Clinic Temple, Texas, Co-Director of Lipid Clinic