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Intelligent Health
Center
Atlanta, Georgia

Our mission is to provide
superior medical care in the
fields of endocrinology,
diabetes, metabolism,
nutrition and weight loss with
a focus on improving overall
health and wellbeing.  Our
team endeavors to
understand and treat the
whole person with the most
up-to-date and proven
medical and nutritional
practices.  We recognize the
challenges faced by our
patients and are committed
to giving care with integrity,
compassion and respect.
Scott D. Isaacs, MD, FACP, FACE
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 and Atlanta's Intelligent Health
Center
.  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 show “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.

Dr. Isaacs enjoys fishing, jogging, hiking, biking and spending
time with his beautiful wife and daughter.
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