Dr. Randy Smith

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Dr. Randy Smith received his BS in Physics in 1975 and then attended the University of Florida College of Medicine receiving his MD degree in 1979. Dr. Smith then completed a four year residency at Shands Teaching Hospital in Gainesville Florida.

While practicing traditional medicine Dr. Smith also become interested in complementary healing methods.
Dr. Smith retired his traditional practice in 1998 and pursued a second career in the nutraceutical industry with the goal of learning more about nutritional and herbal medicine. During this time Dr. Smith participated in nutraceutical research and design, and in nutraceutical quality assurance program management.

As a result of experiencing his own health issues Dr. Smith began to explore ways to integrate traditional and complementary medicine to achieve optimal health and wellness. He studied anti-aging medicine with the A4M and bariatric medicine and applied what he learned to his own conditions, eventually developing the knowledge into a cutting edge age management medicine program.

 
 

Dr. Smith's Personal Antiaging Story

Like many of my fellow Baby Boomers I was approaching the age of 50 (47 at the time) and was not happy with the way I was feeling. I was tired, out of shape, lacked energy and enthusiasm for life, and my daily routine had become difficult to manage.

In addition I had several medical conditions that were troubling. Years earlier I had broken my hip among other things in a serious motor vehicle accident. As a result I had a total hip replacement at age 41 and my artificial hip was failing partly because I had developed osteoporosis which was later discovered to be related to a partial testosterone deficiency.

So there I was at age 47: overweight, in chronic pain, with osteoporosis, walking with a cane, needing a second hip replacement and not knowing if I was going to be able to ever walk again without assistance. At this point I began to rapidly explore my options and try to keep the 'wheels from coming off.'

I knew I needed to lose weight, get my osteoporosis treated, and plan for the second hip surgery. While arranging these treatments I began to study the area of anti-aging medicine and realized that this field could not only help me but countless others.

In about a year I went from 295 to 225 lbs (a loss of 70 lbs), changed my BMI from 30.8 to 23.5 and my percent body fat from about 31% to 11%. My bone density is approaching normal and my mobility had vastly improved and I am able to walk without assistance from a cane or a crutch.

I accomplished this and continue to maintain it through a combination of hormone replacement therapy, following a low glycemic index diet, using appropriate nutritional supplements, following a sensible exercise program and lowering my stress level. The weight loss followed as a result of these factors.

As a result of my success with anti-aging medicine I have become determined to share this message with others and have opened Anti-Aging and Weight Loss Medicine, LLC in Alpharetta, GA.

I am committed to provide you the best in anti-aging medicine.

Summer 2001 - Age 47

295 lbs
BMI 30.8

FAT 31%

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Summer 2004 - Age 50

225 lbs
BMI 23.5

FAT 11%

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Spring 2007 - Age 52

215 lbs
BMI 22.5

FAT 9%

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Choosing a Doctor

Quick Test

Does your prospective doctor look like he or she follows an Anti-aging Medicine Program, or needs an Anti-aging Medicine Program?

Qualities to look for in an anti-aging physician: does he or she

  • believe we can prevent disease and enhance quality of life?

  • practice what he or she preaches ?

  • follow an anti-aging medicine program?

  • keep up with the latest advances in anti-aging medicine?

  • see you as an active partner in your anti-aging medicine program?

  • believe in regular follow up?

  • provide easy access for questions?

Why do I need a physician to supervise my anti-aging medicine program?

No program of anti-aging medicine therapy particularly one utilizing hormone replacement should be conducted without medical supervision. There are many reasons to obtain supervision by a physician skilled in anti-aging medicine:

  • Only a licensed physician can prescribe human growth hormone, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone and other medications utilized in anti-aging medicine and bio-identical hormone replacement.

  • There are potential side effects associated with therapies that alter your metabolism and these should be monitored by a physician skilled in the specialty of anti-aging medicine.

  • A physician is needed to monitor your anti-aging program with respect to hormone levels and related laboratory tests.
    Your anti-aging physician can also follow the effects your anti-aging program is having on your disease risk factors.

  • Each individual is unique in terms of genetics, biochemistry, risk factors, family and medical history. Only a physician skilled in anti-aging medicine can determine the optimal program for you.

I enthusiastically look forward to working with you to achieve your wellness goals.