Ladd McNamara, M.D. is an author and international speaker on the subject of health and wellness, specifically, in the areas of nutritional supplementation (or nutraceutical medicine), anti-aging, and optimal health.

Dr. McNamara practiced in Atlanta, Georgia prior to retiring early to follow his passion to spread the message of true health, namely disease prevention and maintenance of health through lifestyle modifications, including nutritional supplementation.

Dr. McNamara practiced as a board certified ob/gyn and gynecological surgeon, with an expertise in bio-identical hormones and anti-aging.  He incorporated high quality nutritional supplements into his medical practice, and witnessed amazing results among his patients who were struggling with significant health challenges.  He knew the message of prevention and true health needed to spread beyond just treating patients locally.  His books, CD’s, audio downloads, webinars, live presentations, and Dr. Ladd’s V.I.P. Program are all focused on the message of true health through adequate and proper nutritional supplementation.

Ladd McNamara, M.D. is dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier lives, and reducing the risk of chronic degenerative diseases first and foremost through education.  Dr. McNamara focuses on the helping others to use proper nutritional supplementation, in addition to other lifestyle changes, so that they may enjoy more energy, a better sense of well-being, and most importantly to reduce the risk of chronic degenerative diseases that cause suffering and premature death.

As a benefit of being healthy, people feel, move, and respond to life and others with more youthful vigor.  Stress, hormonal changes, diseases, medications, lack of sleep, weight gain, poor body image, relationship issues, and many other aspects can drain the joy out of life, which can adversely affect relationships and health.  Dr. Ladd McNamara created his Vitality, Intimacy, and Passion (VIP) Program, to help people regain the important qualities of life that maintain health and happiness.

Dr. Ladd McNamara is originally from San Diego, California, where he now resides. He received his medical degree from the renowned University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. He completed his residency program in obstetrics and gynecology at The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C., during which he received both “The Resident of the Year,” and “Teaching Resident of the Year” awards for his knowledge and ability to rapidly pick up on medical knowledge, treat, and interact with patients, and educate medical students.

Dr. McNamara has been a wellness consultant on health and longevity to several Fortune 500 companies, including the global accounting firm of PriceWaterhouseCoopers with their “Partner Survival Program.”

Dr. McNamara has conducted medical research in the areas of both human infertility and cancer; and his research efforts culminated in publications in well-respected medical journals.  Dr. McNamara has recorded video and audio education materials about the power of nutritional supplementation, and various other topics. He has authored several books on the subject, most notably, “THE CHOLESTEROL CONSPIRACY” (now available as an audio book on iTunes and Amazon’s Audible).

Dr. Ladd McNamara founded the Medical Advisory Board of USANA Health Sciences in 1997, and served on the Board for 10 years.  USANA is the manufacturer of high quality nutritional supplements that Dr. McNamara has used and recommended for over two decades.

Also check out Dr. Ladd’s blog, where he written short articles on various topics, at www.laddmcnamara.com.

Biography Highlights of Ladd McNamara, M.D.

• Graduated: Univ. of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas with a Medical Degree in 1989.
• Residency: Obstetrics and Gynecology at George Washington Univ. Hospital in Washington, D.C. in 1993.
• Received “Resident of the Year Award,” and “Teaching Resident of the Year Award.” Board Certified in Ob/Gyn from 1995 through 2005.
• 1993: Practiced Medicine in Atlanta, Specializing in Ob/Gyn, Laser Laparoscopy, Menopausal Management, Anti-Aging and Nutraceutical Medicine.
• In 1997, a Founding Member of the Medical Advisory Board for USANA Health Sciences, Inc., and International, Publicly-Traded Corporation and FDA-Registered Manufacturing Facility Specializing in the Manufacturing and Distribution of Potent and Pure, Pharmaceutical-Grade Nutritional Supplements and Non-Toxic Personal Care Products.  He Served on the Board for Ten Years.
• Dr. Ladd McNamara was a Health and Wellness Consultant for Price-WaterhouseCoopers’ Partner’s Survival Clinic 2000 – 2001.  (The Funding for the Program Ended Due to the Tragedy Perpetrated to the World Trade Center Twin Towers on 9/11)
• Dr. McNamara has Conducted Medical Research in Both Cancer and Infertility, in which his Work was Published in Respected Medical Journals.
• He Has Been Published in Medical Journals, Anti-Aging Medical Books, Authored Several Books, Manuscripts, and Produced Audio Recordings on the Topic of Nutraceutical and Anti-Aging Medicine.
• Retired from Practice in December 2003 to become Full-Time Author, International Speaker, and Independent Sales Associate with USANA Health Sciences, an International, Publicly-Traded Corporation Specializing in the Manufacturing and Distribution of Potent and Pure Nutritional Supplements and Non-Toxic Personal Care Products.  (Concerned about what you read about the medical license?  Please CLICK HERE for clarity.)
• In 2013, Dr. McNamara was honored to be one of four global finalists for the Dr. Wentz Vision Award.