Who is Arthur Agatston, the doctor behind the South Beach Diet?
Arthur Agatston, M.D., is a preventive cardiologist and an associate professor of medicine at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. In addition to The South Beach Diet, Dr. Agatston is the author of The South Beach Diet Good Fats/Good Carbs Guide, The South Beach Diet Cookbook, The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook, The South Beach Diet Dining Guide, The South Beach Diet Parties & Holidays Cookbook, and The South Beach Diet Taste of Summer Cookbook. His recent bestseller, The South Beach Heart Program, champions a revolution in heart disease prevention that will enable people to save their own lives. In addition to the books listed above, Dr. Agatston has authored numerous scientific articles and is frequently quoted in the media as an expert on diet and health. He maintains a preventive cardiology practice and research foundation in Miami Beach, where he lives with his wife, Sari. Click here to read more about Dr. Agatston.
