About dr. masley . Curriculum vitae

Dr.Steven Masley, MD, FAAFP, CNS is a physician, a nutritionist, and the former medical director of the Pritikin Longevity Center® in St. Petersburg, Florida. Currently he is the medical director of the acclaimed Masley Optimal Health Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is also a clinical assistant professor at the University of South Florida. He completed a chef internship at Seattle's Four Seasons. His passion is empowering people to enhance their lives through lifestyle changes.

Current Position:

Medical Director, Masley Optimal Health Center, St Petersburg, Florida
Clinical Assistant Professor, University South Florida
Nutrition and Longevity Researcher
Faculty, Lasting Leadership, Eckerd College, St Petersburg, Florida
Faculty, Leadership Development Program, University of Tampa, Florida

Prior Position: September 2001 to November 2003

Medical Director for the Seaside Medical Group at the Pritikin Longevity Center^©, Aventura, FL
Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Miami
Clinician, Educator, Researcher, Administrator, Cooking Demonstrations
Research Committee, Florida Academy of Family Physicians

Prior Position: (August 1999 to September 2001)

Assistant Director of the Morton Plant Mease, Family Practice Residency Program in Clearwater, Florida
Nutrition and Longevity Researcher with Morton Plant Mease' Florida Geriatric Research Program
Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Prior Position: (April 1989 to April 1999)

Physician with the Department of Family Practice, Group Health Permanente, Olympia, Washington
Nutrition and Cardiac Prevention Committee Member, Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound
Clinical Instructor, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington

University

Washington State University, Honor's Program. BA in Humanities, 1979

Medical School

University of Washington, Seattle, Graduated MD 1984

Residency and Fellowship Physician Training

University of Arizona, Board Certified Family Physician, 1988, 1994, 2000
Completed a Fellowship in Family Medicine, 2003, (FAAFP)

Board Certification in Nutrition

American College of Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), 2003

Additional Medical Training

Three years clinical work / teaching in international medicine in 15 countries
Acupuncture Diploma (AC), 1987, Hong Kong, with clinical training in Beijing
Functional Medicine Seminars: 1995 to present (10 sessions)
Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD), 2002 to present

Awards

Best New Medical Idea (Masley Optimal Health Center), Tampa Bay Magazine, 2005
2003 Florida Academy of Family Physician’s Physician Research Award
2001 Florida Academy of Family Physician’s Physician Research Award
2000 Recipient American Academy of Family Physician’s and Schering Plough’s Junior Researcher Award
1998 Physician Winner, Patient Care Award for Excellence in Patient Education, by the Student Teachers of Family Medicine & the American Academy Family Practice
1997 Patient Service Award, for outstanding service to patients at Group Health

Administrative Activities

2001 to November 2003, Medical Director, The Pritikin Longevity Center
1999 to 2001, Assistant Director, Family Practice Residency Program, Morton Plant Mease, Clearwater, Florida
1997-1998, Group Health Nutrition Committee
1996-1998, Group Health Primary Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease Committee Member
1995, WAFP Family Practice Chapter President, Thurston-Mason County
1994, Family Practice Cabinet Chair, Olympia Group Health District
1994-1995, Family Practice Team Physician Chief, Olympia Group Health
1992-1998, Olympia Lipid Guru and Olympia Heart Care Team member
1990-1998, Washington American Family Physician (WAFP) Delegate

Medical Organizations

1980 to present: American Academy of Family Physicians
1999 to present: Florida Academy of Family Physicians
- 08/1999 to 12/2001, Vice-chair, for the Research Committee to the Florida Academy of Family Physicians (FAFP)
- Member of the Research Committee to the FAFP 1999 to present
2002 to present: American Heart Association
- 2002 to present, Council on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Metabolism for the American Heart Association
2003 to present: American College of Nutrition
1989-1999: Washington Academy of Family Physicians
- 1987-1989: Co-chair of the Legislative Committee

Clinical and Medical Activities

Master Clinician and Nutritionist, Masley Optimal Health Center
- Optimal Health Assessments
- Stress Treadmill and VO2max testing
- Carotid IMT testing
- Cardiovasular testing
- Bone density (DEXA) testing
- Hormonal, Genetic, and Biochemical Assessments
- Cognitive Performance testing
- Speaker at 30-50 conference presentations yearly
September 2001 to October 2003: Half-time clinical practice at the Pritikin Longevity Center
- Admitting and Discharging participants with detailed clinical assessments and management of multiple medical problems
- Hologic Bone Density and Body Composition Interpretation
- Exercise Treadmill Testing and Interpretation
- Pulmonary Function Testing and Interpretation
- Vitamin and Supplement Assessments and Therapies
- Resident training and supervision
1999-2001: Physician with the Turley Center, Morton Plant Mease, Clearwater, Florida
- Family medicine resident training and supervision, in the outpatient and inpatient setting
1989-1999: Practicing Family Physician, Group Health Permanente. Clinical practice encompassed care for all ages and included a variety of outpatient procedures, hospital and outpatient care, and obstetrical care. Practiced within an HMO setting, caring for a family practice panel of 2,400 patients, incorporating into the practice many aspects of integrated medicine

Academic Activities

2004 to present: Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of South Florida
2001-2004: Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of Miami
1991-2001: Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of South Florida
1993-1999: Family Practice Volunteer Faculty, St. Peters Hospital
1990-1999: Clinical Instructor, Univ. of Washington School of Medicine

Grant/Research Medical Activities

2004 to present: Primary Investigator with the Ten Years Younger Study measuring age markers and age marker response to lifestyle changes
1999 to present: Primary Investigator with the Florida Geriatric Research Project for the following:
- Body-Mass Index as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly, funded by the American Heart Association
- Blood Pressure as a Predictor of Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly, funded by the American Heart Association
- Body-Mass Index as a Predictor of Maintaining Activities of Daily Living in the Elderly, funded by the American Heart Association
7-2002 to present: Primary Investigator for the Pritikin Family Program studying the impact of diet and exercise on 9-16 year olds. July 2002.
2001: PI, Schering Plough, P00679, Phase III Double-Blind Efficacy and Safety Study of SCH 58235 + Lovastatin
2000-2001: PI, Schering Plough, P00679, Phase III Double-Blind Efficacy and Safety Study of SCH 58235
1997-2000: PI and Coordinator for Dietary Intervention and Evaluation Trial (D.I.E.T.), a research grant to evaluate group visits to modify lifestyle habits and improve outcomes for patients with known coronary artery disease
1996-1998: PI and Class Instructor for a research trial for Type II diabetics with a longitudinal group visit program
1995-1997: PI and Coordinator for the GERD, Group Patient Visit Grant

Published Medical Abstracts, Posters, and Letters

Masley SC, Weaver W, Peri G, Phillips s. Efficacy of a high-fiber and low saturated fat diet combine with exercise to enhance markers of physiological age. Abstract Annual Meeting, American College of Nutrition, 2005
Masley SC, Beck B, Kenney J, Barnard J. Efficacy of a low-fat, high-fiber diet with exercise in 9-16 year olds. Florida Academy of Family Physician Meeting, November 2003
Masley SC, Phillips S, Schocken D. Blood Pressure and Change in Blood Pressure as Predictors of CVD in the Elderly. Circulation, May 2003 Abstract
Montealegre M, Phillips S, Masley SC. Lifestyle Factors that Predict Sustained Blood Pressure Reduction and Weight Loss. Circulation, May 2003 Abstract
Masley SC, Novick J, Kenney, J. JAMA 2003; (letter)
Masley SC. Group-visit consent forms. FPM 2003 Feb
Masley SC, Phillips S, Schocken D. BMI as a Predictor of CVD Events. Circulation, November 2002, Abstract

Medical Article Publications:

Evans C, White R, (Chapter 16-Measuring Physical Fitness, Masley SC), et al., Exercise Testing for Primary Care and Sports Medicine, New York, Springer, 2009.
Theobold M, Masley SC. A Guide to Group Visits for Chronic Condition Affected by Overweight and Obesity. American Academy of Family Physicians, Americans in Motion (AIM) Monograph, 2008.
Masley SC. Top Five Nutritional Deficiencies, and How to Correct Them. Accepted by Cortlandt Forum, July 2008 Issue.
Masley SC, Weaver W, Peri G, Phillips S. Efficacy of exercise and diet to modify markers of fitness and wellness. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 2008;14:24-29.
Theobald M, Masley SC. A guide to tobacco cessation group visits. Ask and Act, a tobacco cessation program. American Academy of Family Physicians Monograph, 2007.
Masley SC, Phillips S, Schocken D. BMI and Weight Distribution as a Predictor of CVD Events in the Elderly: Data from the Florida Geriatric Research Program. Submitted to Circulation, November 2003.
Masley SC, Phillips S, Schocken D. Blood Pressure as a Predictor of CVD Events in the Elderly: Data from the Florida Geriatric Research Program. Submitted to Hypertension, November 2003.
Masley SC, Copeland JR, Phillips S. The D.I.E.T. Study (Dietary Intervention and Evaluation Trial), Group Office Visits Change Dietary Habits of Patients with Coronary Artery Disease, JFP, 2001;50.
Masley SC, Sokoloff J, Hawes C. Planning Group Visits for High-Risk Cohorts. FPM;2000:33-37.
Masley SC. Enhancing Dietary Compliance, Sept. 1998 issue of The Permanente Forum.
Masley SC. Dietary Therapy for Preventing and Treating Coronary Artery Disease, by the American Family Physician, March 15th, 1998.
Masley SC. Improving Dietary Compliance, How Can We Do A Better Job? October Issue, 1996 in the Group Health Forum.
Masley SC, Weiss B. The cover article for the American Family Physician, August 1988, Malaria, Prevention and Treatment.

Public Publications

Ten Steps to Longevity, Broadway Books with Random House, Release date December 2005
Vegetarian Holiday Feasts, by Steven Masley, M.D., Vitality Books, 2000: A healthy, gourmet vegetarian menu plan for the holidays
The 28-Day Antioxidant Diet Program, by Steven Masley, M.D., Vitality Books, 1998: Nutrition/cookbook
Enhancing Mountain Fun, Nutrition article, Ski News, Utah April 1998
Enhance Your Productivity, Access Destinations, January Issue 1999
Feasting Over the Holidays, Ski News, Utah, December 1998 Issue

Medical Presentations

(Over 100 presentations to physician and other health care professional audiences)

Evidence-Based Treatment and Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease with Lifestyle Changes
Starting Your Patients on an Anti-Aging Program
Beyond Interventional Cardiology--Treating Heart Disease with Evidence-based Lipid Reductions and Lifestyle Programs
Evidence-based Review of Herbal Therapies
Reversing Type 2 Diabetes Lifestyle
Evidence-based Review of Natural HRT Options
Recommending a State of the Art Multi-Vitamin Program
Provider Heal Thyself (with a Cooking Demonstration)
Group Visits for High Risk Cohorts. A billable treatment for groups of patients, such as diabetics and heart care patients
Evidence-based Strategies for Weight Loss
Enhance Your Patients Adherence to Lifestyle Changes
Acupuncture, How Clinicians and Acupuncturists Can Work Together
BMI and Blood Pressure as Predictors of Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly: Data from the Florida Geriatric Research Program

Public Presentations

(Over 500 presentations)

Guest Faculty and Visiting Chef for Canyon Ranch Spa, Tucson, Arizona, March 1997-1998
Start Your Anti-Aging Program (with a Cooking Demonstration); >50 presentations
Revitalize Your Heart—Preventing Cardiovascular Events; >150 presentations
Promoting Bone Health and Preventing Osteoporosis; 100 presentations
Menopause and Hormone Therapy Options; 100 presentations
Reversing Type 2 Diabetes with Lifestyle; >50 presentations
Strategies for Weight Loss; 25 presentations
Preventing and Managing Depression; 10 presentations
Stocking Your Pantry with Healthy Foods (with a Cooking Demonstration); 25 presentations
Food Label Reading 101 (15 presentations)
Creating Your Customized Multi-Vitamin Program; >100 presentations

Language skills:

Fluent in English, Spanish, and French (with clinical working experience using a foreign language in Switzerland, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala)

Computer Skills

Competent with PC formatted Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Windows, and Adobe PageMaker and FrameMaker. I use e-mail and the Internet daily, and operate my own Web Page: www.drmasley.com, and www.tenyearsyounger.com

Cooking Skills

Summer 1997 Café Flora Restaurant work
1997 Published 28-Day Antioxidant Diet Program (nutrition guide and cookbook)
1998 Chef Internship at the Four Season’s Restaurant, Seattle, Washington
Visiting Chef for Canyon Ranch Spa, Tucson, Arizona, March 1997-1998
2000 Published: Vegetarian Holiday Feasts (healthy, elegant, holiday cookbook guide)
2001-2003, Cooking Demos, Pritikin Longevity Center, Aventura, Florida

Hobbies

Cooking, sailing, tennis, scuba diving, cycling, foreign travel (traveled to over 60 countries), snow skiing, foreign languages, chess

Cooking Experience

Commis de la Cuisine (Assistant Cook), France, Summer 1978
Cooking Staff, Café Flora, Seattle, WA, June 1997
Chef Internship, Four Seasons Five Star Restaurant/Hotel, Seattle, WA, 9/97-3/98
Visiting Chef, Canyon Ranch, Tucson, Arizona, February 1999
Visiting Chef, Canyon Ranch, Tucson, Arizona, December 1999
Cooking Demonstrations, The Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa, October 2001 to November 2003

Medical Presentations

Evidence-Based Treatment and Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease with Lifestyle Changes
Beyond Interventional Cardiology--Treating Heart Disease with Evidence-based Lipid Reductions and Lifestyle Programs
Herbal and Nutritional Therapy for Upper Respiratory Infections
Provider Heal Thyself (with a Cooking Demonstration)
Group Visits for High Risk Cohorts. A billable treatment for groups of patients, such as diabetics and heart care patients
Enhance Your Patients Adherence to Lifestyle Changes
Acupuncture, How Clinicians and Acupuncturists Can Work Together

Public Presentations

Start an Anti-Aging Program with an Antioxidant Lifestyle (with a Cooking Demonstration)
Revitalize Your Life with Antioxidant-Enriched Foods
Revitalize Your Energy and Productivity with Activities
Reversing Type 2 Diabetes with Lifestyle Enhancement
Stocking Your Pantry with Healthy Foods (with a Cooking Demonstration)
Revitalize Your Heart
Food Label Reading 101
Asthma, Taking Control