About Nick Yphantides
For eight years, Dr. Nick served as medical director of the largest network of Community Clinics in San Diego and is proud of the fact that he has never seen a patient with private insurance in his life. Ultimately he took his advocacy into politics serving as the publicly elected Chairman of the Board for Palomar Pomerado Health, the largest Public Hospital District in California.
Despite his community popularity and accomplished career, Dr. Nick was “board certified” in medical hypocrisy. He weighed in at nearly 500 pounds and was perhaps the fattest doctor in America! So, seven years ago, Dr. Nick temporarily retired from all of his job commitments to go on an personal adventure and focus on his own personal health needs. Over the course of a year he drove 38,000 miles, visiting every state in America, and in the process achieved an enduring transformation of his personal health by losing 270 pounds without surgery! He accomplished this amazing feat by truly changing his life. He is now passionate about giving hope, inspiration and encouragement to individuals and institutions in need of making positive changes.
Dr. Nick is a cancer survivor, has been to as many countries as he is old and is always willing to lend a helping hand where it is needed the most. His wife Despina and their daughters Veronique & Zoe are the joys of his life. They make their home in Escondido, California.
Books
My Big Fat Greek Diet
How a 467-Pound Physician Hit His Ideal Weight and How You Can Too
In the News
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- Dr Nick in The Washington Post
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- Dr Nick in People Magazine
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- Dr Nick on Discovery Health
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- Dr Nick in Readers Digest
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- Dr Nick on CNN
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- Dr Nick honored on FOX News
