Physician

Dr. Paul H. Lessack, M.S., Ph.D., C.N.S.

Dr. Lessack going over an individualized program with NBA and former UConn Basketball star Ray Allen.

Dr. Lessack is an associate member in the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP). ASBP is an international association of physicians and allied health care professionals with special interest and experience in the comprehensive treatment of obesity and related disorders. Their purpose is to establish and maintain practice guidelines, and provide education to our members, the health care industry, and the public. As a former Program Director of Heart Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation at Rutgers Medical School, Dr. Lessack holds one of the highest credentials in nutrition. He is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (C.N.S.) endorsed by the American College of Nutrition.

Dr. Lessack has received awards for Outstanding Young Man in America for his pioneering achievements in the fields of permanent weight loss, sports physiology and cardiovascular health improvement. He was one of the nation’s first sports physiologists to design a nutrition, fitness and sports medicine program for the Washington Redskins. He has also worked with the NY Giants, Hartford Whalers, and NY Islanders. Dr. Lessack has been interviewed for many articles and has been profiled in such newspapers as the New York Times and Washington Post. He has also been on several TV News and talk shows as an expert guest.

Dr. Lessack also hosted a T.V. show titled, "New Dimensions in Health." The primary thrust of the show was to improve the public’s knowledge of new and significant scientific advances in the areas of nutrition, weight loss, sports medicine, medicine and health.

Recently, a Connecticut TV station featured Dr. Lessack’s outstanding work and programs in permanent weight loss, sports physiology, and cardiovascular health in three segments which was featured on the evening news. Also, by invitation of the American College of Nutrition, Certified Nutrition Specialist Board, and the Chinese Government, Dr. Lessack and others were asked to go to China and offer expert advice to help prevent the increased prevalence of obesity with the Chinese people.

Dr. Lessack is vice chairman of the Board of Directors of the Senior Olympics in Connecticut and is the health, conditioning, and nutrition advisor on the Board. Dr. Lessack is a former member of the Governor’s Committee on Physical Fitness and Sports in Connecticut and former President of Personal Fitness Management. Having had extensive schooling in the areas of medical and applied physiology and psychology, he graduated from University of Bridgeport as the outstanding senior student.

Dr. Lessack has been in private practice for 20 years in Connecticut. He began developing his unique permanent weight loss program in the 1970’s at Rutgers Medical School. In the 80’s, Dr. Lessack's Program received one of the highest and credible endorsements a weight loss program could receive. In a Channel 8 TV News Special (ABC TV), diet programs were evaluated statewide. It was concluded that the, "Lessack’s Make Sense Program," was one of the most comprehensive, and one of the few weight loss programs, which met the nutritional guidelines as set forth by the American Medical Association, Food & Drug Administration, and the Nutritional Association.

Noted Americans such as Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio, Amy Vanderbilt, and Al Terzi have sought advice from Dr. Lessack.