Nicholas DiNubile

Nicholas A. DiNubile, M.D. INTRODUCTION BIOGRAPHY Dr. DiNubile is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine in private practice in Havertown, Pennsylvania and is a Clinical Assistant Professor of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. DiNubile has been chosen in "Best Doctors in America" as well as "Guide to America's Top Surgeons." He is the author of the bestselling book, FrameWork- Your 7 Step Program for Healthy Muscles, Bones & Joints and is Executive Producer and host of the award winning national PBS television special, Your Body's FrameWork. Dr. DiNubile served as special advisor and medical consultant to The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports during the 1st Bush Administration, with Arnold Schwarzenegger as Chairman. Over several terms, he has advised two US Presidents in areas of fitness, exercise and healthcare reform. Additionally he is the Chief Medical Officer of ACE, The American Council on Exercise, and has served on their Board of Directors. In 2009 he was inducted in The National Fitness Hall of Fame along with the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Joe Weider, Jim Lorimer, Jack LaLanne, Gilad Janklowicz, Dr. Bob Goldman, and Dr. Kenneth Cooper. He served as Orthopaedic Consultant to the Philadelphia 76ers NBA Basketball Team for 12 years. He currently, and for over 25 years, has been the lead physician for the Pennsylvania Ballet, one of the top 10 ballet companies in the nation. He is a former advisor to Yahoo! Health and hosted "The Training Room" Blog. He has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, HBO Real Sports (award winning segment), National Public Radio, and in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, Newsweek, and numerous other publications. He is one of the most quoted doctors in America. read more » He was recently named Vice President of The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M), the fastest growing medical organization in the world which represents 22,000 physicians and scientists from 105 countries worldwide and is the global resource for Anti-Aging programs and information. www.worldhealth.net Dr. DiNubile graduated the acclaimed Central High School (class of 228) in Philadelphia and then received his pre-medical biology BS (pre-medical/biology) degree with honors from Saint Joseph's University where he was President of the student body. He received his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and completed his internship in surgery and his orthopaedic residency at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania where he also did basic science and clinical research in the preservation and storage of articular cartilage. Dr. DiNubile is a spokesperson for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). Dr. DiNubile's work has been recognized by several organizations including the AAOS and AOSSM, for which he is the national representative to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' "Healthy People 2000 & 2010" projects. In 1993, he was the recipient of the prestigious Healthy American Fitness Leaders (HAFL) award given to individuals who have, through their work, improved the health of our nation. Dr. DiNubile is a founder/member of Premier Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Associates and is Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, a position he has held for over 15 years. He has been chosen by Philadelphia Magazine on numerous occasions as one of Philadelphia's "Top Docs." Dr. DiNubile is the Editor-In-Chief of The Physician and Sportsmedicine and has also been a member of the editorial advisory board of Muscle & Fitness, Shape, Men's Fitness, Men's Health, Anti-Aging News, AAOS Now, Reader's Digest Medical Breakthroughs and The American Journal of Medicine & Sports. As Associate Medical Director and Chairman of Aetna U.S. Healthcare's Orthopaedic Surgery Specialty Advisory Committee he helped set national policy for one of the largest health care companies in the world. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America (past), American College of Sports Medicine, American College of Physician Executives, The Association of HealthCare Journalists and National American Fitness Leaders. He is also a member of United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Dr. DiNubile served as National Medical Advisor for Arnold Schwarzenegger's youth foundation, After-School All-Stars (formerly Inner-City Games) and Chairman Emeritus and Founder of After-School All-Stars Philadelphia. From 1993-1995 he also served as the medical consultant and editorial advisor to "Ask Arnold," Arnold Schwarzenegger's syndicated column in USA Weekend magazine. Dr. DiNubile is the author of The Exercise Prescription and was on the review panel for The Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health. He was also editor of Exercise is Medicine, a series in The Physician and Sportsmedicine. Dr. DiNubile lectures and consults nationally on topics of Sports Medicine, Health and Fitness as well as a variety of healthcare issues. His additional accomplishments include: Special Advisor / Medical Consultant to The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (1st Bush Administration-Arnold Schwarzenegger, Chairman). Board of Directors, the American Council on Exercise- (ACE) 2005-2008 Chief Medical Officer, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Editor-In-Chief: The Physician and Sportsmedicine Journal Spokesperson - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM). Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Vice President, The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M) Author, The Exercise Prescription and Review Panel - The Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health . Editor, "Exercise is Medicine" series in The Physician and Sportsmedicine National Fitness Hall of Fame- inducted 2009 Recipient of the HAFL Award (Healthy American Fitness Leaders). Chairman, Orthopaedic Surgery, Delaware County Memorial Hospital. National Representative for AAOS & AOSSM to "Healthy People 2000/2010" Aetna U.S. Healthcare (1990-2002) - Associate Medical Director, and Chairman, Orthopaedic Surgery Specialty Advisory Committee. Member: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine; Association of Professional Team Physicians; American College of Sports Medicine; International Cartilage Repair Society; American Health Care Journalists; National American Fitness Leaders; United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Medical Consultant and editorial Advisor to "Ask Arnold" (Arnold Schwarzenegger's syndicated column in USA WEEKEND magazine, 1993-1995). Editorial Advisory Board: Muscle & Fitness; Shape; Men's Health; Men's Fitness; Longevity Magazine & Anti-Aging News; AAOS Now. Lectures and consults nationally on topics of Sports Medicine, Health & Fitness as well as a variety of healthcare issues. Full Curriculum Vitae is available upon request www.drnick.com