LA JOLLA, CA, February 4, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Steven Pratt, MD, FACS, ABHM, Best-Selling Author, Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyles Specialist and Ocular Plastic Surgeon with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, has been recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for showing dedication, leadership and excellence in all aspects of dietetics, healthy lifestyle choices and ophthalmology.

Dr. Pratt has an impressive 34 years of professional experience in the healthcare field where his diverse talents lie in ocular surgery and dietetics. A leading authority on diet and longevity science, he has authored three books entitled, "SuperFoods Rx: Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life," "SuperFoods Healthstyle: Proven Strategies for Lifelong Heath" and "SuperFoods Rx Diet Plan: Lose Weight with the Super Nutrients." Most recently, he penned "SuperHealth: 6 Simple Steps, 6 Easy Weeks, 1 Longer, Healthier Life," a comprehensive step-by-step guide to living a healthy life through the implementation of various nutritive techniques, exercise and detoxifying methods. A New York Times best-seller, Dr. Pratt is quoted as saying, "You're never too old to start feeling young, nor too young to keep yourself from aging prematurely. SuperHealth is not just about extending your life, but improving the quality of life by showing you simple ways to feel good for the rest of your life." He is proud to be a founding member of the SuperFoodsRx brand, an organization pioneering a movement to reverse our society's poor dietary and lifestyle habits.

In addition to his innovative exploits in holistic healthcare, Dr. Pratt is a world-renowned authority regarding the prevention of ocular disease, including cataracts, macular degeneration, and facial skin cancer. In his position at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, he specializes in ophthalmology and performs ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Voted as one of San Diego's best doctors, he has served as a healthcare consultant for numerous pharmaceutical corporations and has appeared on numerous news programs to discuss the importance of ocular health, laser vision correction procedures, and facial cosmetic procedures. Dr. Pratt has appeared on the Oprah show (where he was called the food dude), the View, and The Today Show, where he has talked about the importance of nutrition and life style choices in optimizing health and preventing disease.

Dr. Pratt completed his fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in 1981, his residency in ophthalmology and his internship in internal medicine at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego in 1980 and 1976 respectively. He earned his MD from Jefferson Medical College in 1975 and his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California. He received various certifications through the American Board of Ophthalmology, the American Board of Holistic Medicine and the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. A certified VISX refraction surgeon, he is a member of the San Diego County Medical Society, the California Medical Association, the American College of Surgeons, the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine, the American Medical Association, the American Board of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the Refractive Surgery Interest Group and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

For more information about "SuperHealth" or to arrange an interview with Dr. Pratt, please contact Jamie C. McDonald, [email protected].

Visit http://superfoodsrx.com for more information about SuperFoodsRx.

For more information about Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, visit http://www.scripps.org.

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