Lawrence A. May
| Lawrence A. May | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1948 (age 67–68) Brooklyn, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater |
Harvard College (B.S., 1970) Harvard Medical School (M.D., 1974) |
| Occupation | physician |
Dr. Lawrence A. May (born 1948) is an American physician, author and public speaker. He was voted one of the Best Doctors in Los Angeles and one of the Best Doctors in America by Los Angeles Magazine. He is the former chairman of Herbalife Medical Advisory Board. [1] May has appeared on numerous television programs as a medical authority. He also represents (Pitchman) the claimed "natural remedy" Proventol sold on late night television targeting older men with prostrate problems. He is also the clinical director for Targeted Medical Pharma, Inc.
He is married to Sarita Gilbert May and has two children.
Background
May grew up in Brooklyn, New York and attended Midwood High School. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Harvard College[2] in 1970 and received his M.D. from Harvard Medical School in 1974.
Books
In 1974, at the age of 25, May published his first book with Random House: Getting In—A Guide to Acceptance by the College of Your Choice (with Joel Levine). His second book, Getting the Most Out of Your Doctor was published by Basic Books in 1978. Since then, May has written seven additional books on subjects as varied as bicycling and disease description. He is the author of the widely utilized medical textbook, Primary Care Medicine.
Medical Practice
May specializes in all facets of internal medicine. His clinical practice is located in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, California. May has consulted for the Cancer Prevention Society, The State of California Board of Medical Quality Assurance and McNeil Pharmaceuticals.
He was a member of the board of Governors of Encino, Tarzana Regional Medical Center and the University of California, Los Angeles faculty. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians