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About Dr. Terlinsky
Dr. Alan Terlinsky is an active sports and outdoors enthusiast who rarely misses an opportunity for skiing, playing tennis or enjoying nature and the outdoors. His life-long belief in the restorative powers of nutrition and exercise, in concert with his advanced medical training, led to the foundation of Nu-Living Weight Management.

Professional Activities
Dr. Terlinsky was inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Physicians on March 29, 2001 in Atlanta, at the annual meeting of the American College of physicians.

A physician becomes a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) based on evidence of continuing medical education, scholarship, teaching and community service. Dr. Terlinsky has attended a number of recent medical meetings. In January of 2001, Dr. Terlinsky was at the Winter Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology. In March of 2001, he attended the Annual Meeting of the American College of Physicians. In January of 2002, he attended a national meeting on Advances in Diabetes and Endocrinology. One month later, he went to a national conference on a new approach to arthritis and pain management. In April of 2002, Dr. Terlinsky was in Chicago for the annual meeting of the National Kidney Foundation.

Dr. Terlinsky attended the annual meeting of the AABM, the American Association of Bariatric Medicine in Boston, Sept. 17-21, 2002. State of the art medical information about the medical treatment of Obesity was presented. Dr. Barry Sears of the Zone Diet and Dr. Atkins of the Atkins diet were key speakers. Dr. Terlinsky added bariatric medicine to his practice; his new program is called Nu-Living Weight Management.

In May 2003, Dr. Terlinsky took and passed the Specialists In Clinical Hypertension Examination given by the American Society of Hypertension. He is among only 15 physicians in Virginia with this certification. In the same year, Dr. Terlinsky also attended the annual meeting of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. He passed the oral and written examination given by the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. With this new specialty, Dr. Terlinsky is certified in four medical areas: Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Hypertension and Weight Medicine (Bariatrics).

Dr. Terlinsky was a guest on WMAL 630 AM radio "Health Line". He participated in a show on the topic of the Obesity Epidemic in the US. On November 7, 2003 Dr. Terlinsky gave a Medical Grand Rounds at the Virgina Hospital Center. His talk was entitled Old Genes, New Food and a Toxic Environment: The Perfect Obesity Storm. In it, he discussed the basis of the obesity epidemic.

Dr. Terlinsky has appeared as a guest on numerous radio and TV programs. In Washington, DC he has appeared on WMAL 630 AM radio “Health Line”  discussing  the topic of the Obesity Epidemic in the US. On November 7, 2003 Dr. Terlinsky gave a Medical Grand Rounds at the Virgina Hospital Center. His talk was entitled “Old Genes, New Food and a Toxic Environment: The Perfect Obesity Storm”. In it, he discussed the basis of the obesity epidemic. He has recently been a guest on public TV in Fairfax County discussing Bio-identical Hormones and Anti-Aging Medicine.

Professional Certifications
Dr. Terlinsky is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology (diseases of the kidney.) He holds certification and diplomate status from the American Society of Hypertension (Specialist in Hypertension). the North American Menopause Society (Specialist in Hormonal Conditions of Women), the American Academy for Restorative and Anti-Aging Medicine, the American Society of Bariatric Physicians ( Specialist in medical weight loss.) He has also taken advanced training in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome from Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum  and has been certified as a level 1 Diana Schwarzbein Principle Practitoner.

Primary Care & Internal Medicine
Boarded in Internal Medicine, (Georgetown University, 1975-76) Dr. Terlinksy has over 23 years of active clinical experience as a medical practitioner. Currently, he is available to patients 5 days per week in his northern Virginia based family practice.

The Bariatrics Specialization
Board-certified by the American Board of Bariatric Physicians, Dr. Terlinsky has extensive training and experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of obesity, overweight and weight-related health problems.

In addition to caring for patients, Doctor Terlinsky has an intense interest in this specialization; reading and traveling to attend lectures, seminars and conferences in order to stay abreast of the most recent medical advances in the field. All of this information, whether traditional or newly-acquired technology, is readily available to any patients participating in Dr. Terlinsky’s Nu-Living Weight Management program.

The Clinical Hypertension Specialization
Hypertension, also known as "high blood pressure" is defined as a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90 mm Hg (a systolic pressure above 140 with a diastolic pressure above 90).

Chronic hypertension is often referred to as a silent condition - its stealthiness makes it even more dangerous. Untreated, it can cause blood vessel damage in the retina (eye), congestive heart failure, kidney failure, and stroke. Measurement of blood pressure is the foremost diagnostic procedure. Moreover, not checking blood pressure is an invitation to hypertension. Although a specific cause for hypertension is rarely found (it is a combination of genetic and other factors), the treatments are known and effective. They include exercise (aerobic), weight reduction, salt restriction, and medication.

As one among only 15 physicians in Virginia certified by the American Society of Hypertension as a Specialist In Clinical Hypertension, Dr. Terlinsky is well qualified for the diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care of patients with hypertension and related health issues.

The Nephrology Specialization
Nephrology is the study of the kidney, including its anatomy, physiology, pathology, and pathophysiology. As a nephrologist, Dr. Terlinsky has been educated and trained in kidney diseases, kidney transplantation, and dialysis therapy. Nephrology is classified as an internal medicine sub-specialty; therefore, Dr. Terlinksy was board-certified in internal medicine prior to obtaining certification in Nephrology.

Since hypertension is so often linked to renal disease, having both Nephrology and Clinical Hypertension specializations uniquely qualifies a physician for the care of patients with acute renal problems including transplant and dialysis, as well as a wide range of diseases or conditions that affect or involve kidney function.

Specialized Care
Strongly-held beliefs in ongoing medical education have enabled Dr. Terlinksy to expand and develop his unique "umbrella" of expertise and care. Boarded in Internal Medicine, he is also a specialist in Nephrology, as well as Clinical Hypertension. In addition, he recently passed his certifying exam in Bariatric Medicine, offered through the American Society of Bariatric Physicians.

These advanced certifications, coupled with years of "hands-on" experience help explain "Doctor T's" amazing insight into the cycles of overweight, obesity and related health issues -- and his success is helping so many to overcome them.

Preventative Medicine
Another of Dr. Terlinsky's firmly-held beliefs is in preventative medicine, which he practices whenever possible. Preventative medicine is the ongoing promotion of good health by dealing with underlying causes and issues. It is also anything that reduces a patient's future health risk level. Quitting smoking is one example of preventative medicine. Vaccination is another. So are maintaining proper weight to avoid diabetes, and controlling blood sugar to prevent complications in a diabetic person.

Functional and Interactive Medicine
Functional medicine is an emerging diagnostic discipline in which practioners view symptoms as indicators of biochemical dysfunction for which the most effective and safe treatment involves optimal nutrition, the removal of harmful toxins, and the optimization of the body's own complex restorative mechanisms.

Dr. Terlinsky uses this functional approach to treat modern disorders such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and women's issues including menopause, perimenopause and hormonal problems. He has created a new website to help those who suffer chronic disorders at www.optimalwellnessdoc.com.

Integrative medicine: Certain existing "alternative", and/or "holistic" (mind-body) methodologies have been revitalized by new research and technological progress. This integration of old and new and of conventional and alternative medicine forms the basis for IM's core beliefs.