Dr. McDoniel is a bariatric specialist with over 14 years experience helping individuals obtain their personal health and wellness goals. He is one of only a small number of specialists professionally trained in the field of psychology, exercise physiology, and nutrition.
Dr. McDoniel holds a Doctorate degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology.
He is a Fellow of The American College of Nutrition, The Obesity Society and is a Board Certified Exercise Physiologist.
Finally, Dr. McDoniel has published several research articles on topics ranging from metabolism, obesity treatment, and sleep apnea. Below is a list of his recent publications
McDoniel, S. & Hammond, R. (2010). A 24-week randomized controlled trial comparing usual care diet and metabolic-based diet plans in obese adults. International Journal of Clinical Practice. 64(11); 1503-1511
McDoniel, S. & Hammond, R. (2010) An observational study of a comprehensive treatment program for obese adults diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. Topics in Clinical Nutrition. 25(2); 172-179
McDoniel, S., Wolskee, P, & Shen, J. (2010). Treating obesity with a novel hand-held device, computer software program, and internet technology in primary care: The SMART motivational trial. Patient Education & Counseling, 17; 185-191.
McDoniel, S. (2009). The metabolic equivalent (MET) is less than the 1-MET standard in obese adults.
Obesity. 17(s2); 146.
McDoniel, S., Haugen, H., Tran, Z., & Nieman, D (2009). The accuracy and reliability of using a handheld indirect calorimeter for assessing body fat in overweight adults. Obesity. 17(s2); 204.
McDoniel, S., Nelson, H., and Thompson, C. (2008) Employing RMR technology in a 90-day weight control program. Obesity Facts, 1(6); 298-304.
McDoniel, S. (2007). A systematic review on the accuracy and reliability of a hand-held indirect calorimeter for assessing energy needs in adults & children. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. 17(5); 491-500.