Stewart Lonky, M.D., stands as a prominent leader in the battle against obesity, dedicating decades to understanding the profound impact of excess weight on human health. With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Lonky has made significant contributions across clinical, academic, and research settings. He is widely recognized for his expertise in pulmonology, internal medicine, and critical care medicine, and he is a sought-after writer and speaker on the often-overlooked causes of the obesity epidemic.
Dr. Lonky maintains a thriving medical practice. His medical journey began with a degree from Downstate Medical Center and an internship at Brooklyn’s Kings County Hospital. He progressed through residencies at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis and U.C. San Diego Medical Center, where he later completed a prestigious NIH fellowship in pulmonary disease and biochemistry. Dr. Lonky also holds an MBA from Pepperdine University, enhancing his leadership in the healthcare field.
Throughout his career, Dr. Lonky has pioneered exploring the complex interplay between environmental and behavioral factors in weight regulation. He was among the first to connect environmental pollutants with health issues, publishing groundbreaking research on using activated natural zeolite to aid in the excretion of toxic metals. He has also raised awareness of the link between oxygen deprivation and right heart failure, contributing to a deeper understanding of this aspect of cardiovascular disease. His innovative AIPE treatment paradigm helps patients address environmental pollutants and behavioral factors contributing to obesity.
Dr. Lonky’s academic roles include serving as an assistant professor at the UCSD School of Medicine, where his research led to significant discoveries in the biochemical mechanisms of chronic lung disease and emphysema. He also directed Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Daniel Freeman Hospitals in Los Angeles and was a San Diego Department of Public Health consultant.
As an entrepreneur, Dr. Lonky co-founded Trylon Corporation, where he served as Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, and Director of Medical Research and Product Development. Under his leadership, Trylon advanced technologies that revolutionized the early detection of cervical and oral cancers are now used worldwide.
In addition to his clinical and entrepreneurial achievements, Dr. Lonky serves on the NutraPharma Corporation and Histologics Corporation boards, contributing to innovations in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. He is also a recognized authority in medical-legal evaluations, specializing in PQME, AME, and IME assessments.
Dr. Lonky’s interest in the relationship between toxic environments and health, particularly obesity, has been a driving force throughout his career. He co-authored Invisible Killers: The Truth About Environmental Genocide and has lectured extensively across the United States, Canada, and Australia, including a keynote address at the 35th Annual Cancer Control Society Convention.
His latest book, Outsmarting Obesity, offers a science-based exploration of obesity’s causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention, providing new hope in addressing this global health crisis.
Dr. Lonky is a Diplomate of the American Boards of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary, and Critical Care Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. Despite a demanding schedule of speaking engagements and high-profile health programs, Dr. Lonky remains deeply committed to advancing the public’s understanding of obesity and its far-reaching consequences.
Dr. Lonky resides in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara with his wife, Marilyn. They have two daughters and four grandchildren.
