Michael Klaper

Michael Klaper
Portrait photo of Dr Michael Klaper speaking into microphone
Klaper in 2019
Born
Michael Anthony Klaper

(1947-07-19) July 19, 1947 (age 77)
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipAmerican
EducationUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine, 1972 (Zoology, Psychology, Astronomy)
OccupationMedical doctor
Known forVeganism
SpouseAlese Jones[2]
Relativesparents: David Klaper, DDS (father); Jean T. Klaper(mother); Robert D. Klaper (brother); Cynthia Lee Pararo (ex-wife); Alese Jones (wife since April 8, 2014)
Medical career
ProfessionFamily medicine[1]
InstitutionsInstitute for Nutrition Research and Education, NASA, True North Health Center, Santa Rosa Medical Center
Sub-specialtiesnutritional medicine, lifestyle medicine, veganism
Researchnutritional medicine, vegan nutrition
Websitewww.doctorklaper.com

Michael A. Klaper (July 19, 1947) is an American physician, vegan health educator, conference and event speaker, and an author of articles and books of vegan medical advice. Graduating from medical school in 1972, Klaper became a vegan ten years later and subsequently became active in the area, publishing three books advocating veganism and serving as a founding director of the Institute of Nutrition Education and Research.

  1. ^ "Dr. Michael Klaper, MD – Santa Rosa, CA | Family Medicine". Doximity.com. Archived from the original on October 23, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
  2. ^ Holistic Holiday at Sea: Alese Jones. A Taste of Health, accessed July 19, 2018