Ian K. Smith

Ian K. Smith
Ian K. Smith
Born	July 15, 1969 (age 55); Danbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Other names	Dr. Ian
Education	BA, Harvard College; MS in Science Education, Columbia University; Dartmouth Medical School; M.D., University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine;
Occupations	Physician; author; television host;
Organization	President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition
Known for	50 Million Pounds Challenge
Notable work	The Fat Smash Diet (2006); Shred: The Revolutionary Diet (2012)
Television	The Doctors (talk show)
Spouse	Tristé Noelle Lieteau (married 2005–present)

Ian K. Smith (born July 15, 1969) is an American physician, author and television host best known for hosting The Doctors. In 2007, he launched the 50 Million Pound Challenge, a national weight loss initiative sponsored by CVS Pharmacy and State Farm.

He has also made appearances on VH1's Celebrity Fit Club series, The View, and as a correspondent for NBC News. He is also the host of HealthWatch with Dr. Ian Smith, a daily news feature.^[1] Smith has authored a number of books related to health and weight loss, as well as three crime novels.

^ Fillo, MaryEllen (2018-11-18). "Celebrity physician-turned-writer Dr. Ian Smith misses his Conn. hometown". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 2020-12-11.

[:0-1] Fillo, MaryEllen (2018-11-18). "Celebrity physician-turned-writer Dr. Ian Smith misses his Conn. hometown". Connecticut Post. Retrieved 2020-12-11.

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Ian K. Smith
Born	(1969-07-15) July 15, 1969 (age 55) Danbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Other names	Dr. Ian
Education	BA, Harvard College MS in Science Education, Columbia University Dartmouth Medical School M.D., University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Occupations	Physician author television host
Organization	President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition
Known for	50 Million Pounds Challenge
Notable work	The Fat Smash Diet (2006) Shred: The Revolutionary Diet (2012)
Television	The Doctors (talk show)
Spouse	Tristé Noelle Lieteau (married 2005–present)