Ian K. Smith

Ian K. Smith
Born (1969-07-15) July 15, 1969 (age 55)
Other namesDr. Ian
Education
Occupations
  • Physician
  • author
  • television host
OrganizationPresident's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition
Known for50 Million Pounds Challenge
Notable workThe Fat Smash Diet (2006)
Shred: The Revolutionary Diet (2012)
TelevisionThe Doctors (talk show)
SpouseTristé 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.

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