For most of my career, I believed what every heart surgeon is taught: heart disease is a cholesterol problem. Lower LDL, avoid saturated fat, prescribe the statin, and if all else fails, send them to the operating room. Then I became the patient. I was over 100 pounds overweight, metabolically unhealthy, and on the same
Fat vs carbs isn’t as simple as “good” vs “bad.” This article breaks down decades of research on both sides of the heart health debate—and reveals why diet quality matters far more than the macronutrient itself.
Heart surgeon Dr. Philip Ovadia exposes the ultra-processed “health” foods hiding in plain sight — from protein-fortified junk foods and low-carb breads to sugar-free products and trendy beverages — and explains how healthwashing marketing can undermine metabolic health and why whole, real foods remain the better choice.
Learn how omega-6 fatty acid oxidation drives inflammation, plaque, and heart disease—and how balancing omega-3 intake and whole foods can restore metabolic health.
Is sugar addiction more powerful than alcohol addiction? Mike Collins, “The Sugar Free Man,” joins Dr. Philip Ovadia to reveal how sugar hijacks the brain, fuels emotional dependency, and affects one-third of the population. Learn why traditional diets fail, how early childhood patterns shape lifelong cravings, and what it really takes to break free—for good.
Dr. Marty Makary, author of the book “Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong and What It Means for Our Health” discusses the pervasive issue of medical dogma and its impact on patient care. Dr. Makary, a surgeon and public health expert, challenges long-held medical assumptions and highlights the importance of evidence-based medicine.
Dr. Philip Ovadia was recently featured on the Get Healthy Tampa Bay podcast with Dr. Reller. While on the podcast, Dr. Ovadia shared his personal journey from struggling with obesity to adopting a low-carb, carnivorous diet, his insights on the current dietary guidelines, the role of statins and GLP-1 receptor agonists, and the importance of addressing insulin resistance. He also discussed his telemedicine practice, his book “Stay Off My Operating Table,” and his work with the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners.
The holiday season can be a wonderful time of year — but it can also throw a wrench into your metabolic health. Over 75% of people eat more during the holidays, and 90% of us gain between one and 10 pounds. With all the cookies, candies, and holiday treats, keeping your eating habits in check
You’ve probably heard sugar isn’t dangerous in moderation. After all, how much can a single cookie really affect your health? But when we look at thousands of studies on sugar over the past 100 years, there’s a very clear and alarming trend—people are dying from sugar. In reality, one cookie wouldn’t cause lasting health problems.
A heart attack can feel like a world-ending emergency. Although 805,000 people experience one every year, it can still be an incredibly isolating medical event — and perhaps not something you thought would happen to you. There are countless articles online explaining how you can avoid heart attacks. But now that you’ve experienced one and
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