Arthur Agatston, M.D., is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Miami School of Medicine. He has written over 100 scientific papers and reviewed manuscripts for medical journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the American Journal of Cardiology. He is the author of the best-selling book The South Beach Diet and has appeared on Dateline, Good Morning America, CNN, and 20/20, among others. Dr. Agatston is also frequently featured in the media as an authority on cardiac health and diet. He lives in Miami Beach with his wife, Sari, and their two children, where he has a private practice.