The Metabolic Doc Center for Lifter's Health Is a Specially Created Healthcare Model Designed

The Metabolic Doc Center for Lifter's Health is a specially created healthcare model designed to deliver state of the art evidenced based medicine to today's Lifter. Modern resistance training has evolved into an enormous socio-cultural entity. Power Lifters, Body Builders and Strong Men now define the hearts and souls of millions of men, world-wide! The extreme nature of these lifestyles, not to mention the activities alone, often leads to complications in health. Your health is the basis of your strength. Our focus is to maintain your health, so you can stay strong and healthy for as long as possible. Dr. Thomas O'Connor, The Metabolic Doc, a board certified Internist, has developed a medical practice focusing on the health of men who lift weights. Dr. O'Connor has been lifting weights in garages and sweat shops since he was 13 years old and knows first-hand the extreme nature of this culture. At the age of 23, he completed his Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology and by 30, he was training for medical school!

Circa Jan 2003, during his second year of residency, at University of Connecticut School of Medicine, at 4:30 am he cared for his first "lifter" patient- a 37 year old fearful Power Lifter presenting to the ER in atrial fibrillation. The ER staff, intimidated by this gentile giant, paged Dr.O'Connor from his call room to care for him- Lifters health care was born! Now Dr. O'Connor, a multi-record holder Power Lifter with a 505 lb. bench at 198 lbs. spends his days protecting the health of men who have dedicated their lives to the pursuit strength.

Dr. O'Connor keeps things simple, as he spends several hours with each man during the intake History and Physical exam. Each man has a unique story and fingerprint, thus attention to detail is imperative.

Medical issues addressed by Dr. O’Connor:

 Cardiovascular health- The most deadly medical problem facing men overall is heart disease and specifically men who lift weights! Dr. O'Connor is an expert in the management of hypertension-that can lead to an enlarged heart and later heart failure. Abnormal lipid profiles are also a key focus of Dr. O'Connor's expertise.

 Metabolic disease-Large men and men who use sports supplements present with a variety of metabolic and systemic irregularities that can lead to malaise, fatigue and abnormal hormonal physiologies, e.g., hypogonadism (low testosterone), dysfunctional adrenal and thyroid physiology.

 Sexual optimization- Years of hard training and sport supplement use often leads to impairments in libido and erectile issues. Dr. O'Connor is an expert at diagnosing and ameliorating these conditions.