OUR MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Our Weight Loss Program Has Successfully Assisted Over 45,000 Patients Since 1992!

Dr. David Ikudayisi is a Board Certified Internist who started developing a great interest in Aesthetic & Cosmetic Medicine at the end of his fifth year in medical school, when he was doing an elective clinical clerkship at a Cosmetic Surgical Center in Paris, France under the supervision of Dr. Sherriff in 1995. He also worked at a Cosmetic Surgical Center in Philadelphia, PA in USA from 1998 to 2000 before starting his residency program in Internal Medicine.

Beginning in 1992, our weight loss program has successfully treated many patients and it was later modified for even better result in 2004 by Dr. David Ikudayisi, who continues to use evidence based research results to modify the program when needed.

Building on this vast experience, our Wellness Centers offer the best in healthy, sustainable weight loss and maintenance programs, including life style modification, Appetite Suppressant, HCG Sublingual or Injections, Nutritional Plans, Protein products, Nutraceuticals and supplements, all designed to help you lose and maintain your weight.

Dr. David Ikudayisi was born in West Africa, and he attended the Best Medical College in Russia - Sechenov Moscow Medical Academy, where he graduated with flying colors. After graduation, he came to United States of America to further his education. Dr. Ikudayisi did his Residency Training in Internal Medicine Primary Care at Interfaith Medical Center - Brooklyn Jewish Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. He came to Florida in June 2003 to further his training in Geriatric Medicine at University of South Tampa (USF), Tampa, FL.

Prior to starting his Residency training, Dr. David Ikudayisi had over two years of practical experience in various Cosmetic Surgeries in Philadelphia, PA, and this was preceded by his practical experience in cosmetic surgeries in Paris, France where his sister lived. In Philadelphia, he assisted in many surgical cosmetic procedures like surgical facelifts, breast augmentation & reduction, tummy tucks, thigh lifts, liposuction, rhinoplasty, cheek & chin implants, fat transplant to lips to name a few.

Dr. David Ikudayisi is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and he is the Medical Director of Glory Wellness Center & Weight Loss Clinic. He started this multi-specialty health care centers because of his comprehensive training, experience and strong interest in Aesthetics, Cosmetics, Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. The variety of services or procedures provided includes Platelet Rich (PRP) Therapy as in Vampire Facelift®, Vampire Breastlift®, Vampire Nipplelift®, Vampire Facial®, Neck Lift, O-Shot® for women and P-Shot® for men, BOTOX® Cosmetic, JUVÉDERM®, Mesotherapy/Lipotherapy/Lipo-Dissolve, Submental Liposuction, Autologous Fat Transfer, Adult Stem Cell Therapy especially Adult Adipose (Fat) Stem Cell Therapy, Adult and Adolescent Weight Management, Anti-Aging Medicine/Preventive Medicine, and Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Dr David Ikudayisi speaks four (4) different languages and he is dedicated to giving back to the community. He does this through free community health fair in Internal Medicine, Bariatrics and Aesthetics at various non-profit organization centers and at his Wellness Centers.

He strongly believes that “To whom much is given, much is expected" in order to glorify God in others’ lives.

In Hormone Replacement Therapy, Dr. David Ikudayisi has trained under “American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, aka A4M”, under the “Empire Medical Training” and under “Dr. Neal Rouzier” with other thousands of physicians in Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy, which are the #1 source worldwide for the continuing medical education of physicians.

In Mesotherapy, Dr. David Ikudayisi trained under the renowned Dr. Patricia Rittes, the true & only pioneer of spot-fat-reduction (Lipotherapy/Lipodissolve), and Dr. Le Coz, the Head of the French Society of Mesotherapy."

In Vampire Procedures that are trademarks using Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), he was trained by the Investor/designer of the Vampire procedures - Dr. Charles Runels

In Medical application of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Adult Adipose (Fat) Stem Cell, Dr. David Ikudayisi was trained under multiple organizations and instructors at Empire Medical Training based in Florida, Florida Academy of Pain Medicine, American Academy of Pain Management, and “Stem Cell Training” in association with Bioheart, Inc.

In Stem Cell Therapy or Regenerative medicine, he was trained by one of the most influential Stem Cell Scientist in the world – Kristin Comella of Bioheart, Inc.

Society and Memberships

American College of Aesthetic and Cosmetic Physicians

American Society of Bariatric Physician

American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine

American Academy of Pain Management

Dr. Woods Rogers

Dr Woods Rogers,III, MD graduated from West Point and subsequently from the University of Florida College of Medicine. He served in the US Air Force as a Flight Surgeon and General Medical Officer. On his return to civilian life he practiced hospital Emergency Medicine for 22 years, then 10 years as a general practitioner, adult medicine. Subsequently he has been involved in bariatric/weight loss medicine since 2007, and he joined Dr. David Ikudayisi at his Glory Wellness Center & Weight Loss Clinic in 2010. He brings a wide range of experience in assessment, counselling, and patient care to this organization.