T.L. "Tedd" Mitchell, M.D. of Dallas, Texas – Dr. Mitchell
is the Medical Director for the Cooper Wellness Program
at the renowned Aerobics Center in Dallas, Texas. He
also serves as President of the Cooper Clinic. His medical practice
focuses on health maintenance and disease prevention
through physical fitness and proper nutrition. An active
researcher and author, Dr. Mitchell has published dozens
of studies in peer reviewed scientific journals and
serves as both a columnist and medical editor for USA
Weekend magazine. In addition to his writing, he
also lectures extensively to both lay and scientific
groups. Dr. Mitchell received his medical education
at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He is a diplomat
of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and holds
a certificate of added qualifications in Sports Medicine.
He is also a fellow of the American College of Sports
Medicine. While in high school in Longview, Texas, Dr.
Mitchell competed at the national level in swimming,
and several of his records in freestyle and butterfly
continue to hold more than 20 years later.
