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Who
is Dr. Beale?
Robert S.
Beale, Jr., M.D. was born in Prairie View, Texas, grew up in Durham,
North Carolina, and received his high school education at Phillips Academy
in Andover, Massachusetts. He received both his Bachelor of
Science (Zoology) and Medical Degrees at Howard University in Washington, DC.
In February 1971, after serving in The United
States Public Health Service, he opened an office for the private
practice of family medicine in the Washington, DC suburb of Glenarden,
Maryland. Dr. Beale became interested in specializing
in weight reduction in 1974 because he realized that many of the
illnesses that he was treating such as diabetes, hypertension,
heart disease, cholesterol and arthritis were either caused by
or worsened by being overweight. In 1977, he joined the
American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP), an organization
of physicians dedicated to the ethical treatment of obesity and
eating disorders. Dr. Beale has specialized training and more than 30 years
experience in treating obesity and related overweight conditions. Dr. Beale is conversant
in Spanish and fluent in Portuguese.
NOTE: Sadly my father,
Dr. Beale, was killed in an
automobile accident on November 13, 2004. He was a weight loss
pioneer for over 30 years and I am proud that we have been able
to continue his legacy of caring. To hear
his voice about our program, please
LISTEN
to the recorded message. For a little more insight into the man that
Dr. Beale was, you may read
Thoughts From Daddy's Little Girl.
Please feel free to call me directly at the office if you have
any questions or concerns.
Lisa Beale
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Dr. Horace Laster
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Horace Laster,
MD is a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and a graduate of Howard
University College of Medicine in Washington, DC He is a surgeon
and former Assistant Medical Director of Howard University Hospital
in Washington, DC. He has been working with Dr. Beale since 1993
and has much experience and additional training in dealing with
the overweight patient. Dr. Laster is a Member of the American
Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP).
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Mrs. Idelle Leavy
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Idelle Leavy, a native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, attended McNeese
State College in Lake Charles, Louisiana and Southern
University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She has been the
office manager at Dr. Beale's since 1971 and his Weight
Loss Counselor since 1974. As such she has
more experience in dealing with overweight patients than any other
non-physician in the Washington, DC area. She is widely known
for her sympathetic personality, ability to relate, unselfish
devotion, and helpful suggestions that aid the overweight person
in losing weight. She has attended numerous seminars and training
sessions in order to gain the knowledge necessary to aid in weight
reduction. Mrs. Leavy is conversant in French and Creole. |
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Ms. Lisa Beale
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Lisa Beale, Dr. Beale's
oldest daughter, has a Bachelor of Science
degree from Howard University and a Master of Science
degree from
Johns Hopkins University. She had been an entrepreneur in the
computer business for many years when in 2001 she was asked by her father
to leave Los Angeles and return to Washington, DC to help with his
weight reduction practice. As Dr. Beale's daughter, she
"grew up" with the practice and worked in the office in
many capacities as a youth. Lisa was glad to return to
the practice and to the service of humanity, as she was
not being fulfilled spiritually working primarily with
machines. She holds the titles of Director of
Operations and Weight Loss Counselor. She is an Affiliate Member of the
American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP). Lisa has received
and continues to receive organized training in weight
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Other
Staff Members
Other staff
members are receptionists and medical assistants. They are chosen
for their skill and sympathy in dealing with the patients. All
medical assistants are excellent at drawing blood. We realize
that an overweight person often has small veins, so we are very
good at drawing blood on the first attempt. Two staff members speak fluent Spanish
and English.
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