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As Founder and CEO, Dr. Saxena's vision for Vanguard Fitness MD.was shaped over 20 years ago while treating heart and vascular patients in a rural cardiovascular medicine clinic. It was during this tenure that he noticed the unfortunate reality that most of the heart and vascular patients of the clinic were there as a result of poor physical conditioning, limited knowledge of health, nutrition and wellness. He observed that the patient base consisted of individuals who would return to the clinic for repeat cardiac treatment, or the development of new symptoms due to compensation patterns created by the original pathophysiology. He encouraged these patients to participate in exercise and fitness programs, but did not have the time nor resources to effectively assess, develop, and implement a safe, comprehensive nutrition and fitness plan. Until now. Dr. Saxena’s Education & Formal Training Dr. Saxena's post secondary education began in Athens Georgia where he earned his Bachelors of Science in Biology at the University of Georgia. He then graduated from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, followed by an Internal medicine residency at Penn State University and a fellowship in cardiovascular disease from the prestigious University of Miami. He earned an MBA from Auburn University. Dr. Saxena used his foundation of medical skills, his enthusiasm for fitness to obtain the ICCA accredited NASM– Certified Personal Trainer certification – and his extensive experiences working with a wide variety of medical and fitness professionals to develop the individualized program he has created for Vanguard Fitness MD. Experience to Lead, Awareness to Guide His experience in working in such diverse venues as community health clinics, hospitals and medical practices enhanced his awareness of the wide gulf that exists between the medical community and fitness facilities, particularly for those individuals trying to recover from, and manage, a diagnosed disease. This led to the development of a comprehensive training system that coordinates exercise and fitness programs for individuals with diagnosed diseases from the medical community, the core of Vanguard Fitness MD's program. Publications & Memberships Dr. Saxena has participated in clinical research in varied topics such as heart failure, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, peripheral arterial disease, chronic kidney disease, resulting in medical publications, a national award for a presentation at the ACP National Meeting, invitations to provide lectures to cardiovascular professionals at continuing education conferences. To bridge the gap between progression back to optimal health.
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