Ted L. Edwards, Jr., M.D., director
of The Hills Medical Group, is an acclaimed author and internist trained in
Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Anti-aging modalities. He has been
in private practice in Austin since 1964. He has served his profession and
community as previous Chairman of the Texas Medical Association Section on
Digestive Diseases, as Chief of Staff of Holy Cross Hospital, as Team Physician
and Chairman of Sports Medicine for the U.S. Cycling Federation, and as Chairman
of the Texas Governor's Commission on Physical Fitness.
Due
to his pioneering concept of "Wellness" in Texas while serving as
the Chairman of the Texas Governor's Commission on Physical Fitness, he was
given the honorary title of "The Father of Wellness in Texas." Well-known
for his cutting edge anti-aging and integrative medical treatment knowledge,
he hosted his own radio show and has been a featured speaker in the area of
Gastroenterology, Alternative Medicine and Wellness. In addition, Dr. Edwards
has authored two books in the genre, Power Aging and Weight Loss to Super Wellness.
He served as a charter member of the American Holistic Medical Association and
on the Board of Directors for 6 years in the 1980's.
Dr. Edwards believes in the power of prayer for healing. He is an ordained at
First Baptist Church in Austin, Texas, and serves on the team for its healing
services. He believes that gratitude and forgiveness are essential to healing.
