Paging Dr. Ivan: From Mr. USA to Changing Lives for Better Health

Dr. Ivan Rusilko’s life story provides a pathway for those searching for wellness. Ivan Rusilko graduated from Mercyhurst College and began medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and was the first Mercyhurst student to be accepted at LECOM under the Early Acceptance Program. Before completing his medical program, Rusilko left LECOM to follow a career in modeling, becoming Mr. USA in 2008. Rusilko returned to medical school at LECOM and graduated in 2010. He now manages a boutique medical clinic in Miami for celebrities and others seeking the latest therapy and lifestyle treatments. He specializes in creating healthy lifestyles that support longevity and improved overall quality of life through medically supervised and customized diagnostic and treatment programs. His brand of Lifestyle Medicine caters to patients who desire and who are committed to investing in themselves. Nestled comfortably in the heart of Miami Beach, this exclusive practice welcomes anyone truly dedicated and seeking an alternative way to prevent or correct aches, pains or other medical issues. Through diagnosis and adopting a treatment plan on an environmental, behavioral and medical level, Dr. Rusilko creates healthy lifestyle programs that support longevity and help improve overall quality of life. Getting to know his patients one on one, Dr. Rusilko targets lifestyle-related problems with an advanced clinical approach and individualized prescription. “Age … well that’s just a number,” he says. “Whether you are 18 or 80, you deserve to feel and look your absolute best. So why not start that today.” Dr. Rusilko is proud to have served as the former Medical Director and Co-Founder of Club Essential Wellness Retreat in Miami Beach and at Miami Institute’s Medical Fitness, Nutrition and Sexual Health programs. Dr. Rusilko has been featured as a health writer and lifestyle coach for the Washington Times and other publications. He serves as a medical expert and spokesman for the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Rusilko teaches aesthetic and wellness-based certification courses and is a member of the Physician Advisory Board for the American Academy of Procedural Medicine. Today, Dr. Ivan Rusilko’s talents and programs are recognized across the globe.