Meet TLC's 'My 600-lb Life' Dr. Nowzaradan at book signing event

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Fans of a well-known Houston doctor, who is also the star of TLC's "My 600-lb Life," will have the opportunity to meet him in person this week.

Obesity expert and bariatric surgeon Dr. Younan Nowzaradan, known endearingly to his patients as "Dr. Now" on the TLC show is scheduled to appear at a book signing reception at St. Joseph Medical Center- Downtown Thursday afternoon. The event begins at 5 p.m.

Nowzaradan's new book "The Scale Does Not Lie, People Do" puts into perspective the economic impact of obesity, which every year claims the lives of millions globally and has doubled in 70 countries since 1980.

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"Obesity is not a choice for people," Nowzaradan recently told Chron.com. "It's not something that most people can walk their weight off with diet and exercise."

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing and fans will have the rare opportunity to take a photo with the famous doctor. This is Nowzaradan's second book.

Complimentary valet parking will be available at 1401 St. Joseph Parkway, or guests can self park at 1310 St. Joseph Parkway. To RSVP to see Nowzaradan, head over to the event page.

Michelle Iracheta is a digital reporter in Houston. Read her on our breaking news site, Chron.com, and on our subscriber site, houstonchronicle.com. | michelle.iracheta@chron.com