Career Information
The Discipline is Emerging, the Opportunities are EXPLODING!
Checkout the Diverse career paths of Fellowship-trained Obesity Medicine Physicians.
Caroline Andrew, MD (Weill Cornell, ‘18)
Attending Physician, Hospital for Special Surgery
Director, Weight Management Program
Working to drive down costs and improve outcomes in the orthopedic world as director of the weight management program at an orthopedic surgery center.
Nadia Ahmad, MD, MPH (Harvard, ‘11):
Senior Medical Advisor, Obesity Product Development, Eli Lilly
Guiding the development of more effective anti-obesity medications as a senior advisor in the pharmaceutical industry.
Anthony Millard, MD (Boston, ‘19)
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Northwestern Medicine
Working in a state-of-the-art academic setting to expand obesity research and care to a diverse patient population and broaden obesity knowledge among medical trainees.
Holly Lofton, MD: (Geisinger, ‘08)
Director, Medical Weight Management Program at NYU School of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Surgery
Maximizing weight loss in post-bariatric surgery patients and streamlining weight loss in patients with complex medical needs utilizing pharmacotherapy and metabolic optimization.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA (Harvard '15)
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
Director Of Diversity- Nutrition Obesity Research Center at Harvard (NORCH)
Combining science, clinical care, and policy work to drive down disparities in obesity care.
Pornpoj Pramyothin, MD (Boston, ‘12)
Assistant Professor at Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand
Impacting global obesity treatment as an educator, researcher, and obesity medicine specialist in Thailand.
W. Scott Butsch, MD (Harvard, ‘08)
Associate Professor of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic
Paving the way for the next generation of subspecialty trainees by launching an obesity medicine fellowship program at a prestigious medical center.
Katherine Duncan, MD (Texas'16)
Obesity Medicine Physician
Abrazo Medical Group, Phoenix, AZ
Making a significant impact on patient care in a multi-specialty medical group setting as an obesity medicine specialist.
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Obesity Medicine Physician, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry – Rochester, NY
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Highland Hospital – Rochester, NY
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Title: Assistant Professor- Obesity Medicine Physician Position Description The Division of Bariatric/GI Surgery of the Department of Surgery at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, located at Highland Hospital, seeks an accomplished and collaborative Obesity Medicine Physician to join its established multidisciplinary bariatric and metabolic care program. This faculty position offers the opportunity to provide exceptional patient-centered care, contribute to the education of residents, fellows, and medical students, and help advance the growth and innovation of obesity medicine within a leading academic health system. This is an exceptional opportunity for an obesity medicine physician to provide clinical leadership, mentor learners and colleagues, foster multidisciplinary collaboration, and contribute to the continued evolution of a comprehensive obesity medicine and bariatric surgery program. The University of Rochester is located in Rochester, New York and is surrounded by world class culture, affordable housing and nationally ranked public schools. The City of Rochester is a mecca for the arts: home to a philharmonic orchestra, wonderful museums including the Strong National Museum of Play, internationally recognized dance companies as well as The Eastman School of Music. The Rochester International Jazz Festival is one of the top 10 Jazz festivals in the nation. The region boasts access to great watersports both on Lake Ontario as well as the Finger Lakes. The Finger Lakes region is also home to many internationally known wineries. Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Salary Range or Pay Grade: $225,000- $300,000 The referenced pay range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base range of compensation for this faculty position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on (but not limited to) market data, experience and expertise of the individual, and with consideration to related position salaries. Alignment of clinical incentive-based compensation may also be applicable and will be discussed during the hiring process. Application Instructions Please apply to this position at this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/180200 For questions/concerns pertaining to the position, please email Anne_Hynes@URMC.Rochester.edu
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement EOE, including disability/protected veterans The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
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Obesity Medicine Physician, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center – Lebanon, NH
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Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is searching for a BC/BE Obesity Medicine Physician to join the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Weight Center. The Center is the only fully integrated and multidisciplinary academic weight management center in the state of New Hampshire. The adult consultative clinic is a physician-led program providing comprehensive evaluations and management of obesity as a chronic disease with a focus on health and wellness. Our team includes registered dietitians, certified health coaches, psychologists, wellness nurses, and an integrated culinary medicine team. These team members will be joining our new Center for Digestive Health, a collaboration between Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Obesity Medicine, and Digestive Surgery.
What Dartmouth-Hitchcock has to offer you:
What New England has to offer you:
Dartmouth-Hitchcock is an academic health system serving patients across New England. A national leader in patient-centered health care, D-H is on a path to create a sustainable health system for the region and as a model for the nation. Founded in 1893, the system includes New Hampshire's only Level 1 trauma center and its only air ambulance service, as well as the Norris Cotton Cancer Center, one of only 41 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation, and the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock. As an academic health system, Dartmouth-Hitchcock provides access to nearly 1,500 primary care doctors and specialists in almost every area of medicine, as well as world-class research with the Audrey and Theodor Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Qualifications
Responsibilities
Required Licensure/Certifications
Apply here: https://careers.dhproviders.org/obesity-medicine-physician Dartmouth Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. |
Medical Lead, Obesity Medicine - Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Bariatric and Metabolic Interdisciplinary Program | Cleveland Clinic
The Bariatric and Metabolic Interdisciplinary Program (BMI) at Cleveland Clinic is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and highly motivated Obesity Medicine physician to serve as Medical Lead for the obesity medicine program.
This is an outstanding leadership opportunity for a mid-career obesity medicine physician who is passionate about advancing comprehensive obesity care, leading multidisciplinary teams, mentoring clinicians, and helping shape the future of obesity treatment within one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers.
Position Overview
The Medical Lead will provide clinical and strategic leadership for the obesity medicine team within Cleveland Clinic’s BMI Program. The successful candidate will oversee and support medical obesity care, working closely with bariatric surgeons and a multidisciplinary team. This role includes leadership of a growing obesity medicine team of 18 providers, including 8 physicians and 10 advanced practice providers, across Cleveland Clinic’s enterprise-wide BMI program in Northeast Ohio.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Lead will:
- Provide evidence-based, patient-centered medical management of obesity.
- Medically manage patients undergoing evaluation for metabolic and bariatric surgery, including preoperative optimization and postoperative longitudinal care.
- Lead, support, and mentor a multidisciplinary obesity medicine team across Cleveland Clinic locations.
- Collaborate closely with members of bariatric surgery, psychology, nutrition, endocrinology, hepatology, cardiology, primary care, and other specialties involved in obesity care across the Enterprise.
- Help advance clinical quality, access, operational efficiency, and care standardization across the BMI.
- Participate in academic, educational, and programmatic initiatives.
- Support faculty, APPs, fellows, and trainees through mentorship and education.
- Engage in clinical research and clinical trials, based on interest and experience.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates should have:
- MD or DO degree
- Training and/or substantial experience in obesity medicine and bariatric care
- ABOM certification
- Mid-career level experience in obesity medicine practice
- Demonstrated interest in multidisciplinary care, program development, and team leadership
- Strong communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills
- Interest in academic medicine, education, research, and clinical trials is highly desirable
About the Bariatric and Metabolic Interdisciplinary Program
With a history spanning more than two decades, the Cleveland Clinic BMI Program is one of the largest and most comprehensive programs of its kind. The BMI provides care for approximately 10,000 patients with obesity annually and performs more than 1,000 bariatric operations each year across several hospitals in Northeast Ohio.
With nearly 100 team members, the program brings together obesity medicine, bariatric surgery, psychology, nutrition, advanced practice providers, research, education, and clinical operations in a highly integrated model of care.
The BMI is also a leading center for bariatric and metabolic research, with multiple practice-changing studies published in high-impact journals including JAMA, New England Journal of Medicine, and Nature Medicine. Interest in research and clinical trials is encouraged, and the successful candidate will have opportunities to participate in ongoing and future studies evaluating obesity treatments, metabolic surgery, incretin-based therapies, and long-term outcomes.
Academic and Educational Environment
The BMI has a strong academic mission and supports training programs in:
- Obesity medicine
- Bariatric surgery
- Bariatric psychology
- Obesity-focused APP training
The Medical Lead will have the opportunity to contribute to education, mentorship, curriculum development, and academic growth within a nationally recognized multidisciplinary program.
About Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic is a world-renowned, physician-led academic medical center known for excellence in clinical care, research, innovation, and education. The organization offers a collaborative environment that supports multidisciplinary care, academic productivity, leadership development, and high-impact clinical programs.
Why Join Us
This position offers the opportunity to:
- Lead a large, established, and growing obesity medicine team
- Shape the future of nonsurgical obesity care within a major academic health system
- Work in close partnership with a nationally recognized bariatric surgery program
- Participate in cutting-edge research and clinical trials
- Mentor the next generation of obesity medicine clinicians
- Help build and refine an integrated, enterprise-wide model for obesity and metabolic care
Interested candidates can apply online at: http://www.practicematch.com/physicians/job-details.cfm/1150289
Please submit a CV and one-page letter of interest with your application.
General Internal Medicine Clinician-Educator – Obesity Medicine – Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Northwestern University Obesity Medicine Opportunity – Chicago, IL
| The Division of General Internal Medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks full-time non-tenure-eligible Clinician-Educators at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor. Responsibilities include having a primary care practice with a special focus on complex medical weight loss at Northwestern Medicine on the Streeterville campus. This role will serve as the medical director for Bariatric Surgery program and should have an interest in collaborating with surgeons.This position may also engage in academic activities such as precepting medical students, precepting residents in clinic, inpatient teaching service and participating in other undergraduate medical education activities as well as the opportunity to participate in research activities and clinical trials as a clinical expert or co-investigator. Involvement in academic activities will range based upon prior teaching experience.Qualified candidates will be board-certified/board-eligible in Internal Medicine and be Obesity board certified.
The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled. The expected base pay range for this position is $240,000-$270,000. Northwestern University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal comparators; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Benefits At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more. When applying, please upload a CV and cover letter describing your interest and alignment with the position. Also upload this completed list of references form to suggest the names of individuals who could write letters of reference on your behalf. Applications accepted here: https://facultyrecruiting.northwestern.edu/apply/MjUzNw== Northwestern strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. More information can be found on the COVID-19 and Campus Updates webpage. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law. |