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.
JOB BOARD
Job Opportunities with preference for Fellowship-trained Obesity Medicine Physicians
For information on how to post a job opportunity on this page, please email: info@omfellowship.org.
Mercy Health St. Joseph Warren Hospital Medical Weight Loss Clinic is seeking a full-time obesity medicine physician.
The practice is located in Youngstown, Ohio where it serves a tri-county area in northeast Ohio with a population of over 500,000 residents.
The medical weight loss program was started in 2018 and has grown substantially each year since. Patient visits in 2024 totaled 7800. Of these, 2000 were new patient consults.
The team is comprised of an ABOM certified endocrinologist, an ABOM certified internist, a nurse practitioner with specialty certification in obesity medicine and a registered dietician.
The sought after candidate should have a passion for the treatment of obesity and be board- certified by the ABOM or board-eligible. A flexible work schedule allows for four 10-hour days, if desired. There are no weekend hours or night-time call.
Compensation Package includes:
1. Sign on bonus/ medical education bonus of $100,000
2. Highly competitive salary
3. Relocation
4. Benefit package
5. Generous time off
6. 403B with employer match
7. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) employer funded retirement account
8. And other enhanced benefits!
About Mercy Health Youngstown:
Bon Secours Mercy Health Youngstown, formerly Humility of Mary Health Partners, is an integrated health system in the Mahoning Valley, which encompasses the Youngstown/Warren metropolitan area – Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties in Ohio. It is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, which is headquartered in Cincinnati and is the largest health system in Ohio and one of the largest Catholic health systems in the United States. It is affiliated with several medical schools including Northeast Ohio Medical University just north and Lake Erie College of Medicine northeast of the area.
Bon Secours Mercy Health Youngstown provides a full spectrum of healthcare services – acute inpatient and trauma, outpatient and ambulatory, rehabilitation, behavioral, emergency and urgent care, primary care physicians in patient-centered medical homes, specialist physician care, home health, home medical equipment, long-term care and hospice care, as well as Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley. Learn more at: www.BSMHealth.org.
Bon Secours Mercy Health Physicians offers an extensive network of physicians and is the largest group in the Mahoning Valley. Our team includes primary care physicians and a wide range of specialties.
Community:
Situated an hour’s drive from Cleveland and Pittsburgh, Youngstown is at the center of the Mahoning Valley. With a population of 550,000, it’s a comfortable and inviting community with excellent schools and affordable housing, plus dozens of galleries, museums, performance venues and historic sites. Mahoning County is home to lush parks and miles of hiking and biking trails. Several nearby lakes are great places to spend the day on the water. Plus, you’re just an hour south of beautiful Lake Erie.
The Youngstown area has been ranked #4 in the country for top-quality public golf courses, with more than a dozen to play. Northeast Ohio is home to some of the finest domestic wineries in the country with varietals unique to the climate. The local dining scene satisfies “foodies” with a wide variety of cuisine.
From the professional Youngstown Symphony Orchestra to the longest continually running community theater in the U.S., the arts are playing an important part in the rebirth of the area. The unique Butler Institute of American Art is home to over 20,000 works created solely by American artists. In addition to traditional malls, you’ll find everything from Ohio’s only indoor Amish Market to
quaint antique shops and one of Ohio’s most unique farmers markets. The area offers USHL hockey, Division 1 NCAA football and Class A baseball. It’s easy to take in the game of your choice close to home. For major league sports, Cleveland and Pittsburgh are just an hour away.
Youngstown is perfectly situated for those who like to travel with 3 international airports within an hour’s drive.
Please send CV to:
Christine Ruggieri, Physician Recruitment Mercy Health Youngstown
Mobile: 330-240-4838
CMRuggieri@Mercy.com
Description
Full-time physician sought by Massachusetts General Hospital/MGPO to perform clinical duties in the MGH Weight Center pediatrics program. Physician will see pediatric patients with obesity. The incumbent will have teaching responsibilities and academic appointment will be at the Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor level at Harvard Medical School and determined by the applicant's credentials.
Please submit CV and letter of interest by email to Courtney Ostrikis at costrikis@mgh.harvard.edu
Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive care (assessment, diagnosis, treatment through behavioral/lifestyle therapy, pharmacotherapy, and coordination of metabolic/bariatric surgery) for pediatric and young adult patients with obesity within an established academic outpatient clinic. The schedule follows standard Monday-Friday office hours and offers both in-office and virtual care delivery.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of advanced practice providers, nutrition therapists, psychologist, and metabolic/bariatric surgeons to optimize comprehensive patient care.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new programs or services within the Pediatric Weight Center to enhance patient care and expand the clinic’s offerings.
- Pursue ongoing professional development through continuing education and actively stay informed on the latest advancements in pediatric obesity medicine.
- Participate in a group call rotation to manage after-hours urgent patient calls and provide cross coverage for colleagues during absences.
- Engage in the Mass General Brigham’s (MGB) electronic-consult program to provide focused guidance to other other clinicians at MGB who are caring for pediatric and young adult patients with obesity.
- Precept and teach medical residents and fellows rotating through the MGH Weight Center.
Requirements
Requires M.D. or D.O. degree or equivalent with training in Pediatrics or Family Medicine via completion of ACGME-accredited residency in Pediatric or Family Medicine. Must be board certified or board eligible for certification in Obesity Medicine. Completion of an Obesity Medicine fellowship is preferred.
About Massachusetts General Hospital: 999-bed academic medical center and teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School located in the heart of Boston that is part of Mass General Brigham, a non-profit health care system that is committed to patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community locally and globally. Founded in 1994 by Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Mass General Brigham includes community and specialty hospitals, a managed care organization, a physician network, community health centers, home care, and other health-related entities.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Information
- Location: Boston and Waltham MA
- Company Name: Massachusetts General Hospital/MGPO
- Practice Setting: Hospital/Clinic
- Job Type: Full-Time
Atrium Health Seeking Obesity Medicine Physician
Physician for Obesity Medicine - If it’s possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina and South Carolina. We invite Obesity Medicine Physicians to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and progressive visionaries together in our Weight Management team at Atrium Health Weight Management in Charlotte, North Carolina.
We are a designated MBSAQIP Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the American College of Surgeons.
Essential Functions
- Candidate must be BC/BE in FM or IM
- Expertise in the field of obesity medicine
- Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine required
Atrium Health Weight Management, created in 2007, was the first in the region to combine medical and surgical weight loss programs within the same center, thus providing the most comprehensive and advanced medical weight loss options to patients. Atrium Health Weight Management includes board certified and fellowship trained surgeons who specialize in minimally invasive bariatric surgery, obesity medicine physicians, Advanced Practice Providers, registered dietitians, insurance specialists as well as nurses and clinical assistants. You will have the opportunity to teach medical students, residents, and an obesity medicine fellow about the chronic disease of obesity. We are one of a few practices that has an obesity medicine fellowship program.
When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing—for all.
Please send CV with interest to Laneisha.Faggart@atriumhealth.org or Apply Here!!