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Physician-scientist in obesity medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. One of the first physicians in the world to complete fellowship training in obesity medicine.
Education and training
| Credential | Institution |
|---|---|
| BS and MPH | Emory University (MLK Scholar) |
| MD | Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine |
| MPA | Harvard Kennedy School of Government (Zuckerman Fellow) |
| Executive MBA | Quantic School of Business and Technology |
| Residency, Internal Medicine / Pediatrics | Prisma Health-Upstate / University of South Carolina |
| Fellowship, Obesity Medicine & Nutrition | Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School |
Board certifications
American Board of Pediatrics. FAAP, FACP, FAHA, FTOS.
Research areas
Anti-obesity pharmacotherapy (including following bariatric surgery); outcomes of adolescent bariatric surgery; BMI as a measure of health; weight stigma and bias in healthcare; physician education in obesity care; health disparities.
Over 200 peer-reviewed publications. Co-author on the 2025 Lancet Commission redefining the diagnostic criteria for obesity.
Leadership
- Chair, Obesity Advisory Committee, American College of Physicians
- Chair, Minority Affairs Section, American Medical Association
- Member, Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee (2025)
- Executive Committee, AAP Section on Obesity
- Board positions with The Obesity Society and the American Heart Association (Massachusetts)
Awards
National Academy of Medicine Scholar in Diagnostic Excellence (2022), The Obesity Society Clinician of the Year (2020), Harvard Medical School Young Mentor Award (2021), AMA Dedication to the Profession Award (2021), Harold Amos Faculty Diversity Award (2017).