Courtney Younglove, MD, FOMA, FACOG, DABOM
Topics of Expertise
Introduction to Obesity Medicine, Challenging Mindsets, Pharmacotherapy, Maternal Metabolic Health, Weight Gain and Metabolic Changes Through Menopause, Economic Impact of Obesity, Women's Health Economics
Courtney Younglove is double board-certified in Obesity Medicine and Obstetrics & Gynecology, bringing a unique clinical perspective to the treatment of obesity - particularly in women’s health. A Fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association and current member of its Board of Trustees, Dr. Younglove is among a select group of physicians nationally recognized for their dedication to advancing evidence-based obesity care.
She is the founder and medical director of Heartland Weight Loss, an obesity medicine clinic in Overland Park, Kansas, and the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Sleep Fitter, a platform addressing the intersection of sleep and metabolic health. Dr. Younglove is passionate about ensuring equitable access to comprehensive, evidence-based care for people living with obesity. She speaks on a range of clinical topics - especially those at the intersection of obesity, women’s health, and healthcare reform - and consults with organizations working to improve care delivery and disrupt the status quo.