Kimberley Sampson-Paine, MD, MSc, FACOG, DABOM, DACLM, MSCP, FOMA
Topics of Expertise
Obesity in Women's Health Across the Lifespan, Lifestyle Medicine for the OB/GYN, Obesity Bias and Health Equity, Metabolic Risk and Maternal Outcomes, Rural Health Innovation in Obesity Medicine
Dr. Kimberley Sampson–Paine is a triple board-certified physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine, with additional certification in menopause care. She is Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, Assistant Professor at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, and Vice President of the New England Obesity Society. A seasoned clinician and respected national voice, Dr. Sampson–Paine has contributed to interdisciplinary education, clinical innovation, and advocacy efforts through ACOG, the Obesity Medicine Association, and multiple health systems.
Her work centers on respectful, evidence-based care across the lifespan, with special expertise in reproductive and midlife health, stigma reduction, and rural health equity. Known for her clarity, candor, and deeply human approach, Dr. Sampson–Paine helps clinicians and teams translate science into sustainable, patient-centered practice.