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06/18/20

Episode 19: Clinical Conversations: Obesity Treatment for Low-income Patients

Episode Description In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Caroline Apovion, MD, a highlighted speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2019, about obesity treatment challenges and opportunities in low-income populations. Topics covered include: availability and access to healthy foods, how women of lower income households are disproportionately affected by obesity, innovative ways to overcome barriers to healthy eating, and how cultural and racial differences impact perception of healthy weight, and bariatric interventions. Dr. Apovian is Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, in the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition at Boston University School of Medicine. You can purchase the full recording of Dr. Apovion’s presentation and access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts. Episode Guests Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM Caroline Apovian, MD Related Resource Obesity Treatment in Low-income Patients
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06/01/20

Episode 18: Article Reviews: Gut hormones and obesity

Episode Description In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Marisa Censani, MD, Dipl. ABOM, reviewing a recent article about the relationship between gastrointestinal hormones and obesity. Topics covered include: gut hormone treatments such as GLP-1 receptor agonists that can lead to weight loss, and the advance of multi-drug combination therapy for treating obesity and diabetes. In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org. Episode Guests Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM Marisa Censani, MD, Dipl. ABOM Article Reviewed Cracking the combination: Gut hormones for the treatment of obesity and diabetes
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05/20/20

Episode 17: Clinical Conversations: Newest Endoscopic Bariatric Procedures

Episode Description In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Shelby Sullivan, MD, a highlighted speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2019, giving an overview of the newest endoscopic bariatric procedures and their impact. Topics covered include: current and emerging endoscopic bariatric procedures, combining anti-obesity medications with endoscopic procedures, and integrating bariatric procedures within the continuum of patient care. Dr. Sullivan is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University Of Colorado School Of Medicine and is the director of the Gastroenterology Metabolic and Bariatric Program. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts. Episode Guests Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM Shelby Sullivan, MD Related Resources Update on Endoscopic Procedures
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05/04/20

Episode 16: Article Reviews: Dietary Fat Intake and Body Weight

Episode Description In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Krishna Doniparthi, MD, FAARM, FOMA, reviewing a recent article about the impact of fat consumption in diet on body weight in Mediterranean population. Topics covered include: impact on weight when replacing proteins with mono and poly unsaturated fats, consumption of macro-nutrients on body weight along with processed and ultra-processed fats and oils, and how to change the diet to be more in-line with human physiology. In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org. Episode Guests Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM Krishna Doniparthi, MD, FAARM, FOMA Article Reviewed Quality of Dietary Fat Intake and Body Weight and Obesity in a Mediterranean Population: Secondary Analyses within the PREDIMED Trial  Related Resource Nutrition Strategies: The Mediterranean and Ketogenic Diets
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04/13/20

Episode 15: Clinical Conversations: COVID-19 and Obesity

Episode Description In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Lydia Alexander, MD, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM about impacts in caring for patients with obesity caused by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Topics covered include: the interactions COVID-19 may have with patients with obesity, how managing stress affects mental and physical health, the unique challenges and opportunities brought about during this time, and how we can have hope moving forward. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org.   Episode Guests Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM  Lydia Alexander, MD, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
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04/06/20

Episode 14: Article Reviews: Impact of Psychotropic Drugs on Weight Gain

Episode Description n this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Dr. Harold Bays, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Dr. William McCarthy, FOMA about a recent article discussing changes in metabolic parameters and body weight in brexpiprazole-treated patients with acute schizophrenia. Topics covered include: awareness of medications that cause weight gain for patients with obesity, why individual treatment strategies are key when considering medications that may be weight positive as each patient may respond differently, and the importance of communication between medical providers in following patient progress to avoid complications. In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org. Episode Guests Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM Bill McCarthy, MD, FOMA Article Reviewed Changes in metabolic parameters and body weight in brexpiprazole-treated patients with acute schizophrenia: pooled analyses of phase 3 clinical studies. Related Resources Impact of Psychotropic Medications on Obesity
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03/22/20

Episode 13: Clinical Conversations: Brown Fat in Health and Disease

Episode Description What is brown fat and how does it impact obesity? In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Paul Cohen, PhD, MD, a highlighted speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2019, about the role of brown fat in health.   Topics covered include: Different types of fat and their respective roles The research evidence on the anti-obesity effects of activating brown fat The possible metabolic impacts of increasing brown fat  The impact of weight loss, physical activity, and the gut microbiome on production of brown fat Dr. Cohen is a physician-scientist focused on the links between obesity and associated diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.   You can purchase the full recording of Dr. Cohen's presentation on brown fat and access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org.   Episode Guests Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM Paul Cohen, MD, PhD Related Resources Brown Fat in Health and Disease: Paul Cohen, MD, PhD
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03/17/20

Episode 12: Article Reviews: Saturated Fat and the Human Liver

Episode Description In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM and Sara Karjoo, MD, Dipl. ABOM review the article Saturated Fat Is More Metabolically Harmful for the Human Liver Than Unsaturated Fat or Simple Sugars which evaluates if saturated fat is more metabolically harmful for the human liver than unsaturated fat or simple sugars. Topics covered include: how fat in liver is associated with an increased risk of heart disease and cancer, importance of early screening for progression of other diseases, and what to do as a clinician to treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org. Episode Guests Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM Sara Karjoo, MD, Dipl. ABOM Article Reviewed Saturated Fat Is More Metabolically Harmful for the Human Liver Than Unsaturated Fat or Simple Sugars Related Resources Managing Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Pediatric Patients with Obesity
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02/17/20

Episode 11: Clinical Conversations: Childhood Obesity

Episode Description Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews William Dietz, MD, PhD, a keynote speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2019, about what is contributing to current childhood obesity and looking ahead to results of childhood obesity in the future. Topics covered include what has changed in regards to contributors to childhood obesity, access for physical activity opportunities, food choices in pregnancy affecting children's eating habits, and the role of schools and clinicians in improving obesity rates. Dr. Dietz is the Sumner M. Redstone Chair of the Global Center for Prevention and Wellness at the Milken Institute School of Public Health at George Washington University. He is also the Director of the STOP Obesity Alliance. You can purchase the full recording of Dr. Dietz's presentation on pediatric obesity and access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org. Episode Guests Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM William Dietz, MD, PhD Related Resources Childhood Obesity and Its Effect Across the Lifespan: William H. Dietz, MD, PhD
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02/03/20

Episode 10: Article Reviews: Dairy and Heart Disease

Episode Description In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Lydia Alexander, MD, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM about a recent article on the effect of eating and drinking dairy products on the risk of heart disease. Topics covered include: Exploring why consuming dairy may not increase the risk for heart disease, dairy as a diverse food group, and the need for nuance when approaching macro-nutrient categories, such as fats. In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org. Episode Guests Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM Lydia Alexander, MD, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM Article Reviewed Association of dairy intake with cardiovascular disease and mortality in 21 countries from five continents (PURE): a prospective cohort study Related Resources Point-Counterpoint Discussion on Dietary Saturated Fat Novel Concepts in Obesity and Heart Disease: What an Obesity Specialist Needs to Know
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Master Fellows of Obesity Medicine (MFOMA)

Master Fellow of OMA (MFOMA) is an honorary designation bestowed upon members whose contributions have exceeded those of a traditional member and whose leadership within the organization has elevated both the association and the field of obesity medicine.

Deborah Bade Horn, DO, MPH, MFOMA

Deborah Bade Horn, DO, MPH, MFOMA

2015

Denise E. Bruner, MD, MFOMA

Denise E. Bruner, MD, MFOMA

2015

Allen Rader, MD, MFOMA

Allen Rader, MD, MFOMA

2015

Larry Richardson, MD, MFOMA

Larry Richardson, MD, MFOMA

2015

Eneida Roldan, MD, MPH, MBA, MFOMA

Eneida Roldan, MD, MPH, MBA, MFOMA

2015

Eric C. Westman, MD, MHS, MFOMA

Eric C. Westman, MD, MHS, MFOMA

2015

Gary Zisk, DO, MFOMA

Gary Zisk, DO, MFOMA

2015

Lydia Alexander, MD, FOMA

Lydia Alexander, MD, DABOM, DACLM, MFOMA 

2023

Harold Bays, MD, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, FOMA

Harold Bays, MD, MFOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC, DABOM 

2023

Sandra Christensen, MSN, ARNP, FOMA

Sandra Christensen, MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, MFOMA, FAANP 

2023

Suzanne Cuda, MD, FAAP, FOMA

Suzanne Cuda, MD, FAAP, ABOM, MFOMA

2023

Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA

Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, MFOMA, DABOM

2023

Michelle Freshwater, MD, FOMA

Michelle Freshwater, MD, DABOM, MFOMA

2023

Frank Greenway, MD, FOMA

Frank Greenway, MD, MFOMA, FTOS, FACP, MABOM

2023

Carl Knopke, MD, FOMA

Carl Knopke, MD, MFOMA, FAAFP

2023

Ethan Lazarus, MD, FOMA

Ethan Lazarus, MD, DABFM, DABOM, MFOMA

2023

William McCarthy, MD, FOMA

William McCarthy, MD, DABOM, MFOMA

2023

Jeremy McConnell, MD, FOMA

Jeremy McConnell, MD, MFOMA

2023

Daisy Merey, MD, PhD, FAAFP, FOMA

Daisy Merey, MD, PhD, FAAFP, MFOMA

2023

Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA

Nicholas Pennings, DO, DABOM, MFOMA, FACOFP, FAAFP

2023

Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA

Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA, DABOM

2023

Bharti Shetye, MD, FOMA

Bharti Shetye, MD, MFOMA, DABOM

2023

Jeffrey Sicat, MD, FACE, FOMA

Jeffrey Sicat, MD, FACE, MFOMA

2023

Wickham Simonds, MD, FOMA

Wickham Simonds, MD, MFOMA

2023

Fellows of Obesity Medicine (FOMA)

The following candidates met a list of criteria to become Fellows of OMA. They earned their Fellow designation, FOMA, which identifies them as someone who is passionate about the field and continues to seek new ways to treat obesity effectively.

Samina Afreen, MD, FOMA

Samina Afreen, MD, FOMA

2023

Mahtab Ahmed, MD, FOMA

Mahtab Ahmed, MD, FOMA

2020

Amit Algotar, MD, PhD, MPH, FOMA

Amit Algotar, MD, PhD, MPH, FOMA

2023

Rebecca Andrick, DO, CNS, FOMA

Rebecca Andrick, DO, CNS, FOMA

2023

Anthony Auriemma, MD, JD, FOMA

Anthony Auriemma, MD, JD, FOMA

2020

Stacy Braff, MD, FOMA

Stacy Braff, MD, FOMA

2020

Allen Browne, MD, FAAP, FACS, DABOM, FOMA

Allen Browne, MD, FAAP, FACS, DABOM, FOMA

2022

Nancy Browne, MS, PPCNP-BC, CBN, FAANP, FAAN, FOMA

Nancy Browne, MS, PPCNP-BC, CBN, FAANP, FAAN, FOMA

2022

Karlijn Burridge, MMS, PA-C, FOMA

Karlijn Burridge, MMS, PA-C, FOMA

2020

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Pascale Carbonara, MD, DABOM, FOMA, FACP

2023

Marisa Censani, MD, FOMA

Marisa Censani, MD, FOMA

2020

Erin Chamberlin, MD, FAAFP, FOMA

Erin Chamberlin, MD, FAAFP, FOMA

2017

Aparna Chandrasekaran, MD, MBBS, FOMA

Aparna Chandrasekaran, MD, MBBS, FOMA

2021

Cindi Condos, FNP, FOMA

Cindi Condos, FNP, FOMA

2022

Sunil Daniel, MD, FTOS, FOMA

Sunil Daniel, MD, FTOS, FOMA

2020

Lisa Maria DeRosimo, MD, MS, FOMA

Lisa Maria DeRosimo, MD, MS, FOMA

2022

Teji Dhami, MD, FOMA

Teji Dhami, MD, FOMA

2022

Krishna Doniparthi, MD, FAARM, FOMA

Krishna Doniparthi, MD, FAARM, FOMA

2016

U. Inge Ferguson, DO, FACOI, FOMA

U. Inge Ferguson, DO, FACOI, FOMA

2016

Lisa Ferreira, MD, FOMA

Lisa Ferreira, MD, FOMA

2021

Carolynn Francavilla-Brown, PhD, RN, FNP-C, FOMA

Carolynn Francavilla-Brown, MD, DABOM, FOMA

2019

Dr Christina Funk DNP FNP C APNP FOMA

Christina Funk, DNP, FNP-C, APNP, FOMA

2021

Brent Gear, DO, FACEP, FACOEP, FOMA

Brent Gear, DO, FACEP, FACOEP, FOMA

2018

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Thomas George, Jr., DNP, CRNP, FNP-C, NASM-CPT/WLS, FOMA

2024

Angela Golden, DNP, FNPC, FOMA

Angela Golden, DNP, FNPC, FOMA

2022

Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie, MD, FOMA

Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie, MD, FOMA

2022

Fadia Haddadin, MD, FAAFP, FOMA

Fadia Haddadin, MD, FAAFP, FOMA

2022

Rameck Hunt

Rameck Hunt, MD, DABOM, FACP, FOMA

2023

Binju Joel, MD, FOMA

Binju Joel, MD, FOMA

2022

Sara Karjoo, MD, FOMA

Sara Karjoo, MD, FOMA

2022

Breann Kelley, MD, FOMA

Breann Kelley, MD, FOMA

2022

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Monu Khanna, MD, FOMA

2023

Kristopher Knoop, MD, FOMA

Kristopher Knoop, MD, FOMA

2020

Scot Kolsin, MD, FOMA

Scot Kolsin, MD, FOMA

2017

Jennifer Kucera, APRN, FNP-C, FOMA

Jennifer Kucera, APRN, FNP-C, FOMA

2022

Cesar Lara, MD, FOMA

Cesar Lara, MD, FOMA

2016

Michael B. McClurken, MD, FOMA

Michael B. McClurken, MD, FOMA

2022

Peter McIlveen, MD, MBA, FACOG, FOMA

Peter McIlveen, MD, MBA, FACOG, FOMA

2020

Stephanie McKnight, MD, FOMA

Stephanie McKnight, MD, FOMA

2022

Julia Melamed, MD, FOMA

Julia Melamed, MD, FOMA

2016

Ryan Morgan, DO, FACOI, Dipl. ABOM, Dipl. ABCL, BC-ADM, FOMA

Ryan Morgan, DO, FACOI, Dipl. ABOM, Dipl. ABCL, BC-ADM, FOMA

2022

Derek Muse, MD, FOMA

Derek Muse, MD, FOMA

2016

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Jennifer Ng, MD, DABOM, FOMA

2023

Joynita Nicholson, DO, FOMA

Joynita Nicholson, DO, FOMA

2018

Chima Nwizu, MD, FAAFP, FNLA, FOMA

Chima Nwizu, MD, FAAFP, FNLA, FOMA

2022

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Nkemdilim Nwosa, MD, FACOG, DABOM, FOMA

2024

Valerie O’Hara, DO, FAAP, FOMA

Valerie O’Hara, DO, FAAP, FOMA

2022

Teresa H. Owens, ARNP, FNP-C, MSN, FOMA

Teresa H. Owens, ARNP, FNP-C, MSN, FOMA

2019

Paisley Jennifer

Jennifer Paisley, MD, DABOM, FOMA

2023

Naomi Parrella, MD, FOMA

Naomi Parrella, MD, FOMA

2022

Warren Peters, MD, MPH, FOMA

Warren Peters, MD, MPH, FOMA

2018

Kanchan Pillai, MD, FOMA

Kanchan Pillai, MD, FOMA

2022

Justin Puckett, DO, FOMA

Justin Puckett, DO, FOMA

2017

Jennifer Rajkumar, MD, FOMA

Jennifer Rajkumar, MD, FOMA

2021

Jill Ratanaphruks, RN, MSN, FNP-C

Jill Ratanaphruks, RN, MSN, FNP-C

2022

Vivienne Rose Fellows Headshot 200x200

Vivienne Rose, MD, FOMA

2017

Kevin Rosenberg

Kevin Rosenburg, MD, FACO, FACEP, FOMA

2023

Carol Rowsemitt, PhD, RN, FNP-C, FOMA

Carol Rowsemitt, PhD, RN, FNP-C, FOMA

2020

Mark Schwartz, MD, FOMA

Mark Schwartz, MD, FOMA

2021

Jennifer Seger, MD, FOMA

Jennifer Seger, MD, FOMA

2016

Mahesh Sreedasyam

Mahesh Sreedasyam, MD, MHA, DABOM, FOMA

2023

Michelle A. Kennedy, NP-C, FOMA

Michelle A. Stone, NP-C, FOMA

2017

Pankaj Timsina, MD, FOMA

Pankaj Timsina, MD, FOMA

2020

Komal Trivedi Fellows Headshot 200 X200

Komal Trivedi, MD, DABOM, FOMA

2023

Kirsten Tychonievich, MS, APRN-CNP, FOMA

Kirsten Tychonievich, MS, APRN-CNP, FOMA

2022

Cate Varney Fellows Headshot 200x200

Catherine Varney, DO, ABOM, FAAFP, FOMA

2023

Verlyn Warrington, MD, FOMA

Verlyn Warrington, MD, FOMA

2016

Christopher Weber, MD, FAAP, FACP, CSCS, DABOM, FOMA

Christopher Weber, MD, FAAP, FACP, CSCS, DABOM, FOMA

2023

Anna Welcome, MD, FACOG, FOMA

Anna Welcome, MD, FACOG, FOMA

2019

Sarah Wells Fellows Headshot 200x200

Sarah Wells, MD, FOMA

2023

Lori Wenz, NP-C, BC-ADM, FOMA

Lori Wenz, NP-C, BC-ADM, FOMA

2022

Dominique Williams Fellows Headshot 200x200

Dominique Williams, MD, MPH, FOMA, DABOM

2023

Susan Wolver, MD, FACP, FOMA

Susan Wolver, MD, FACP, FOMA

2021

Courtney Younglove, MD, FACOG, FOMA

Courtney Younglove, MD, FACOG, FOMA

2021

Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA

Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA

2020