Obesity: A Disease

Obesity: A Disease


Episode 48: Clinical Conversations: Precision Therapy for Obesity

October 18, 2021

In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Andres Acosta, highlighted speakers from Obesity Medicine 2021 - Virtual, about precision therapy for obesity. Topics covered include, the four different obesity phenotypes, how these phenotypes evolve, how providers can better identify specific phenotypes and tailor their treatment, and the role precision medicine may play in future patient care for obesity.

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Guest Speakers

Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM

Andres Acosta, MD, PhD

Resources Mentioned

Precision Medicine for Treating Obesity