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Weight Loss Doctor vs Obesity Specialist vs Surgeon

Episode 23 · October 22, 2026 · 10 min

Weight loss doctor, obesity medicine physician, bariatric surgeon: these titles sound similar but mean very different things for your care. Dr. Mike joins Jane to unpack how to tell a real specialist from a clinic just selling injections.

Read the full article: https://doctordirectory.ai/blog/weight-loss-doctor-obesity-medicine-or-bariatric-surgeon

Links mentioned:
Obesity Algorithm and clinical practice statements: https://obesitymedicine.org
Certification requirements: https://www.abom.org
Clinical practice guidelines for obesity: https://pro.aace.com

#obesitymedicine #glp1 #weightloss #bariatricsurgery #semaglutide

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