FatimaCodyStanfordMDMPH, MPA, MBA, MACP, FAAP, FAHA, FTOS(She/Her)

Obesity Medicine and Nutrition

Obesity Medicine & Nutrition Physician-Scientist- Massachusetts General Hospital; Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics- Harvard Medical School

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Office
50 Staniford St Ste 430
MGH Weight Center
Boston, MA 02114
Phone+1 617-726-4400

Fax+1 617-724-6565

Summary

Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford is an obesity medicine physician and scientist in Boston, MA and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. She received her medical degree from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine and has been in practice for over 13 years. She is experienced in obesity and obesity-related disorders and health status disparities.

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Education & Training

Massachusetts General HospitalFellowship, Obesity Medicine & Nutrition, 2012
Quantic School of Business and TechnologyMBA, 2020 - 2021
Harvard Kennedy School of GovernmentMPA, Zuckerman Fellow, 2014 - 2015
Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Obesity Medicine & Nutrition, 2012 - 2015
Prisma Health-Midlands/University of South Carolina School of Medicine-ColumbiaResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2008 - 2012
Palmetto Health and Dorn VAMCResidency, Inpatient and Ambulatory , 2008 - 2012
Discovery Channel2008 - 2009
New York Presbyterian HospitalFellowship, Sports Medicine (Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation), 2007 - 2008
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 2007
Bristol Myers-SquibbFellowship, Academic Medicine , 2004 - 2004
Medical College of Georgia School of MedicineFellowship, Dean’s Summer Research , 2004 - 2004
Emory UniversityMPH, Health Policy and Management, 2000 - 2001
Emory UniversityBS, Anthropology & Human Biology (major); Dance (minor) , 1996 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

MA State Medical License 2013 - 2026
SC State Medical License 2010 - 2012
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow American Heart Association, 2019
Reducing Health Disparities Award Massachusetts Medical Society, 2019
Suffolk Community Clinician of the Year Massachusetts Medical School, 2019
Fellow American College of Physicians, 2018
Top 40 under 40 Emory University, 2017
Women's Health Award Massachusetts Medical Society, 2017
Harold Amos Faculty Diversity Award Harvard Medical School, 2017
Top 40 under 40 in Minority Health National Minority Quality Forum, 2016
Donald O'Hara Teaching Award Nominee for Teaching Excellence in Years 1 & 2 Harvard Medical School, 2016
NIH/NMA Academic Medicine Fellow NIH NIDDK, 2016
Fellow American Academy of Pediatrics, 2016
Inspirational Physician Award American Medical Association, 2015
Fellow The Obesity Society, 2015
Zuckerman Fellow Harvard University, 2014-2015
Certificate for Excellence in Tutoring Harvard Medical School, 2014
Johnson Leadership Award American College of Physicians, 2013
Certificate of Excellence in Tutoring Harvard Medical School, 2014
Certificate in Applied Biostatistics Harvard Catalyst, 2013
White House Regional Finalist White House Fellows Program, 2012
Top 40 Health Professional Under 40 National Medical Association, 2012
Excellence in Ambulatory General Medicine Palmetto Health/ University of South Carolina School of Medicine, 2012
Regional Candidate White House Fellows, 2012
Excellence in Ambulatory General Medicine Palmetto Health/ University of South Carolina School of Medicine, 2012
1st Place Resident and Medical Student Poster Competition South Carolina Medical Association, 2011
Be Our Voice Legislative Conference Scholar American Academy of Pediatrics, 2011
Who's Who in America Marquis Who's Who in America, 2011, 2014-2015
1st Place Health Policy Research Presentation American Medical Association, 2010
Who’s Who among Executives and Professionals in the field of research, medicine, and healthcare Cambridge Who’s Who Registry, 2010
1st Place Oral Research Competition South Carolina Chapter of the American College of Physicians, 2010
Paul Ambrose Award for Leadership Among Resident Physicians American Medical Association, 2009
Resident Physician Teacher of the Rotation Palmetto Health/ University of South Carolina School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, 2009
Intern of the Month Palmetto Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, 2008
Medical Honor Society Kaplan Corporation, 2007
George Stoney Medical Scholar Stoney Medical Foundation, 2007
National Dean's List Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, 2007
General Scholarship Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, 2007
Visiting Clerkship Program Participant Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity and Community Partnership, 2006
Timothy J. Stephens Jr., MD 3rd Place Award National Medical Association, 2006
Medical Student Scholarship Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society, 2006
Glasgow-Rubin Essay Award Honorable Mention American Medical Women’s Association, 2006
Foundation Leadership Award American Medical Association, 2005
Best Orthopaedic Surgery Poster National Student Research Forum, 2005
Best Overall Clinical Science Presentation Eastern Atlantic Student Research Forum, 2005
Wilbert C. Jordan Best Overall Clinical Research Presentation Student National Medical Association, 2005
National Minority Leadership Award United States Achievement Academy, 2004
George Stoney Medical Scholar Stoney Medical Foundation, 2003
Gold Congressional Medal United States Congress, 2001
Emory MLK Scholarship Emory University, 2000
Class Marshal Emory University Dean's Office, 2000
Governor’s Scholarship State of Georgia, 2000
Georgia Pacific Scholar Georgia Pacific Corporation, 2000
National Dean’s List Emory College, 2000
Emory College Hall of Fame Emory University, 2000
Outstanding Contribution to the Greek Community Emory Office of Greek Life, 2000
Greek Woman of the Year Emory Office of Greek Life, 2000
Multicultural Award of Overall Excellence Emory Office of Multicultural Programs & Services, 2000
Black Student Alliance Outstanding Leadership Emory University, 2000
Order of Omega Honor Society Emory Office of Greek Life, 2000
Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities Who's Who, 2000
Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities Who’s Who, 2000
Multicultural Award of Excellence Emory Office of Multicultural Programs & Services, 1999
National Conference for College Women Student Leaders Emory University, 1999
Precious Petal Award Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., 1999
Lambda Alpha Honor Society Emory Department of Anthropology, 1997
Herman L. Reese Community Service Award Emory University Caucus of Emory Black Alumni (CEBA), 1997
Herman L. Reese Community Service Award Emory Caucus of Emory Black Alumni (CEBA), 1997
Governor's Scholarship State of Georgia, 1996
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

20 citations
Definition and diagnostic criteria of clinical obesity.
Francesco Rubino, David E Cummings, Robert H Eckel, Ricardo V Cohen, John P H Wilding
The Lancet. Diabetes & Endocrinology. 2025-03-01
Racial and ethnic disparities in clinical trials for pediatric obesity.
Catherine G Coughlin, Emilie S Zoltick, Fatima Cody Stanford, Mei-Sing Ong
Obesity. 2025-03-01
Integrating lifestyle behaviors in school education: A proactive approach to preventive medicine.
Mohamad Motevalli, Fatima Cody Stanford, Günther Apflauer, Katharina Christina Wirnitzer
Preventive Medicine Reports. 2025-03-01

Journal Articles

National Trends in the Use of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Among Pediatric Patients with Severe Obesity
Fatima Cody Stanford, Janey S Pratt, Robert N Goldstone, Cassandra M Kelleher, Cornelia L Griggs, JAMA
Weight Loss Surgery Utilization in Patients Aged 14–25 with Severe Obesity Among Several Healthcare Institutions in the United States
Fatima Cody Stanford, Madhusmita Misra, Frontiers in Neurology
Respectful Language and Care in Childhood Obesity
Fatima Stanford, MD, JAMA
Weight Loss Medications in Young Adults After Bariatric Surgery for Weight Regain or Inadequate Weight Loss: A Multi-Center Study
Janey S Pratt, Alexander T Toth, Gricelda Gomez, Alpana P Shukla, Louis J Aronne, Fatima Cody Stanford, MDPI
"Required musculoskeletal instruction in medical school may increase diversity in orthopaedics"
Stanford, FC, J Natl Med Assoc, 1/1/2005
"New study offers hope in cervical cancer prevention"
Stanford, FC, J Natl Med Assoc, 1/1/2005
"The "In" Crowd: Achieving Network Success"
Stanford, FC, J Stud Natl Med Assoc, 1/1/2005
More Trials Needed to Study Lipids.
Stanford, FC, National Medical News
Hepatitis C Chronic in Hispanic Community.
Stanford, FC, National Medical News
Mistrust Leads to Trial Under representation.
Stanford, FC, National Medical News
Required Musculoskeletal Instruction in Medical School May Increase Diversity in Orthopaedics.
Stanford, FC, Journal of the National Medical Association
New Study Offers Hope in Cervical Cancer Prevention.
Stanford, FC, Journal of the National Medical Association.
The “In” Crowd: Achieving Network Success.
Stanford, FC, Journal of the Student National Medical Association
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Books/Book Chapters

Deja Review: Behavioral Sciences
Stanford FCMcGraw Hill, New YorkEdition 1st,2007
Deja Review: Behavioral Sciences
Stanford, FCMcGraw Hill, New York2006

Abstracts/Posters

Remodeling of Transplanted Fascia in Developmental Joint Reconstruction .
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, National Medical Association, 104th Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX
Comparison of Physical Activity Levels in Physicians and Medical Students in to the General Adult Population in the US.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, Southern Society of General Internal Medicine AnnualMeeting, New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2012
Determining Levels of Physical Activity in Attending Physicians, Resident and Fellow Physicians, and Medical Students in the United States.
Stanford FC, Durkin MW, Poston MB, Powell CK, Stallworth JR and Blair SN, 8th Annual AMA MSS & RFS Research Symposium; Annual SC ACP Associates Research Competition, San Diego, CA; Hilton Head, SC, October 2010, 1/1/2010
MRI Coronal Plane Anatomy of the Native Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, 16th Annual Fellows' Sports Medicine Conference at West Point, West Point, NY, 1/1/2008
Remodeling of Transplanted Fascia in Developmental Joint Reconstruction.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, National Medical Association, 104th AnnualMeeting, Dallas, TX, 1/1/2006
Remodeling of transplanted fascia in developmental joint reconstruction.
Stanford FC, Bertrand S, Gunderson T, Pellett J, Wenger KH, Multiple Events, Multiple locations, 2004, 1/1/2005
Determining Levels of Physical Activity in Attending Physicians, Resident and Fellow Physicians, and Medical Students in the United States.
Stanford FC, Durkin MW, Poston MB, Powell CK, Stallworth JR and Blair SN., 10th Annual New England Science Symposium, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Factors that influence confidence in patient counseling on physical activity in attending physicians, resident and fellow physicians, and medical student in the United...
Stanford FC, Durkin MW, Powell CK, Poston MB, Stallworth JR and Blair SN., Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting, Boston, MA
Comparison of Physical Activity Levels in Physicians and Medical Students to the General Adult Population in the US.
Stanford FC, Durkin MW, Powell CK, Poston MB, Stallworth JR and Blair SN., Southern Society of General Internal Medicine Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA
Determining Levels of Physical Activity in Attending Physicians, Resident and Fellow Physicians, and Medical Students in the United States.
Stanford FC, Durkin MW, Poston MB, Powell CK, Stallworth JR and Blair SN., 8th Annual AMA MSS & RFS Research Symposium, San Diego, CA
General Anesthesia: A Safe Effective Method for Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery in the Beach Chair Position.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, New York University/ Hospital for Joint Diseases Scientific Program, New York, NY
The Association of Changes in Cardiorespiratory fitness and Body Mass Index with All Cause Mortality.
Lee Dc, Sui X, Artero EG, Stanford FC, Blair SN., American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD
Native ACL Obliquity versus ACL Graft Obliquity: Utilizing Navigated Measurements.
Kendoff D, Citak M, Warren RF, Pearle AD, Stanford FC., American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, NV
Remodeling of Transplanted Fascia in Developmental Joint Reconstruction.
Stanford FC, Bertrand S, Gunderson T, Pellett J, and Wenger KH., American Medical Association Interim Meeting
Remodeling of Transplanted Fascia in Developmental Joint Reconstruction.
Stanford FC, Bertrand S, Gunderson T, Pellett J, and Wenger KH., 46th Annual National Student Research Forum, Galveston, TX
The Prevalence of Tetracycline Labeling in a Nubian X- Group (24-I-3) Population 350-550 CE.
Cody FS and Armelagos G., Howard Hughes Medical Institute Summer Undergraduate Research Experience Symposium of Emory, University, Atlanta, GA
The Expression of Recombinant Flavodoxin in Escherichia coli.
Cody FS and Edmondson, DE., 46th International Science and Engineering Fair Abstract Booklet, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
MRI Coronal Plane Anatomy of the Native Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH, 16th Annual Fellows’ Sports Medicine Conference at West Point, West Point, NY
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Lectures

MSFM: Neurology, General Internal Medicine, and Nutrition & Exercise
2019 ACP Internal Medicine Meeting, Philadelphia - 4/12/2019
"Practical Use of Weight Loss Medications-Phentermine/ Topiramate"
1/1/2014
"Obesity Medicine Inter-hospital Rounds-Use of Weight Loss Medications after Bariatric Surgery"
1/1/2014
"The Impact of Obesity & Global Policy Implications"
1/1/2014
Grand Rounds/Visiting Clinician Program: "Obesity: The Epidemic, Its Consequences, and Cures"
Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Medford, MA - 1/1/2014
"Obesity: Strategies to Tackle the Epidemic"
Waltham, MA - 1/1/2014
Grand Rounds: "Obesity: Disease Prevalence, Pathophysiology, Novel Concepts, and Treatment Strategies"
Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Northampton, MA - 1/1/2014
"Physical Activity Habits of Physicians and Medical Students"
Orlando, FL - 1/1/2014
"Innovations in Medicine-Obesity Medicine and Obesity as a Chronic Disease"
Chicago, IL - 1/1/2013
"Keynote on Fundamental Research and Current Practice Guidelines"
Denver, CO - 1/1/2013
"Obesity Medicine Inter-hospital Rounds-Beta Blocker Induced Weight Gain"
1/1/2013
"Racial Disparities and Obesity"
1/1/2013
"Obesity Epidemiology/Health Economics"
1/1/2013
Obesity Rounds: "A Case-Based Approach to Patients Who Struggle With Their Weight"
1/1/2013
"HIV/ AIDS Care and Ethics"
Departments of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry, Palmetto Health/ University of South Carolina S - 1/1/2012
"Benefits of Pursuing a Medical Career in Internal Medicine/ Pediatrics"
1/1/2011
"Medical Ethics Confronts Obesity"
Departments of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry, Palmetto Health/ University of South Carolina S - 1/1/2011
"The effect of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in the treatment of obesity"
Department of Medicine, Palmetto Health/ University of South Carolina School of Medicine - 1/1/2011
Grand Rounds: "Obesity and Barriers to Bariatric Surgery Referral"
Department of Medicine, Palmetto Health/ University of South Carolina School of Medicine - 1/1/2010
"Pediatric Journal Club"
Department of Pediatrics, Palmetto Health/ University of South Carolina School of Medicine - 1/1/2010
"Capture of ACL Isometric Behaviour: Measurement using Computer Assisted Navigation."
Portugal - 1/1/2008
"An Introduction to Sexual Violence and Gender Roles in American Society"
Washington, DC - 1/1/2005
"How Minority Medical School Applicants May Attain Success on the Medical College Admissions Test"
Atlanta, GA - 1/1/2004
Pediatric Obesity Co-morbidities.
Palmetto Health/ University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Undergraduate Health.
Emory University
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Other

Physical activity for weight loss.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, DynaMed; EBSCO Information Services
http://bit.ly/1wAAO3K
1/30/2014
Nausea and vomiting in infants and children.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, DynaMed; EBSCO Information Services
http://bit.ly/1zxSgJS
1/30/2014
Bariatric Surgery.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, DynaMed; EBSCO Information Services
http://bit.ly/1wzpUg2
1/26/2014
Acute low back pain.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, DynaMed; EBSCO Information Services
http://bit.ly/1tzVSqd
1/26/2014
Chronic low back pain.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, DynaMed; EBSCO Information Services
http://bit.ly/1tbJlcH
1/26/2014
Nausea and vomiting in adults.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, DynaMed; EBSCO Information Services
http://bit.ly/1rIvcz6
1/26/2014
Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, DynaMed; EBSCO Information Services
http://bit.ly/ZShZMm
1/26/2014
Hypercholesterolemia.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, DynaMed; EBSCO Information Services
http://bit.ly/1wubDyT
1/26/2014
Diets for Weight Loss.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, DynaMed; EBSCO Information Services
http://bit.ly/1tXNLpi
1/26/2014
Obesity in Adults.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, DynaMed; EBSCO Information Services
http://bit.ly/10uAHev
1/25/2014
Weight loss medication for obesity in adults.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, DynaMed; EBSCO Information Services
http://bit.ly/1DRyd7N
1/24/2014
Obesity in Children and Adolescents.
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, DynaMed; EBSCO Information Services
http://bit.ly/1wzpqXq
1/14/2014
"Weight Loss Expert Tips" (Interviewee)
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, Medscape
http://www.medscape.com/features/slideshow/weight-loss-tips#14
1/1/2014
"ISEF Inspired Alum to Embark on Career in Clinical Research" (Interviewee)
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD
https://www.societyforscience.org/blog/intel-isef-international-science-and-engineering-fair/isef-inspired-alum-embark-career-clinical
1/1/2014
"Arthur Family Health Fitness Expert Q&A" (Interviewee)
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, PBS
http://pbskids.org/arthur/health/fitness/expert-video.html
1/1/2014
"Nutrition talk with patients: option or obligation?"
John-Sowah, J, Stanford FC, McMurryK, American Medical News
http://www.amednews.com/article/20120604/profession/306049945/5/
1/24/2013
American Medical Association Innovations in Medicine-Obesity Medicine.
Stanford, Fatima Cody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhbUc2kOjeI
1/13/2013
American Medical Association Improving Health Outcomes Initiative.
Stanford, Fatima Cody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxKFqPzY0Uo&feature=youtu.be
1/13/2013
American Medical Association Minority Affairs Section Physician Interview project.
Stanford, Fatima Cody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_yg6X7qnhg
1/13/2013
"Focusing on weight loss may not be effective" (Interviewee)
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD
http://thegrio.com/2013/08/26/focusing-on-weight-loss-may-not-be-effective/
1/1/2013
"Basic Black: Race, Class, and Obesity" (Interviewee)
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, WGBH PBS
http://www.wgbh.org/basicblack/episodeDetail.cfm?programid=20&featureid=47643
Boston, MA - 1/1/2013
"Questions and answers on obesity with Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford" (Interviewee)
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD
http://m.baystatebanner.com/news/2013/oct/10/questions-and-answers-obesity-dr-fatima-cody-stanf/
1/1/2013
"My Kind of Internist" (Interviewee)
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, American College of Physicians
http://www.acponline.org/medical_students/impact/archives/2013/05/mykind/
1/1/2013
"Letter to Editor on AMA recognition of obesity as a disease"
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, NY Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/24/opinion/on-treating-obesity-the-disease.html?_r=1&
1/1/2013
"Obesity is now a disease: what it means for blacks"
Fatima Cody Stanford, MD
http://thegrio.com/2013/06/26/obesity-is-now-a-disease-what-it-means-for-blacks/
1/1/2013
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Authored Content

Can a low-carbohydrate diet help keep weight off?11/27/2018

Press Mentions

The Skinny on Microdosing GLP-1 DrugsMarch 6th, 2025
How Drugs like Wegovy Might Affect Kids in the Long TermFebruary 26th, 2025
Addiction, Depression, Cognition: How GLP-1s May Benefit the BrainFebruary 12th, 2025
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Grant Support

Accelerating Research Advancement for Investigators Underrepresented in AcademiaMASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL2023–2028
Creating Opportunities for Underrepresented Researchers to Achieve Growth and Excellence (COURAGE)MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL2022–2027

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics - AAP
Member
American College of Physicians - ACP
Member
American Medical Association - AMA
Member
The Obesity Society
Fellow
Massachusetts Medical Society - MMS
Delegate
National Medical Association - NMA
Member
Endocrine Society - ENDO
Member

External Links

Harvard Scholar- Fatima Cody Stanfordhttp://scholar.harvard.edu/fatimacodystanford/home
LinkedIn- Fatima Cody Stanfordhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/fatimacodystanford
Research Gate- Fatima Cody Stanfordhttp://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fatima_Stanford