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Office
2098 Henry Tecklenburg Dr
suite 202 E
Charleston, SC 29414
Summary
- Working in Clinical Obesity Medicine since 1995
Education & Training
- University of MarylandFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1988 - 1988
- Carolinas Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1987
- Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1985
- Duke UniversityAB, Chemistry, 1977 - 1981
Certifications & Licensure
- SC State Medical License 2019 - 2025
- AL State Medical License 2018 - 2019
- TN State Medical License 2012 - 2019
- NC State Medical License 1986 - 2013
- MD State Medical License 1988 - 1990
- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine
- American Board of Physician Nutrition SpecialistsObesity Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2014
- Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2009-2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsFrench-fried potato consumption and energy balance: a randomized controlled trial.Daniel L Smith, Rebecca L Hanson, Stephanie L Dickinson, Xiwei Chen, Amy M Goss
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2022-06-07 - 52 citationsClinical Practice Guidelines for the Perioperative Nutrition, Metabolic, and Nonsurgical Support of Patients Undergoing Bariatric Procedures – 2019 Update: Cosponsored...Jeffrey I. Mechanick, Caroline M. Apovian, Stacy A. Brethauer, W. Timothy Garvey, Aaron M. Joffe
Obesity. 2020-04-01 - 396 citationsClinical practice guidelines for the perioperative nutrition, metabolic, and nonsurgical support of patients undergoing bariatric procedures - 2019 update: cosponsored...Jeffrey I. Mechanick, Caroline M. Apovian, Stacy A. Brethauer, W. Timothy Garvey, Aaron M. Joffe
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2020-02-01
Journal Articles
- Insurance-mandated medical programs before bariatric surgery: do good things come to those who wait?Kuwada TS, Richardson S, El Chaar M, Norton HJ, Cleek J, Tomcho J, Stefanidis D, Surg Obes Relat Dis, 7/1/2011
Press Mentions
- Charleston Experts Say Intermittent Fasting Is Usually Safe, but They’re Wary of the TrendNovember 25th, 2019
- Number of Physicians Applying for Obesity Medicine Certification Soars to Nearly 900December 10th, 2018
- The Fifth Annual National Obesity Collaborative Care SummitNovember 1st, 2018
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