JohnBCleekMDFTOS, ABOM Diplomate

Internal Medicine • Charleston, SC

Bariatric Medicine, Obesity Medicine & Nutrition

Medical Director, Obesity Medicine Roper St Francis Physician Partners

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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

21 citations
The American Board of Obesity Medicine: Five-year report.
Robert F. Kushner, Dana Rasis Brittan, John Cleek, Dyan Hes, Wayne J. English
Obesity. 2017-06-01
1 citations
French-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

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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