Dr. Robert Kushner is Professor of Medicine and Medical Education, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, former Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine which he led for 16 years, founder and first chair of the American Board of Obesity Medicine that certifies physicians in the care of patients with obesity, and Past President of The Obesity Society. He is also author (or editor) of 15 books, 56 book chapters and 230 original and review articles on obesity, obesity medicine, lifestyle medicine, medical education, and nutrition. His upcoming book for clinicians, Patient-Centered Weight Management: The Six Factor Professional Program and Toolkit, will be published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in Summer, 2025. Visit https://drrobertkushner.com/ for more information.

Board-certified in internal medicine and nutrition, Dr. Kushner is passionate about helping to improve the lives of those affected by overweight and obesity. Using a personalized, habits-based approach, he has been breaking weight loss barriers with customized plans for over 40 years. A noted national and international speaker, Dr. Kushner teaches health care professionals about both the science and art of patient-centered weight management.

Examples of Dr. Kushner’s media coverage as an obesity expert and author include The New York Times, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Good Morning America, ABC World News, Weekend Today, Health, O, the Oprah Magazine, People, US News, and World Report and WebMD.com. 

In addition to teaching students, writing books, publishing articles and speaking around the world, Dr. Kushner is an avid jogger, dog lover and has a newfound passion for ballroom dancing – which he enjoys with his wife, and co-author, Nancy.