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In The News
NPR
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the new recommendations to move beyond BMI when diagnosing obesity
ABC News
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the Lancet Commission's new report on redefining obesity
New York Post
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about new measurements for people with the disease of obesity
The Wall Street Journal
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the pill versions of Ozempic-like drugs
The Washington Post
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about powerful new weight loss drugs that expose health inequities
businesswire
On behalf of the entire STEP 1 semaglutide study team, Dr. Kushner was proud to accept the Clinical Research Forum's 2022 top honors award for best clinical research study
NBC News
Dr. Kushner weighs in on the obstacles people with obesity face getting medical care
The New York Times
As lead researcher for the semaglutide STEP 1 trial, Dr. Kushner discusses the unprecedented weight loss results
Scientific American
Dr. Kushner discusses semaglutide and its implications for the treatment of obesity
FOX 32 Chicago
Sylvia Perez interviews Dr. Kushner about Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You!
In The News
NPR
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the new recommendations to move beyond BMI when diagnosing obesity
ABC News
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the Lancet Commission's new report on redefining obesity
New York Post
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about new measurements for people with the disease of obesity
The Wall Street Journal
Dr. Kushner is interviewed about the pill versions of Ozempic-like drugs
Scientific American
Dr. Kushner discusses semaglutide and its implications for the treatment of obesity
businesswire
On behalf of the entire STEP 1 semaglutide study team, Dr. Kushner was proud to accept the Clinical Research Forum's 2022 top honors award for best clinical research study
NBC News
Dr. Kushner weighs in on the obstacles people with obesity face getting medical care
The New York Times
Dr. Kushner discusses how more powerful obesity fighting drugs may change perceptions of obesity as a disease
The New York Times
As the lead researcher for the semaglutide STEP 1 trial, Dr. Kushner discusses the unprecedented weight loss results
Fox 32 Chicago
Sylvia Perez interviews Dr. Kushner about Six Factors to Fit: Weight Loss that Works for You!
Robert Kushner, M.D.
Short Bio
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 Spring, 2025. Visit https://drrobertkushner.com/ for more information.
Robert Kushner, M.D.
Medium Bio
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 Managment: The Six Factor Professional Program and Toolkit, will be published by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in Spring, 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.
Robert Kushner, M.D.
Long Bio
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 Spring, 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.
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