Taxonomy Code 207RB0002X(207rb0002x)
Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician. Providers: 7
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Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers
| NPI | Name | Type | Address |
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DR. M.D. Barbara B. Deshaw |
Individual |
3 Edwards Pl Short Hills, NJ |
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Nj Bariatric Institute Llc |
Organization |
299 Madison Ave Morristown, NJ |
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Weight & Life Md Llc |
Organization |
1901 N Olden Avenue Ext Ste 29 Ewing Professional Park Ewing, NJ |
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St. Luke's Warren Physician Group, Pc |
Organization |
185 Roseberry St Wound Care Phillipsburg, NJ |
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Metta Weight Management Llc |
Organization |
648 Holmdel Rd Ste 800 Hazlet, NJ |
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Edison Health And Wellness |
Organization |
1901 Lincoln Hwy Edison, NJ |
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Weight And Wellness Clinic Llc |
Organization |
339 Princeton Hightstown Rd Bldg C East Windsor, NJ |
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| Taxonomy Code | 207RB0002X |
| Specialization | Obesity Medicine |
| Display Name | Obesity Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician |
| Taxonomy Group | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians |
| Taxonomy Classification | Internal Medicine |
| Definition | A physician who specializes in the treatment of obesity demonstrates competency in and a thorough understanding of the treatment of obesity and the genetic, biologic, environmental, social, and behavioral factors that contribute to obesity. The obesity medicine physician employs therapeutic interventions including diet, physical activity, behavioral change, and pharmacotherapy. The obesity medicine physician utilizes a comprehensive approach, and may include additional resources such as dietitians, exercise physiologists, mental health professionals and bariatric surgeons as indicated to achieve optimal results. Additionally, the obesity medicine physician maintains competency in providing pre- peri- and post-surgical care of bariatric surgery patients, promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity. |
| Effective Date | September 30, 2009 |