Obesity Medicine Physician

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center•Los Angeles, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai Center for Weight Management and Metabolic Health is seeking an Obesity Medicine Physician to provide high-quality, evidence-based, multidisciplinary care for patients living with obesity and related metabolic conditions. This role offers an opportunity to practice within a collaborative program that includes lifestyle medicine, medical management, and coordinated procedural and surgical options. The Obesity Medicine Program provides a comprehensive outpatient service with evidence-based care for complex and chronic diseases. Many patients present with advanced obesity-related conditions, including end-organ disease such as cirrhosis and end-stage renal disease, as well as related comorbidities including sleep apnea, metabolic dysfunction–associated fatty liver disease (MASLD/MAFLD), hypertension, and mental health conditions. Within a coordinated, multidisciplinary model, the program integrates obesity lifestyle intervention, adjunct therapies (including pharmacotherapy), and close collaboration with procedural and surgical teams. The program focuses on clinical outcomes, disease burden reduction, and improved overall health and wellbeing.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Experience in obesity medicine, endocrinology, primary care, or a related field
Experience caring for medically complex patients with obesity-related cardiometabolic disease is preferred
Experience with multidisciplinary care models, program development, or academic initiatives is desirable
Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or relevant specialty
Eligible for an unrestricted California license as Physician
Ability to obtain and /or maintain DEA certification for the State of California
BLS certification
American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) certification required
Meet threshold criteria/qualifications for Credentialing and Privileges
Eligible for appointment to the appropriate academic rank in the CSMC

Nice To Haves

Obesity Medicine fellowship training
Experience with obesity, pharmacotherapy and management of medically complex patients
Experience in clinical research, quality improvement, or medical education

Responsibilities

Provide outpatient longitudinal follow-up for patients with obesity and related metabolic conditions
Develop and manage individualized, evidence-based treatment plans, including obesity pharmacotherapy and lifestyle plan development
Manage patients pre-, peri-, and post–metabolic and bariatric surgery
Co-manage obesity-related conditions, including: type 2 diabetes, MASLD/MAFLD, hypertension, and OSA
Contribute to the development, implementation, and standardization of clinical protocols and evidence-based care pathways
Support ongoing program growth and integration of obesity medicine services within a multidisciplinary care model
Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary and surgical teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality patient care
Serve as a clinical resource within a multidisciplinary obesity medicine care model
Participate in teaching and mentorship of clinical staff, advanced practice providers, and trainees
Contribute to the program’s academic mission through case-based teaching, clinical supervision, and dissemination of evidence-based obesity medicine practices
Support development of a strong academic environment for learners rotating through the program
Participate in quality improvement, outcomes measurement, and development of best practices in obesity medicine
Contribute to clinical research, quality initiatives, and outcomes-based efforts that advance obesity medicine and support the academic mission of the program
Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant documentation