Nutrition and Weight Management


617.638.7470
Two Overweight Women On Diet Eating Healthy Meal In Kitchen

The Nutrition and Weight Management Program at Boston Medical Center is an integral part of the Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes, Nutrition and Weight Management. The Center offers state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment services for nutritional disorders and weight management for adults age 18 and older. The Nutrition and Weight Management team includes physicians and nurse practitioners who specialize in nutrition, clinical dietitians, and bariatric diabetes educators. Every patient receives individualized attention and a nutrition plan that seeks to minimize risk and maximize results.

We are now recruiting for several research studies.

Contact Us

732 Harrison Ave Boston, MA 02118
2nd Floor
Preston Family Building 617.638.7470
Monday-Friday - 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Specialty Clinics

Medical Nutrition Therapy

A national leader in the field, the BMC Nutrition and Weight Management staff is dedicated to promoting healthy weight through medical nutrition therapy (MNT). MNT manages a variety of diseases by combining nutrition diagnostic, therapy, and counseling services. It goes beyond basic nutrition education. This holistic care model helps patients reach their goals through customized eating plans, behavioral support, and exercise.

Weight Management

An estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year, and Americans spend $33 billion each year on weight loss products. Yet, nearly two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Obesity is a chronic disease that requires lifelong treatment and medical care.

Our Team

Nutrition and Weight Management Providers

Dong Wook Kim, MD

Assistant Professor , Boston University School of Medicine, Boston MA

Ivania M Rizo, MD

Director of Obesity Medicine, Assistant Professor Boston University School of Medicine

Kavita Sharma, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine

Tram T Tran, NP

Special Interests

Obesity, Weight Management, Endocrinology, Nutrition

Placeholder image for doctor

Dietitians

  • Liz Brouillard, RD, LDN, CDE
  • Stephanie Chen, MS, RD, LDN
  • Mara Garwood, RD, LDN, CDE 
  • Michelle Ly, MS, RD, LDN

Research Team

Dong Wook Kim, MD

Assistant Professor , Boston University School of Medicine, Boston MA

Ivania M Rizo, MD

Director of Obesity Medicine, Assistant Professor Boston University School of Medicine

Kavita Sharma, MD

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine

Research Support Staff

Özden Özkur Akinci, MSc, PhD - Research Coordinator
Zhihui Ju, MSPH - Research Coordinator
Liqun Yu, PhD - Research Technician 

Patient Resources

Provider Resources

Refer a Patient

We are committed to providing a high level of assistance to our physician colleagues within BMC and outside of the BMC system, as well. Whether for diagnostics, treatment, a single consultation, second opinion or ongoing follow up, our physicians will keep the consulting physician fully informed of the patient's treatment plan and coordinate long term management.

Research Overview

We are currently creating a registry of interested individuals who would like to participate in research at Boston Medical Center or Boston University School of Medicine. The option to join the registry is voluntary. Joining will not affect the care you receive at Boston Medical Center. For more information, please read the ENDO Registry Consent Form. To enroll in the registry, please go to the secure enrollment portal. If you have questions prior to enrolling, please email or call 617-638-5906.

Estamos creando un registro de individuos interesados en participar en estudios de investigación en Boston Medical Center o Boston University School of Medicine. Participar en el registro es voluntario. Participar no afectará la atención recibida en Boston Medical Center. Para más información, por favor leer el formulario de consentimiento. Para inscribirse en el registro, por favor ingresar a https://is.gd/ENDOregistry_Spanish.

Affiliations

Boston University School of Medicine Logo

Boston University School of Medicine

As the principal teaching affiliate of Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), Boston Medical Center is devoted to training future generations of healthcare professionals.  Learn more about Boston University School of Medicine.