Dr. Sejal Desai is double board-certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, and one of the things that really comes through in this episode is the deep connection she feels to her work as an obesity medicine physician. In fact, she calls Obesity Medicine “happy medicine“, and she describes how happy she was that she discovered this field well into her career as a family medicine physician. She speaks about her deep passion for preventative medicine throughout her career, and how extra training in obesity medicine, followed by board certification, has helped her make a significant impact in her patients’ lives. This insight, about connecting deeply with one’s purpose, helps her stay energized and fuels her passion for helping patients with obesity overcome challenges and make long-lasting lifestyle changes.
Dr. Desai is a double board-certified physician practicing in Houston, TX. She has been in practice for almost 20 years and has been specifically working with patients who struggle with the disease of obesity since 2013. She is the Founder and Medical Director of Tula Medical Weight Loss & Wellness, a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to weight loss and maintenance. She also serves as a board member for HOPE (Houston Obesity Partnership for Excellence), a GOLD Panel Speaker to educate healthcare providers about rare genetic diseases of obesity, is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association’s membership committee, and volunteers in her community to educate adults and kids on the benefits of lifestyle intervention for chronic disease prevention.
Tula Medical Weight Loss & Wellness - www.tulawlw.com
American Board of Obesity Medicine - www.Abom.org
Obesity Medicine Association - www.obesitymedicine.org