We Treated Obesity First
As the nation’s first medical society dedicated exclusively to obesity treatment, the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) has spent 75 years championing obesity care as the foundation of better health.
No other organization has the clinical credibility, historical leadership, or proven commitment to advancing evidence-based obesity medicine like the OMA. We set the standard for comprehensive obesity care, and we do so with clarity, compassion, and understanding.
Comprehensive Obesity Care
OMA obesity medicine specialists deliver holistic, patient-centered care that prioritizes overall health, not just short-term changes on the scale.
Our obesity medicine clinicians proudly treat obesity as a primary diagnosis and chronic condition, applying decades of science to their diagnoses and treatments.
This approach is built on
Nutrition therapy
Advocate for dietary options that create a negative caloric balance as a means to attain and sustain a healthy weight, taking lifestyle and cultural influences into consideration.
Behavioral modification
Behavioral modification strategies delve into the habits that contribute to obesity and change detrimental patterns with techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
Physical activity
Encourage personalized cardio and strength training to support cardiometabolic health and lower the risk of obestity-related compications.
Medical interventions
Patients living with obesity should have access to evidence-based, safe anti-obesity medications (AOMs), as well as metabolic and bariatric surgery and endoscopic procedures, if needed.
Grow as a Clinician
Take your first step alongside us, helping your patients see long-term change and shape the future of obesity care
About the OMA
The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) is the largest organization of physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers working every day to improve the lives of patients affected by obesity. OMA members are clinical experts in obesity medicine. They use a comprehensive, scientific, and individualized approach when treating obesity, which helps patients achieve their health and weight goals and live healthier, longer lives. The OMA offers resources, education, and community to physicians and other healthcare providers in the field of obesity medicine.