Our Medical Team & Editorial Standards

Our Medical Review Process

1. Research & Writing — Our health writers research each topic using peer-reviewed studies, FDA labeling, clinical trial data, and guidelines from medical societies (ADA, AACE, Obesity Medicine Association).
2. Medical Review — A board-certified physician reviews every article for clinical accuracy, appropriate recommendations, and alignment with current medical guidelines.
3. Nutrition Review — Articles involving diet, supplements, or nutrition are additionally reviewed by a registered dietitian (RD).
4. Fact-Checking — All statistics, drug dosages, and clinical claims are verified against primary sources (FDA labels, published trials, prescribing information).
5. Regular Updates — Articles are reviewed and updated at least every 6 months, or when new clinical data or FDA actions are published.

Our Medical Team

Dr. Sarah Chen, MD — Medical Director

Dr. Sarah Chen is a board-certified endocrinologist with over 15 years of experience in obesity medicine and metabolic disorders. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and her endocrinology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Chen specializes in GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy, insulin resistance, and comprehensive weight management. She oversees all clinical content on Healthy-Weight and ensures every article meets the highest medical accuracy standards.

• Board-certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
• Fellow of the American College of Endocrinology (FACE)
• Member, Obesity Medicine Association
• 15+ years clinical experience in obesity treatment
• Published researcher in GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy

Dr. Michael Rodriguez, MD — Clinical Reviewer

Dr. Michael Rodriguez is a board-certified internist and clinical pharmacologist with expertise in drug interactions and polypharmacy. He reviews all medication interaction content on Healthy-Weight, ensuring that drug-drug and drug-supplement interaction information is accurate and up-to-date. Dr. Rodriguez completed his residency at UCLA Medical Center and his clinical pharmacology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.

• Board-certified in Internal Medicine
• Clinical pharmacology fellowship, Mayo Clinic
• Member, American College of Clinical Pharmacology
• Specializes in drug interactions and medication safety

Jennifer Park, RD — Nutrition Editor

Jennifer Park is a registered dietitian (RD) with a Master's degree in nutritional science from Tufts University. She specializes in nutrition for weight loss medications, including GLP-1 receptor agonists. Jennifer reviews all diet, supplement, and nutrition content on Healthy-Weight, ensuring that recommendations are evidence-based and practical for patients on GLP-1 medications.

• Registered Dietitian (RD) — Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
• Master of Science in Nutritional Science, Tufts University
• Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM)
• 10+ years counseling patients on GLP-1 nutrition

Our Editorial Standards

• Evidence-based: All claims are backed by peer-reviewed research, FDA labeling, or clinical guidelines
• Primary sources: We cite actual clinical trials (STEP, SURMOUNT, SELECT, REDEFINE) — not secondary reporting
• Transparency: We clearly disclose affiliate relationships and potential conflicts of interest
• No medical advice: Articles are for informational purposes only and do not replace consultation with a healthcare provider
• Currency: Content is reviewed every 6 months minimum, or immediately when new FDA data is released
• Accuracy: Drug dosages, side effect rates, and clinical data are verified against FDA prescribing information
• Inclusivity: Content addresses diverse populations including men, women, seniors, teens, and patients with comorbidities

Content Sources We Trust

• FDA — Drug approval labels, safety communications, boxed warnings
• NEJM, JAMA, The Lancet — Peer-reviewed clinical trials
• ADA (American Diabetes Association) — Diabetes care guidelines
• AACE (American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists) — Endocrine guidelines
• Obesity Medicine Association — Obesity treatment guidelines
• Novo Nordisk & Eli Lilly — Prescribing information and clinical trial data
• Cochrane Reviews — Systematic reviews and meta-analyses

Affiliate Disclosure

Healthy-Weight earns affiliate commissions when readers click certain links to telehealth providers and purchase GLP-1 medications. This does not affect our editorial content or medical recommendations. Our medical team reviews content independently of affiliate relationships. See our full affiliate disclosure for details.

Contact Our Medical Team

Have a question about our content or medical accuracy? Contact us through our contact page. For personal medical advice, please consult your healthcare provider.