Revolutionizing Obesity Care: Dr. Diana Thiara on GLP-1 Drugs

Our guest today is Dr. Diana Thiara, the medical director of the UCSF Weight Management Program. She also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSF, and the Program Director of the UCSF Obesity Medicine Fellowship. Dr. Thiara specializes in internal medicine, focusing on obesity and weight management. Her work integrates innovative patient programming, culinary medicine, and virtual curriculums for obesity patients.

Dr. Thiara's journey from a small town in Illinois to leading obesity medicine on the West Coast is nothing short of inspiring. Her passion for community and medicine, influenced by her father's role as a town doctor, guided her career path, resulting in extensive contributions to medical education and patient care, including the Robert H. Crede Award for Excellence in Community Service.

In this episode, you will hear Dr. Thiara discuss the nuances of obesity management, her perspective on GLP-1 drugs, and her innovative approaches to patient care.

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