the fat doctor
When doctors don’t listen and the internet doesn’t offer answers, it’s time to work with someone who truly gets it
As a Fat doctor with 20+ years of medical expertise and a lifetime of navigating healthcare as a Fat patient, I’ve seen the system fail from both sides of the consulting room
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Let's be honest about the state of healthcare
Whether you’re dealing with an established diagnosis that keeps getting blamed on your weight, or nagging pain that’s been going on for months, or relentless fatigue, or concerning test results, or high blood pressure, or any number of issues that require medical attention… you basically have two options, and they both suck.
OPTION 1: See your doctor, who’ll likely blame everything on your weight and send you home with the same old “eat less, move more” advice
OR
OPTION 2: Turn to the internet, which will either convince you that you’re dying of some rare disease or – surprise! – still tell you to lose weight.
No wonder you’ve been putting up with or ignoring those symptoms for so long. Neither option offers real help. Both just pile on shame, guilt, and self-blame. Because whatever is going on in your body right now, it’s all just the price of being fat, right?
WRONG!
The truth is, you’re caught in a broken healthcare system that’s more committed to making bodies smaller than to actually healing them. Meanwhile, your symptoms persist, serious conditions go undiagnosed, and you’re left feeling like your health concerns don’t matter.
The real problem isn't your body. It's a system that refuses to see past it.
Five years ago, I had a wake-up call
For nearly two decades, I practiced medicine the way I was taught. I prescribed weight loss. I believed I was helping. I WAS WRONG!
During the COVID pandemic, I found myself stepping on the scale, panicking at the number, and starting yet another weight loss attempt. As my mental health deteriorated, I began questioning everything I thought I knew about weight and health.
What I discovered blew my mind: Everything I had been taught about weight loss was a lie. It isn’t the sustainable, effective treatment doctors claim it is. The evidence doesn’t support it. The entire narrative around weight and health is essentially made up.
I realized that doctors need to stop focusing on weight and prescribing weight loss. Why? Because:
- Weight loss is unsustainable for the vast majority of people
- There’s no evidence it provides long-term health benefits
- The pursuit of weight loss causes significant physical and psychological harm
When doctors prioritize weight loss, they:
- Disregard their patients’ autonomy
- Delay actual treatment
- Miss critical diagnoses
- Make it impossible for Fat patients to trust the
Good medical care is weight inclusive. All other forms of healthcare are harmful and contribute to poorer health outcomes. In other words, if doctors treated their Fat patients with respect and dignity, without discrimination or bias, our health would improve.
This revelation transformed my approach to medicine. Today, I’ve dedicated my career to challenging harmful weight-centric narratives and helping people like you access the care you deserve.
If you can't trust your doctor and you can't trust the internet, work with me instead
I’m your third option – someone who combines medical expertise with lived experience, someone who won’t blame every health issue on your weight, someone who sees you as a whole person deserving of real care.
I’m not here to sell you weight loss or miracle cures. I’m here to offer evidence-based healthcare approaches that actually work, regardless of body size.
Here's how I can help:
Book a
Consultation
We'll dig into what's causing your symptoms and create a management plan you can take back to your healthcare team. I'll also help you advocate for yourself, so you never have to feel unheard or dismissed in a doctor's office again. During our 90-minute session, I'll validate your experiences, answer your questions, and offer weight-neutral information, advice, and support.
Join my
Community
Stop navigating healthcare alone. The Weighting Room is your safe space to connect with others who understand, while benefiting from my medical expertise during regular clinic hours. This is a community where authenticity thrives and every voice matters. Next time you sit down in front of your doctor, you'll do so knowing you have an army of Fat friends at your back.
Access My
Masterclass Membership
Deep dive into medical conditions with a weight-inclusive approach. Each masterclass gives you the actual evidence, explains the real causes of your symptoms, and shows you how to get proper treatment without jumping through weight loss hoops first. These sessions will have you schooling your doctor, family, colleagues, and anyone else who needs a lesson in anti-fat bias. Perfect for Fat patients and weight-inclusive professionals alike.
join my
No Weigh Program
Be part of creating the future of healthcare. Each month, we dismantle another weight loss myth with science, lived experience, and a healthy dose of righteous fury. You'll get pre-recorded presentations breaking down the research without the jargon, live confidential group calls, monthly AMAs, and first access to each chapter of my book as it's written. Together, we'll be creating the kind of resource that can't be ignored.
I provide resources across a range of options to fit every need, including several free tools to get you started. Whether you’re just beginning your weight-inclusive journey or ready for more personalized support, you’ll find everything you need right here.
Not ready to dive in? Start here
My dedicated resource hub provides evidence-based information for both Fat patients and healthcare professionals. It’s packed with research breakdowns, advocacy tools, and educational materials – all completely free and accessible without weight stigma.
Visit NoWeigh.org
I get it. Taking that first step can feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve been let down by healthcare before. That’s why I’ve created these free resources to help you begin your journey toward better care.
Grab Your Customizable Script
Use this free template to make sure you get the care you deserve at your next doctor’s appointment. No more leaving appointments feeling unheard or dismissed – this script helps you advocate for yourself effectively.
Explore The Blog
Dive into straight-talking posts on everything from medical gaslighting to practical advocacy tips. I break down complex health topics without the weight stigma and offer perspectives you won’t hear from conventional healthcare.
Listen To The Podcast
Tune in for unfiltered conversations about weight stigma, healthcare navigation, and evidence-based approaches to wellbeing. Perfect for your commute or when you need a reminder that you’re not alone in this fight.
Watch A Free Workshop
Get a taste of my teaching style with this one-hour workshop that redefines what health means. You’ll walk away with a fresh, inclusive, and holistic way of looking at well-being.
These resources aren’t watered-down versions of my paid offerings – they’re valuable tools designed to help you start reclaiming your healthcare experience today. Use them, share them, and remember that you deserve care that treats you with dignity and respect.
What they say
Success stories
“It’s one thing to know the evidence – it’s another to be able to apply it in our daily lives. That’s why these live calls are so important.” (DT)
Masterclass
“My consultation with you has helped me in more ways than I can list here or even have the words to describe. Talking to you about what I’ve been dealing with, I finally feel heard and no longer alone. Thank you!” (AK)
Consultation
“I look forward to these sessions so much. They never fail to cheer me up. I’m up to my neck in diet culture BS, and this is like a breath of fresh air.” (MH)
