Medical Weight Loss Summit
Discover 40+ Ways to Feel Better in Your Body at the Medical Weight Loss Summit: Finding Real Solutions to Weight Loss Challenges
Medical weight loss explained through metabolism, hormones, nutrition, and behavior. This multi day online summit explores how gut health, GLP 1 pathways, fasting, sleep, exercise, and body composition relate to weight loss and metabolic health, so you can better understand what influences results and why approaches are not one size fits all.
What This Summit Covers
The Medical Weight Loss Summit is a multi day educational event focused on how weight loss works in the body and why progress can feel so complex. Sessions explore common questions people search for, including how metabolism affects weight loss, the gut and GLP 1 connection, fasting for weight loss, plant based and ketogenic approaches, and how sleep, exercise, and hunger signals influence results. The content centers on understanding weight regulation rather than quick fixes.
Across the summit, attendees will learn how medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle factors can make weight loss harder, why preserving lean mass and measuring body composition matter, and how different nutrition plans fit different health goals. Topics also address weight and inflammation, weight and cancer risk education, diabetes and weight support, and when surgical options are discussed. This summit is designed for individuals and caregivers seeking clear, practical education about medical weight loss options and considerations.
Summit Chapters
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Chapter 1 — Medical Weight Loss, Diets, Fasting, and GLP-1 Science
7 sessions
Meet Your Summit Hosts & Experts
Leading health experts guiding you through this transformative event
Summit Host
Carolynn Francavilla Brown, MD, FOMA, DABOM
Owner, Green Mountain Partners for Health
Dr. Carolynn Francavilla is a renowned family physician and leading expert in obesity medicine. With over a decade of experience, she has helped countless patients lose weight and improve their health. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and a Fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
Dr. Francavilla understands the frustration and emotional toll of weight struggles. She dives deep into the root causes of weight gain and offers personalized advice on nutrition, exercise, and habits. Her expertise in anti-obesity medications ensures customized medical treatments for lasting weight loss.
Through her work, she has educated thousands of healthcare providers on effective weight management strategies through various conferences and her platform HelpYourPatientsLoseWeight.com. She also hosts the Dr. Francavilla Show: Real Conversations on Health and Weight.
Dr. Francavilla has become a trusted guide for many on their weight loss journey.
Join the Medical Weight Loss Summit to connect with Dr. Francavilla and learn from her compassionate approach. Discover practical solutions for sustainable weight management and long-term health.
This summit is your chance to overcome weight challenges and start living a healthier, longer life.
Bradley Davie
Adam Perlman, MD, MPH
Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Michael Kyle, MD
SVP and Chief Medical Officer, Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
Cassie Smith, MD
Founder of Modern Endocrine
Joseph Antoun, MD, PhD
CEO and Chairman of the Board, L-Nutra Inc.
Laurie Marbas, MD, MBA
Founder, Concierge Practice
Edward Walker, PhD
Scientist, The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research
Alicia Shelly, MD
Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine Physician
Joel Kahn
Founder, Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity
Kellee Rutley, DC
Founder & Business Strategist
Sinclair Kennally, CNHP, CNC
CEO of Detox Nation
Catharine Arnston, PhD
Founder, CEO and Chief Scientific Officer of ENERGYbits®
Michael Karlfeldt, ND, PhD
TV Show Host, True Health: Body, Mind, Spirit
Beverly Yates, ND
Michael Albert, MD
Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer, Accomplish Health
Jeffry Gerber, MD, FAAFP
Owner, South Suburban Family Medicine
Franchell Hamilton, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Founder, NeuroSwitch Weight Loss
Joe Mannello
CEO, MYOS CORP
Alexandra Sowa, MD
Founder & CEO, SoWell Health
Felice Gersh, MD
Founder & Director, Integrative Medical Group of Irvine
Angela Zechmann, MD, MPH
Evan Hirsch, MD
Founder of the EnergyMD Method
Courtney Younglove, MD, FOMA, FACOG, DABOM
Founder & Medical Director, Heartland Weight Loss
Carrie Holland, MD, CPT
CEO, Life Coaching Practice
Heather Awad, MD
William Hsu, MD
Chief Medical Officer, L-Nutra
Audrey Wells, MD
Founder, Super Sleep MD
Ryan Lowery
Founder, Pro2col Health
Sejal Desai, MD
Miriam Zylberglait, MD
Founder of Virtual Wellbeing MD
Michelle Gordon, DO
Heather Hammerstedt, MD, MPH
Robyn Tiger
Founder, StressFreeMD
Kyle Thompson, MD
Surgeon, St Joseph Hospital
Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA, DABOM
President, Obesity Medicine Association
Shayla Toombs-Withers, DO, FAAFP, DABOM
Founder, Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching
Rebecca Dunsmoor-Su, MD, MS
Chief Medical Officer, Gennev.com
Cleopatra Kamperveen, PhD
Executive Director, The Fertility & Pregnancy Institute
Sarah Stombaugh, MD
Wendy Schofer, MD
Founder, Family in Focus
Kerry Reller, MD
Owner, Clearwater Family Medicine and Allergy
Becky Lynn, MD, MBA
Founder & CEO, Evora Women’s Health
Frequently Asked Questions
Medical Weight Loss Summit
Medical weight loss focuses on understanding how metabolism, hormones, and individual biology influence body weight rather than relying on a single diet approach. On Day 1, you’ll learn why weight loss is not one-size-fits-all and how medical weight loss education helps people understand the factors that affect results over time.
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Gut health plays a key role in metabolic signaling, appetite regulation, and how the body processes energy. On Day 1, you’ll learn how the gut–GLP-1 connection influences metabolic health and why this relationship is a growing focus in weight loss education.
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Certain medical conditions can affect hormones, metabolism, and energy balance, which may influence weight changes. On Day 2, you’ll explore how medical problems can contribute to weight challenges and why identifying these factors is important for understanding weight loss barriers.
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