Medical Lead, Obesity Medicine

Cleveland Clinic; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bariatric and Metabolic Interdisciplinary Program (BMI) at Cleveland Clinic seeks an experienced Obesity Medicine physician to serve as Medical Lead, providing clinical and strategic leadership for obesity medicine across the BMI program in Northeast Ohio.

The Medical Lead will mentor a multidisciplinary team of 18 providers, collaborate with bariatric surgery and related specialties, drive quality and access, advance education and research, and shape the future of obesity care in a premier

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree completed with board certification.
• Training and/or substantial experience in obesity medicine and bariatric care.
• ABOM certification and demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary obesity programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based, patient-centered medical management of obesity.
• Lead a multidisciplinary obesity medicine team across Clinic locations.
• Support preoperative evaluation and postoperative longitudinal care for bariatric patients.
• Mentor fellows, APPs, and trainees in obesity medicine.
• Advance clinical quality, access, and care standardization within BMI.
• Engage in academic activities and clinical trials as available.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Academic collaboration

Clinical obesity management

Education

MD or DO degree

ABOM certification

Job description

Bariatric and Metabolic Interdisciplinary Program | Cleveland Clinic

The Bariatric and Metabolic Interdisciplinary Program (BMI) at Cleveland Clinic is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and highly motivated Obesity Medicine physician to serve as Medical Lead for the obesity medicine program. This leadership opportunity is for a mid‑career physician passionate about comprehensive obesity care, multidisciplinary teamwork, mentorship, and shaping future obesity treatment at a premier academic medical center.

Position Overview

The Medical Lead will provide clinical and strategic leadership for the obesity medicine team within the BMI Program, overseeing medical obesity care and collaborating with bariatric surgeons and a multidisciplinary team. The role supports and leads a growing obesity medicine team of 18 providers (8 physicians and 10 advanced practice providers) across the BMI program in Northeast Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide evidence‑based, patient‑centered medical management of obesity.
• Medically manage patients undergoing evaluation for metabolic and bariatric surgery, including preoperative optimization and postoperative longitudinal care.
• Lead, support, and mentor a multidisciplinary obesity medicine team across Cleveland Clinic locations.
• Collaborate closely with members of bariatric surgery, psychology, nutrition, endocrinology, hepatology, cardiology, primary care, and other specialties involved in obesity care across the Enterprise.
• Help advance clinical quality, access, operational efficiency, and care standardization across the BMI.
• Participate in academic, educational, and programmatic initiatives.
• Support faculty, APPs, fellows, and trainees through mentorship and education.
• Engage in clinical research and clinical trials, based on interest and experience.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree.
• Training and/or substantial experience in obesity medicine and bariatric care.
• ABOM certification.
• Mid‑career level experience in obesity medicine practice.
• Demonstrated interest in multidisciplinary care, program development, and team leadership.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills.
• Interest in academic medicine, education, research, and clinical trials is highly desirable.

About The Bariatric And Metabolic Interdisciplinary Program

The BMI program spans more than two decades, serving approximately 10,000 patients with obesity annually and performing over 1,000 bariatric operations each year across several hospitals in Northeast Ohio. With nearly 100 team members, the program integrates obesity medicine, bariatric surgery, psychology, nutrition, advanced practice providers, research, education, and clinical operations in a highly integrated model of care. It is a leading center for bariatric and metabolic research, encouraging participation in ongoing studies and clinical trials.

Academic and Educational Environment

The BMI supports training programs in obesity medicine, bariatric surgery, bariatric psychology, and obesity‑focused advanced practice provider training. The Medical Lead will contribute to education, mentorship, curriculum development, and academic growth within a nationally recognized multidisciplinary program.

Interested candidates should submit a CV and one‑page letter of interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer. The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals is to provide equal opportunity to all caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug‑free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Decisions concerning employment are made on the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.