Physician · Public Health Leader · Author

Hi. I'm Scott Kahan.

Over the past two decades, I helped build the field of modern Obesity Medicine.

I’m the Founding Director of the National Center for Weight and Wellness in Washington, DC, a multidisciplinary, patient-centered behavioral medicine and obesity treatment clinic, where I continue to work with patients. They say really nice things about us. In addition to patient care, I work extensively in obesity research and policy, consulting, and legal expert witness litigation.

Clinical Practice

Specializing in weight management and obesity medicine at the National Center for Weight and Wellness.

Public Health Leadership

Medical Director of the GWU-based S.T.O.P. Obesity Alliance, a coalition of 80+ organizations.

Author & Educator

Published 14 books in medicine, nutrition, and public health. Faculty at GWU and Johns Hopkins.

"Dr. Kahan's approach completely changed how I think about weight management. It's not about a diet — it's about understanding your whole self."

Trusted Advisor

Dr. Kahan has advised the White House, several Surgeons General, members of the U.S. Congress, the FDA, CMS, and numerous governmental agencies. He has presented at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Georgetown, and the Royal College of Physicians, and served on healthcare panels at both the Democratic and Republican National Conventions.

In the Media

A columnist for The Huffington Post and regular contributor to national media including: