Caroline Apovian
Professor, Medicine and Pediatrics at Boston University
Schools
- Harvard Medical School
- Boston University
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Biography
Boston University
Caroline M. Apovian, MD, FACP, FTOS, DABOM is Co-Director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness (CWMW) in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Hypertension at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. For over thirty years, Dr. Apovian has held a position at the forefront of the obesity and nutrition fields. One of the world’s premier weight management experts, she has distinguished herself as a leading researcher, healthcare provider, teacher, and New York Times bestselling author.
In collaboration with the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy and the Division of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, the CWMW will offer comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients seeking weight loss. Under Dr. Apovian’s direction, the Endocrinology arm of the Center will specialize in the assessment and treatment of obesity and its comorbidities. Nationally, she is one of the founding creators of the American Board of Obesity Medicine which provides certification and recognition for physicians who have specialized knowledge and training in the practice of obesity medicine.
Her current research interests are weight change and its effects on adipose tissue metabolism and inflammation, obesity and cardiovascular disease, resolution of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in the bariatric surgery population, disparities in the treatment of obesity in underserved populations, and novel pharmacotherapeutic agents for the treatment of obesity. She is also an expert in sampling subcutaneous adipose tissue and muscle tissue in humans and has been studying the relationship between adipose tissue inflammation and obesity for over 15 years.
Dr. Apovian has published over ten books and over 200 peer-reviewed original research and review articles on obesity and nutrition. Dr. Apovian was a member of the expert panel for updating the 2013 AHA/ACC/TOS Clinical Guidelines for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults, published in the Circulation and Obesity journals and was the Chair of the Endocrine Society Guidelines for Medical Treatment of Obesity published in the Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism in 2015. She is a former Nutrition Consultant for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Dr. Apovian has given over 200 invited lectures nationally and internationally and served as President of The Obesity Society in 2017-2018. She is also currently the Co-Director for the NIH-funded Boston Nutrition and Obesity Research Center.
Specialties
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Hypertension
Clinical Interests
- Diabetes
- Metabolism
- Nutrition
- Obesity
- PCOS
- Weight
- Weight Management
- Wellness
Videos
Courses Taught
Innovations and New Practices in Internal Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Online
May 13
Intensive Review of Internal Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Online
Internal Medicine Comprehensive Review and Update
Harvard Medical School
Online
Jun 3
Eighth Annual Board Review and Update in Pulmonary, Sleep, and Critical Care Medicine
Harvard Medical School
Online
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Cases
Why Dining Out Can Increase Your Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
April 3, 2018
HealthLine Caroline Apovian If you’re trying to eat healthy, you know to avoid many restaurant meals that are high in fat and sodium… Expert quote: “Endocrine-disrupting chemicals have been purported to have caused the obesity epidemic, fertility problems, and a host of other ailments that seem to be increasing with [our consumption of] processed and […]
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Is Intermittent Fasting Harmful for Someone with Type 2 Diabetes?
March 26, 2018
Endocrineweb Caroline Apovian Eat all that you want one day, cut way back the next… Expert quote: “My guess is, people who try this [intermittent fasting] long-term are going to end up gaining weight. They need something more consistent.” View full article
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Is Intermittent Fasting Harmful for Someone with Type 2 Diabetes?
March 26, 2018
Endocrineweb Caroline Apovian Eat all that you want one day, cut way back the next… Expert quote: “My guess is, people who try this [intermittent fasting] long-term are going to end up gaining weight. They need something more consistent.” View full article
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How you should eat if you want to lose weight, build muscle, or run a fast race
December 13, 2017
Insider Caroline Apovian Reaching your health and fitness goals comes down to time, patience, and expert planning… Expert quote: “…women shouldn’t eat less than 1,200 calories a day and men shouldn’t eat less than 1,500 calories a day. You should, however, consult with your dietitian or doctor to determine exactly how much you should be […]
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Kim Kardashian ate a ‘last supper’ before going on a diet — here’s what nutritionists had to say about it
November 6, 2017
Insider Caroline Apovian During last night’s episode of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” viewers watched Kim Kardashian West enjoy pizza and ice cream as her “last supper” before beginning her “lifestyle change”… Expert quote: “A cheat meal should consist of a usual amount of calories for that meal. For example, for a person who requires […]
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The Real Reason You’re Gaining Weight As You Get Older
July 25, 2017
Women’s Day quoting Caroline Apovian, School of Medicine “Many of us have experienced it firsthand: As the years go by, the pounds become more difficult to keep off…” Expert quote: “But a major reason for middle aged weight gain is the natural muscle loss we all experience.” View full article.
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Would a Soda Tax Be Good for Massachusetts?
May 17, 2017
Boston Magazine Caroline Apovian, School of Medicine “Soon, you might need some extra change when you hit the vending machine…” Expert quote: “We regulate alcohol,” she says. “We do not sell alcohol to children. We tax it and you can’t drink while you are working.” View full article.
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Are the New Generation of Diet Drugs Safe?
March 7, 2017
Elle Caroline Apovian, School of Medicine “When I first started losing weight,” Maressa Pyle says, “people would ask, ‘What are you doing?’ In some ways I almost felt like I was cheating—’I’m taking this pill that’s helping me do this thing that I couldn’t do on my own.’ … Expert quote: “We have a better understanding […]
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‘I Love Snacking—What’s The Best Way For Me To Lose Weight?’
February 28, 2017
Women’s Health Caroline Apovian, School of Medicine “Snacking is a national pastime, an industry unto itself, even a belief system.” Expert Quote: “Traveling an snacks go hand in hand, but go online to your airline’s website to scope out the restaurants and make a nutritious game plan, so you won’t grab the first thing you […]
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5 Small Changes That Help Keep the Weight Off for Good
November 22, 2016
Shape Magazine Caroline Apovian, School of Medicine You worked hard to lose weight, and you aced it… Expert quote: All it takes is some strategic diet and exercise tweaks, says Caroline Apovian, M.D., an obesity specialist at Boston University School of Medicine. View full article
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