Robert F. Kushner

Dr. Robert Kushner is Professor Emeritus, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, former Medical Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, founder and first Chair of the American Board of Obesity Medicine that certifies physicians in the care of patients with obesity, and Past President of The Obesity Society. He is also author (or editor) of 15 books, 56 book chapters and over 230 original and review articles on overweight, obesity, obesity medicine, lifestyle medicine, medical education and nutrition.

Board-certified in internal medicine and nutrition, Dr. Kushner is passionate about helping to improve the lives of those affected by overweight and obesity. A noted national and international speaker, Dr. Kushner teaches health care professionals about both the science and art of patient-centered weight management.