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Dr. Elena Rodriguez, MD, PhD
Bariatric Medicine · Surgical + Pharmacological Weight Loss · Clinical Reviewer
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Dr. Rodriguez is a board-certified internal medicine physician with subspecialty board certification in Obesity Medicine (American Board of Obesity Medicine) plus PhD in Metabolic Physiology. Clinical focus is comprehensive weight management combining bariatric surgery, pharmacotherapy (GLP-1 agonists), and behavioral interventions. Reviews GLP1Zoom content on obesity treatment options, bariatric comparisons, and body composition. Independent practice; consulting reviewer (flat-fee).
Specialties
- Obesity medicine
- Bariatric surgery
- Weight loss pharmacology
- Body composition
- Metabolic adaptation
Practice
16+ years of clinical practice
Residency: Mayo Clinic — Internal Medicine Residency 2011; Obesity Medicine Fellowship 2013
Education
- PhD, Metabolic PhysiologyUniversity of California, San Francisco2008
- MDYale School of Medicine2008
- BS, Human BiologyStanford University2002
Board certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine — Internal Medicine
- American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM)
- Fellow, Obesity Medicine Association
Prior positions
Mayo Clinic Bariatric Center
Staff Physician
2013-2020
Content reviewed
Topics where Dr. Elena Rodriguez provides specialty review for GLP1Zoom editorial content.
Dr. Elena Rodriguez, MD, PhD is one of 5 specialists on the GLP1Zoom Medical Review Board. Reviewers are independently practicing clinicians compensated on a flat-fee basis for review time; they do not receive affiliate commissions or referral payments.