Your Healthcare Team: Who Will Your Child Meet at the Healthy Weight Clinic?
Attending Physician
A senior, supervising physician who is responsible for care of your child. Within teaching hospitals, the attending physician is usually a faculty member who may also teach medical students. The physician in the Healthy Weight Program specializes in pediatrics, nutrition and obesity.
Dietitian
A registered dietitian will collect information about your child’s eating patterns, eating environment and other information that will help the clinic team to develop the most appropriate treatment plan.
Nurse Practitioner
A pediatric nurse practitioner has advanced training in pediatric nursing and healthcare. Our nurse practitioner will coordinate your child’s care, perform examinations, order medications and tests, and educate staff and families.
Social Worker
A social worker will review the social, emotional and financial needs of your child and family. The social worker will also work with your family to access community resources that will help support your needs.
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