Obesity Medicine Association
Michelle Freshwater MD, FOMA is a Board Trustee at Obesity Medicine Association since October 2019. Michelle is also the Owner and Physician at Idaho Weight Loss since July 2005. Previously, Michelle worked as a Family Medicine Physician at Saltzer Medical Group from September 2003 to March 2005. Michelle received their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the University of Kansas Medical Center in 2000 and a BA in Human Biology from The University of Kansas in 1996.
Obesity Medicine Association
The Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) is the largest organization of clinicians dedicated to preventing, treating, and reversing the disease of obesity. Through unique, accredited educational resources, collaboration, and thought leadership, we continue to advance the practice of obesity medicine and deliver evidence-based treatments. We believe that sustained comprehensive, individualized treatment plans - improves overall health and provides hope for those affected by obesity. OMA members are physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers who take a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to treating obesity. This approach is comprised of nutrition, physical activity, behavior, and medication – OMA's four pillars.