Dr. Uddin is board certified in obesity medicine which is the most consequential medical problem in the United States. Of developed countries, the rate far exceeds all others. It is estimated that about 40% of the population currently meets the cutoff of obesity by BMI standards. Even more concerning, if you include those who are classified as overweight, the number jumps to above 70%. This trend continues at an alarming rate and is expected to exceed 90% in just a few years. There is a slew of medical complications associated with obesity and studies recommend an aggressive approach to combat it. Often patients have taken drastic measures with no success. Dr. Uddin offers medication options to help those struggling to lose weight and improve their overall health.