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Kimberly Gudzune, MD, Internal Medicine, Lutherville, MD

KimberlyAnneGudzuneMDMPH(She/Her)

Internal Medicine • Lutherville, MD

Obesity Medicine & Nutrition

Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Kimberly Gudzune is an Associate Professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her research focuses on obesity, specifically how patient obesity influences the healthcare experience and contributes to obesity-related health disparities, how features of the built and social environment influence lifestyle habits among low-income urban populations, and the efficacy of weight management interventions, particularly commercial weight-loss programs. Her work has been featured in The New York Times and Time Magazine, as well as National Public Radio, CBS This Morning and The Today Show.

    Dr. Gudzune is board-certified in Internal Medicine and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She received her bachelor’s degree in environmental biology from the University of Colorado. Dr. Gudzune attended Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she received her doctor of medicine and master of public health degrees. She completed her training in internal medicine at the University of Maryland Medical System. Since completing residency, Dr. Gudzune completed a clinical research fellowship within the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She currently directs the Johns Hopkins Healthful Eating, Activity & Weight Program, where she practices as an obesity medicine specialist.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2012
  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandResidency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2009
  • Tulane University School of Public Health
    Tulane University School of Public HealthMPH, International Health and Development, 2002 - 2006
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2009 - 2024
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Effectiveness of Policies and Programs to Combat Adult Obesity: A Systematic Review  
    Eric B Bass, Kimberly A Gudzune, Oluwaseun Shogbesan, Eva Tseng, Lawrence J Cheskin, Wendy L Bennett, Journal of General Internal Medicine

Press Mentions

  • Injected Diabetes Med Can Also Bring Big Weight Loss, Study Finds
    Injected Diabetes Med Can Also Bring Big Weight Loss, Study FindsApril 27th, 2023
  • Blood Sugar Drug Tirzepatide Also Leads to Substantial Weight Loss in Diabetes Patients, Eli Lilly Says
    Blood Sugar Drug Tirzepatide Also Leads to Substantial Weight Loss in Diabetes Patients, Eli Lilly SaysApril 27th, 2023
  • Ozempic: The Trendy Drug Americans Are Shopping for in Canada Amid Shortages – National
    Ozempic: The Trendy Drug Americans Are Shopping for in Canada Amid Shortages – NationalJanuary 19th, 2023
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Grant Support

  • Adapting an evidence-based weight management intervention and testing strategies to increase implementation in community mental health programsNational Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)2018–2022
  • Reducing obesity among public housing residents: an ecological approachNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)2013–2018

External Links

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