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John Cleek, MD, Internal Medicine, Charleston, SC, Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

JohnBCleekMDFTOS, ABOM Diplomate

Internal Medicine • Charleston, SC

Bariatric Medicine, Obesity Medicine & Nutrition

Medical Director, Obesity Medicine Roper St Francis Physician Partners

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Summary

  • Working in Clinical Obesity Medicine since 1995

Education & Training

  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 1988 - 1988
  • Carolinas Medical Center
    Carolinas Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1987
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1985
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityAB, Chemistry, 1977 - 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2012 - 2019
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2018 - 2019
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1986 - 2013
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1988 - 1990
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine
  • American Board of Physician Nutrition SpecialistsObesity Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2011-2014
  • Physician Practice Connections Recognition Program National Committee for Quality Assurance, 2009-2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Insurance-mandated medical programs before bariatric surgery: do good things come to those who wait?  
    Kuwada TS, Richardson S, El Chaar M, Norton HJ, Cleek J, Tomcho J, Stefanidis D, Surg Obes Relat Dis, 7/1/2011

Press Mentions

  • Charleston Experts Say Intermittent Fasting Is Usually Safe, but They’re Wary of the Trend
    Charleston Experts Say Intermittent Fasting Is Usually Safe, but They’re Wary of the TrendNovember 25th, 2019
  • Number of Physicians Applying for Obesity Medicine Certification Soars to Nearly 900
    Number of Physicians Applying for Obesity Medicine Certification Soars to Nearly 900December 10th, 2018
  • The Fifth Annual National Obesity Collaborative Care Summit
    The Fifth Annual National Obesity Collaborative Care SummitNovember 1st, 2018
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Hospital Affiliations

Dr. John Cleek, Dr. John Cleek, MD, Dr. J Cleek, Dr. John B Cleek