Michelle Mae Freshwater MD MFOMA, dABOM, dABFM
Obesity Medicine & Nutrition
Owner, Idaho Weight Loss
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3875 E Overland RdSte 204Meridian, ID 83642
Phone+1 208-343-3652
Fax+1 208-367-9188
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Summary
- Dr. Michelle Freshwater is an Obesity Medicine specialist physician based in Meridian, ID. She completed her medical education at the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2000 and her residency in family medicine at the University of Kansas (Wichita)/Via Christi Hospitals Wichita in 2003. Since 2005, she has worked at Idaho Weight Loss and has owned the clinic since 2018. Her areas of expertise include obesity-related disorders, diabetes, and medical weight loss. She has contributed to publications, notably on behavior and obesity management technologies and the Obesity Algorithm of the Obesity Medicine Association. She is a Master Fellow of the OMA and board-certified in both Obesity Medicine and Family Medicine.
Education & Training
University of Kansas (Wichita)/Via Christi Hospitals WichitaResidency, Family Medicine, 2000 - 2003
University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
ID State Medical License 2003 - 2025
American Board of Family Medicine Family Medicine
American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 17 citationsBehavior, motivational interviewing, eating disorders, and obesity management technologies: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022.Michelle Freshwater, Sandra Christensen, Lauren Oshman, Harold Edward Bays
Obesity Pillars. 2022-06-01
Press Mentions
Obesity Medicine Association Introduces New Incoming Board of Trustees and Executive DirectorNovember 18th, 2021
Committees
- Member, CME Overview Committee, OMA 2020 - Present
- Member, Advocacy Committee, OMA 2016 - 2018
Professional Memberships
- Obesity Medicine AssociationFellow
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