Nicholas J Pennings DO
Bariatric Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Obesity Medicine & Nutrition
Professor of Family Medicine Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
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129 TT Lanier StreetBuies Creek, NC 27506
Phone+1 910-893-1560
Fax+1 910-814-5727
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Summary
- Dr. Nicholas Pennings, DO, DABOM, MFOMA, FACOFP, FAAFP, is a family physician based in Buies Creek, NC, specializing in Obesity Medicine, Nutrition, and Lipedema. He graduated from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1986 and holds an AB in Chemistry from Cornell University. Dr. Pennings is a Professor of Family Medicine Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine where he previously served as Chair of Family Medicine and Director of the Campbell University Health Center. Dr. Pennings has authored several publications in obesity-related fields including insulin resistance and lipedema, with numerous citations in academic publications.
Education & Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 1986
Cornell UniversityAB, Chemistry, Cum Laude, 1982
Certifications & Licensure
NC State License 2013 - 2027
NY State License 1988 - 2026
SC State License 2011 - 2025
PA State License 1987 - 2006
NJ State License 1987 - 2005
American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine
Americian Osteopathic Board of Family PhysiciansFamily Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 9 citationsObesity management in primary care: A joint clinical perspective and expert review from the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) and the American College of Osteopathic ...Nicholas Pennings, Catherine Varney, Shaun Hines, Bernadette Riley, Patricia Happel
Obesity Pillars. 2025-06-01 - Neuropathy of diabetes following initiation of a low-carbohydrate diet: Case report.Mark Jamal Sahyouni, Luis Anthony Acevedo, Sofia Cristina Rodriguez, Justin Armond Chiles, Nicholas Joseph Pennings
Obesity Pillars. 2024-09-01 - 11 citationsObesity medicine as a subspecialty and United States certification - A review.Angela Fitch, Deborah B Horn, Christopher D Still, Lydia C Alexander, Sandra Christensen
Obesity Pillars. 2023-06-01
Journal Articles
- "Ten‐year weight gain is associated with elevated fasting insulin levels and precedes glucose elevation"Nicholas Pennings, Johnny Jaber, Peter Ahiawodzi, Diabetes/Metaoblism Research and Reviews, 3/15/2018
- "Epimerization of Aldoses by Molybdate Involving a Novel Rearrangement of the Carbon Skeleton"M. Hayes, N. Pennings, A. Serianni, R. Barker, JACS, 1/1/1982
Press Mentions
Biden Wanted Medicaid to Pay for Weight-Loss Drugs. Trump Turned It Back into an OptionMay 1st, 2025- Biden Wanted Medicaid to Pay for Weight-Loss Drugs. Trump Just Said It Doesn’t Have ToApril 28th, 2025
- States Consider High Costs, Possible Savings of Covering Weight-Loss Drugs for Their WorkersJanuary 22nd, 2025
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External Links
- Weight Loss Programhttp://www.DrNickPennings.TSFL.com
- Wt Loss Health Professional Programhttp://www.DrNickPennings.TSFL.com/hp
- Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicinehttp://www.campbell.edu/CUSOM/
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