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Zhaoping Li, MD, Internal Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, Greater Los Angeles HCS

ZhaopingLiMDPhD

Internal Medicine Los Angeles, CA

Obesity Medicine & Nutrition

Professor of Medicine, Lynda and Stewart Resnick Endowed Chair in Human Nutrition, Director of Center for Human Nutrition, Chief of Division of Clinical Nutrition and Executive Vice Chair at Department of Medicine, UCLA Health; Chair of Department of Medicine, VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System

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Summary

  • Lynda and Stewart Resnick Endowed Chair in Human Nutrition. Fellow, American College of Physician; Fellow, American College of Nutrition.

Education & Training

  • UCLA-VA Greater Los Angeles
    UCLA-VA Greater Los AngelesChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 1997 - 1998
  • UCLA-VA Greater Los Angeles
    UCLA-VA Greater Los AngelesResidency, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1997
  • UCLA
    UCLAPhD, Research, 1989 - 1994
  • Beijing Medical University
    Beijing Medical UniversityPh.D, Pathophysiology, 1986 - 1989
  • Beijing Medical University
    Beijing Medical UniversityClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • National Board of Physician Nutrition SpecialistsBoard cerfitied Physician Nutrition Specialist

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow of American College of Physicians

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Pritikin Diet  
    Zhaoping Li, David Heber, JAMA, 3/17/2020
  • Effects of Broccoli Sprout Extract Containing High levels of Antioxidant on Allergic Rhinitis  
    Joseph Yusin, MD, Vivian Wang, MD, Jivianne Lee, Gail Thames-Washington, Tianyu Qin, Yajing Pan, Jieping Yang, Irina Arnold, Susanne Henning, Zhaoping Li, Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 2/2020
  • Ketogenic Diets  
    Zhaoping Li, David Heber, JAMA, 1/28/2020
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Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • How Does the Drug in Ozempic and Wegovy Help You Lose Weight?
    How Does the Drug in Ozempic and Wegovy Help You Lose Weight?February 23rd, 2023
  • Mixed Tree Nut Consumption Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Research | Health
    Mixed Tree Nut Consumption Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Research | HealthJanuary 28th, 2023
  • Wegovy Shortage Ends: What to Know About Weight Loss with the Anti-Obesity Drug
    Wegovy Shortage Ends: What to Know About Weight Loss with the Anti-Obesity DrugJanuary 5th, 2023
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Other Languages

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Hospital Affiliations