Metabolic Health Expert Witnesses

Thornwood, New York

Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine - Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Obesity, Metabolic Health, Mental Health, Telemedicine, Disability, Osteopathic Manipulation, Injury, Athletic Clearance, Preoperative Clearance, Race, Geriatrics, Foster Care, Adoption, Short Term Rehabilitation, Hospital Inpatient Care, Covid

I am a board certified Family Medicine Physician licensed in New York with 14+ years of clinical experience in internal medicine, family medicine, outpatient, emergency, urgent, short term rehabilitation and hospital inpatient care. I am in full time practice and well-regarded as an expert in primary care, preventive medicine with a broad scope of practice e.g. cardiometabolic health, obesity treatment, cancer screening, cardiac risk stratification, behavioral health treatment, pre-operative clearance, general health screening, school and employment health screening. As a medical staff attending physician I have conducted thousands of well and sick examinations of adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. As a family medicine trained physician I also have a wide scope of knowledge including general pediatric, OB/gyn standard of care practices. With my full scope medical expertise, formal education in writing and publishing experience I am uniquely suited to conduct medical exper...

Seattle, Washington

Obesity, Family Medicine - Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, semaglutide, tirzepatide, GLP1, Obesity Medicine, Substandard Care, Prediabetes, Weight Management, Menopause, Metabolic Health, Birth Control, Heart Disease Prevention, Weight Bias, Reproductive Health, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Women's Health, Cholesterol

Dr. Megan Melo, MD, is a Board-Certified Obesity and Family Medicine Physician with extensive experience in adult obesity management and primary care for both children and adults. She is uniquely positioned to assist attorneys with cases involving a wide range of medical issues, including obesity management, with special expertise in the use of obesity medications such as Ozempic/Wegovy and Mounjaro/Zepbound, cardiometabolic health (prediabetes, weight gain, heart disease prevention), pre-pregnancy counseling, miscarriages, contraception, menopause, and concussions. Dr. Melo’s comprehensive understanding of women’s health, particularly around metabolic care, menopause care, and reproductive health, makes her an invaluable expert witness for cases related to these areas. In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Melo is recognized for her ability to effectively communicate complex medical concepts in a clear, accessible way, both to her patients and in the legal arena. A gifted sp...