Obesity & Nutrition Medicine
Evidence based weight management and wellness care with clarity and lasting benefits.
Dr Shamsi focuses on evidence based medical management, nutrition and the mental and physical preparation needed for a healthier lifestyle. Every visit bringing you one step closer to achieving your personal health goals.
Personalized plans that address weight related conditions with current science, not one size fits all advice.
Non judgmental guidance that builds confidence and sustainable habits over time.
Lasting change achieved by focusing on physical health, nutrition, exercise and psychological well being.
Dr. Omar Shamsi has devoted his entire career to patients with obesity and weight management and has been a leader in the Chicagoland area since 2009.
Board Certified expertise and leadership in Obesity Medicine
President 2024 - 2025
Trustee and President (2024 - 2025) of the Illinois Obesity Society advancing education and promoting best practices.
View Illinois Obesity Society boardRecognized and respected for attentive, encouraging and effective care.
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Five star patient rating
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Patient experience rating
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Community education, CME faculty, and leadership in Illinois obesity medicine.
Community talk
The Mecca Center
Community education on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle approaches to weight management.
CME moderator
Medical Learning Institute
Moderated a three part clinician series on obesity diagnosis and emerging anti obesity therapies.
CME faculty
University of Chicago CME
Faculty contributor for a multidisciplinary obesity care conference for primary care clinicians.
Society leadership
Illinois Obesity Society
Board leadership supporting Illinois’ premier annual obesity medicine CME summit.
Leadership
Illinois Obesity Society
Serving as Trustee and President, continuing to support the society’s education mission.
Short, practical perspectives patients and families ask about most.
Yes. Leading medical organizations recognize obesity as a chronic disease influenced by biology, environment, and behavior. Treating it medically, not with willpower alone, opens more effective, compassionate options.
Nutrition Medicine looks beyond calorie counting. It considers metabolic health, meal patterns, medications, and sustainable habits so food strategies fit real life and medical goals.
Medications can be powerful tools for some people, but they work best alongside nutrition, activity, sleep, and behavioral support. The right plan is individualized and revisited over time.
Dr. Shamsi's commitment to Obesity & Nutrition Medicine and his passion for serving the community remain stronger than ever. The journey continues. Stay connected for what's ahead.
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Omar Shamsi, MD · Obesity & Nutrition Medicine