Genna F Hymowitz, PhD

I am a clinical psychologist and the Director of Bariatric and Weight Loss Psychology within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. My clinical work focuses on the intersection of psychosocial factors and medical illness, with a particular emphasis on obesity and weight management, an area in which I have worked for the past 13 years. My research is focused on psychosocial factors associated with obesity, eating behaviors, and outcomes of bariatric surgery. Additionally, I am actively involved in national and international organizations focused on improving the care, and treatment of patients with obesity and advancing the evidence-based understanding of obesity.