Management of Obesity and Liver Disease: What's New and Trending in Obesity Medicine

Nov 18 2024
Convention Center: Room 24
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

World Class Speakers

Samuel Klein, MD
Presenter

Samuel Klein, MD

Washington University School of Medicine
Amanda Wieland, MD
Presenter

Amanda Wieland, MD

University of Colorado School of Medicine
Victoria Gomez, MD
Presenter

Victoria Gomez, MD

Mayo Clinic
Thomas Kerr, MD, PhD, FAASLD
Moderator

Thomas Kerr, MD, PhD, FAASLD

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Description

Speakers in this community conversations program review hot topics in obesity medicine and how they relate to hepatology. Topics addressed include nutrition, bariatric surgery, and endoscopy, and how each relates to obesity medicine and liver disease. A successful program that employs a multidisciplinary approach in applying obesity medicine treatment with consideration of the patient with chronic liver disease is reviewed. Presenters also discuss the new glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist medications, their efficacy, and the science behind the buzz.

 

Journey Maps

Presentations

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Nov 18 2024
San Diego, CA

Nutrition Best Practices for Obesity Medicine and Liver Disease

Samuel Klein, MD, Presenter
Hepatology Associates
MASLD
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Nov 18 2024
San Diego, CA

Best Practices of a Successful Obesity Medicine Practice

Amanda Wieland, MD, Presenter
Hepatology Associates
MASLD
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Nov 18 2024
San Diego, CA

Bariatric Endoscopy as an Option for Obesity and Liver Disease Management

Victoria Gomez, MD, Presenter
Hepatology Associates
MASLD

Objectives

  • List 4 best practices when managing chronic liver disease and its related nutrition challenges that should be considered when also managing obesity.
  • Discuss the 3 metrics of success of an obesity medicine program when also managing chronic liver disease.
  • State 2 bariatric endoscopy approaches to the persons with obesity and chronic liver disease.