UF Health Pediatric Metabolic & Obesity Program

At the UF Health Pediatric Metabolic & Obesity Program, located in the Gerold L. Schiebler CMS Center, we care about your child's health. Our program seeks to treat childhood obesity and prevent serious comorbidities through specialized assessment of underlying predisposing factors and tailored therapy with a focus on healthier habits and better overall health. Patients and families are guided through the process of developing a healthier lifestyle and weight loss by a team of experts, including: Pediatric endocrinologistsNurse practitionersRegistered dietitiansSocial workersLicensed clinical mental health providers Our expert staff can help determine a child's cardiometabolic risk, which is a combination of factors that lead to early he...