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About Dr. Richard Kowalsky

A board-certified obesity medicine physician with more than five decades in medicine and a background in women’s health.

Richard E. Kowalsky, MD, FACOG, DABOM

Dr. Kowalsky is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. He cares for adults with obesity and weight-related conditions in Boynton Beach, Florida.

He earned his medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine, now the Lewis Katz School of Medicine, in 1970. He is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. His years in women’s health shape how he looks at weight, hormones and life stages.

His focus today is obesity medicine: a thorough medical evaluation, a plan across nutrition, physical activity, behavior and medication, and steady follow-up to keep progress going. He treats obesity as the chronic disease it is, with respect and without judgment.

Se habla español. El Dr. Kowalsky atiende a sus pacientes en inglés y en español.

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Training and certification

The path from medical school to obesity medicine, in order.

  1. Doctor of Medicine, 1970

    Temple University School of Medicine, now the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

  2. Postgraduate training

    U.S. Naval Hospital, 1973.

  3. Obstetrics and gynecology

    Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG).

  4. Obesity medicine

    Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM), the certifying board for physicians in obesity medicine.

How Dr. Richard practices

Four commitments that shape every visit.

  • Questions are the point

    The site is called Ask Dr. Richard for a reason. Appointments leave room for every question, in English or Spanish.

  • Evidence over trends

    Recommendations follow clinical guidelines and published trials, not social media or the latest fad.

  • No shame, no blame

    Obesity is a chronic disease with many causes. Care starts with respect, and with your goals.

  • Personal, adjustable plans

    Your plan reflects your health, your medications, your schedule and your preferences, and it changes as you do.

A women’s health lens on weight

Before focusing on obesity medicine, Dr. Kowalsky trained in obstetrics and gynecology and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

That background matters, because weight and hormones are closely linked across a woman’s life. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and the menopause transition both change how the body stores fat and responds to treatment, and some anti-obesity medications need special planning around contraception and pregnancy.[1][2][3]

Read: PCOS, menopause and weight

  • PCOS-related weight and metabolic concerns
  • Weight changes around perimenopause and menopause
  • Planning medication safely around contraception and pregnancy
  • Coordinating with your gynecologist and primary care physician

Practice details

Where Dr. Kowalsky practices and how to reach the office. Appointments are arranged by email.

Practice
Dr. G's Weight Loss & Wellness
Dr. Kowalsky sees patients through this medical weight-loss practice.
Location
Boynton Beach, Florida
Serving Boynton Beach and Palm Beach County
Languages
English and Spanish. Se habla español.

Credentials and verification

You can check a Florida physician’s license and an obesity medicine diplomate’s board status yourself, at no cost.

Specialty
Obesity medicine (medical weight management for adults)
Board certification
Diplomate, American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM)
Fellowship
Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)
Medical degree
MD, Temple University School of Medicine, 1970

Physicians in Florida are licensed by the Florida Board of Medicine through the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance.

Sources and references

  1. Teede HJ, Tay CT, Laven JSE, Dokras A, Moran LJ, Piltonen TT, et al. Recommendations from the 2023 International Evidence-based Guideline for the Assessment and Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2023;108(10):2447-2469. View source
  2. Greendale GA, Sternfeld B, Huang M, Han W, Karvonen-Gutierrez C, Ruppert K, et al. Changes in body composition and weight during the menopause transition. JCI Insight. 2019;4(5):e124865. View source
  3. Grunvald E, Shah R, Hernaez R, Chandar AK, Pickett-Blakely O, Teigen LM, et al.; AGA Clinical Guidelines Committee. AGA clinical practice guideline on pharmacological interventions for adults with obesity. Gastroenterology. 2022;163(5):1198-1225. View source

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