Lydia Alexander
About Lydia Alexander
Lydia Alexander serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Enara Health, specializing in culinary medicine and medical weight management. She holds an MD from the University of California, Davis, and has extensive experience in obesity medicine and lifestyle medicine.
Work at Enara Health
Lydia Alexander serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Enara Health, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she contributes to the development of the company's precision medicine approach to weight loss, which integrates digital technology with personalized healthcare strategies. Enara Health is located at 3050 S. Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94403. Her leadership focuses on enhancing patient outcomes through innovative medical practices that emphasize sustainable health management.
Education and Expertise
Lydia Alexander earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of California, Davis - School of Medicine. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations and Spanish from Tufts University. Her educational background supports her specialization in culinary medicine, where she integrates nutrition and cooking skills into medical practice. She is a Culinary Medicine Specialist, emphasizing the use of food as a tool for health improvement.
Background
Lydia Alexander has a comprehensive background in internal medicine, having completed her residency training at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco. She served as Chief Resident during her residency and worked as a Resident Physician in Internal Medicine from 2005 to 2009. Following her residency, she worked at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan as a Physician from 2010 to 2020, and as Chief Resident at Kaiser Hospital from 2009 to 2010.
Achievements
Lydia Alexander is recognized as an internationally acknowledged leader in the field of Obesity Medicine. She holds board certifications in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Lifestyle Medicine. She is a fellow and diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Her contributions to the field have been acknowledged with multiple awards, including the 2018 Obesity Medicine Clinician of the Year and the 2019 Dr. Raymond E. Dietz Meritorious Service award. Additionally, she serves as the President-Elect of the Obesity Medicine Association.