Lydia Alexander, MD, Dabom, Daclm, Mfoma
About Lydia Alexander, MD, Dabom, Daclm, Mfoma
Lydia Alexander, MD, serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Enara Health, specializing in culinary medicine and obesity medicine. With board certifications in internal medicine and lifestyle medicine, she has a notable background in integrating nutrition into medical practice and has received multiple awards for her contributions to obesity medicine.
Work at Enara Health
Currently, Lydia Alexander serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Enara Health, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on integrating culinary medicine into patient care, emphasizing the importance of nutrition in health management. Enara Health is located at 3050 S. Delaware Street, San Mateo, CA 94403. Her leadership contributes to the organization's mission to improve health outcomes through innovative medical practices.
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 degree from Tufts University, where she studied International Relations and Spanish. Her medical training includes board certifications in internal medicine, obesity medicine, and lifestyle medicine, showcasing her diverse expertise in multiple medical disciplines. She is recognized as an internationally acknowledged leader in the field of Obesity Medicine.
Background
Lydia Alexander's medical career includes significant experience at Kaiser Permanente and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan. She completed her residency training in internal medicine at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco from 2005 to 2009. Following her residency, she served as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine for one year. From 2010 to 2020, she worked as a physician at Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, where she gained extensive experience in patient care.
Achievements
Lydia Alexander has received notable recognition in her field, including being a two-time award recipient. She was honored as the 2018 Obesity Medicine Clinician of the Year and received the 2019 Dr. Raymond E. Dietz Meritorious Service award. Additionally, she serves as the President-Elect of the Obesity Medicine Association and is a fellow and diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Her contributions to culinary medicine and obesity management have established her as a respected figure in the medical community.