FORM has an expert team of Board Certified Medical Weight Loss Specialists and Registered Dietitians specialized in weight loss who are uniquely qualified to help you achieve your weight loss and health goals. One of the things our patients love most about FORM is the strong personal relationships that they build with these compassionate and knowledgeable clinicians.  

Get started to see how your Form care team will create a personalized plan for you that may include a prescription for weight loss medications, if appropriate. We want to help you be successful in achieving your weight loss goals. If you decide that Form Health isn't right for you after 30 days, we'll refund your monthly program fee.

Meet the Form team of medical providers. Our MD and RD team is here to help you navigate your weight loss in a personalized, scientific, & compassionate manner.

About Us | Form Medical Weight Loss Specialists

Dr. Halperin is an endocrinologist who completed her training at Harvard Medical School. Before joining Form, she was Co-Director of the Center for Weight Management and Metabolic Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Halperin is passionate about helping people lose weight as a way to better their health. She has been selected as a Castle Connolly America's Top Doctor and Boston Magazine Top Doctor for several years, including 2020.

Dr. Frederiksen completed her clinical training at the University of Rochester and the University of Colorado. She has a Masters degree from the Harvard Chan School of Public Health.Before joining Form Health, she practiced Internal Medicine for over twenty years and started  two successful medical weight management programs. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She believes strongly in providing patients with an individualized  approach to weight loss, along with a great patient experience.

Dr. Michelle Cao completed her residency at the University of California, San Diego and her fellowship in Obesity Medicine at the University of Texas, Houston. She is board certified in Family Medicine and a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Cao emphasizes collaboration with patients in treating obesity to improve overall health.

Dr. Sarita Golikeri studied at the University of Chicago and St. George's University in Granada. She completed her training at Somerset Medical Center in New Jersey and a geriatric medicine fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh. Before joining Form Health, Dr. Golikeri had her own medical practice and served as an Assistant Professor in Geriatrics at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Virginia. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She has demonstrated expertise for and is board-certified in Culinary Medicine, an emerging field of medicine that seeks to prevent and manage chronic disease and promote healthy lifestyles through cooking.

Dr. Jean Baptiste completed her medical training at Nova Southeastern University. She is board certified in Family Medicine and a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is passionate about health, wellness and promoting lifelong changes and preventing obesity associated diseases; and helping others discover their passion and happiness throughout their wellness journey for long-term success.

Dr. Priya P. Joshi completed her residency at Boston University Medical Center and is board certified in Internal Medicine. She pursued obesity medicine within her former primary care practice and is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Joshi offers a personalized approach to weight management with a focus on improving one’s overall health while encouraging weight loss through lifestyle modification and medication.

Dr. Kim completed a combined military-civilian residency at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and served 6 years active duty in the United States Air Force. Dr. Kim carries degrees in biochemical engineering and computer science. He believes that the right patient-centered tools and evidenced-based practices can best assist patients in their weight loss journeys.

Dr. Lauren Lemieux completed her Internal Medicine residency and fellowship in Clinical Nutrition at UCLA. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and as a Physician Nutrition Specialist. She is also a fellow of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Lemieux is passionate about helping her patients reach their health goals using personalized nutrition, lifestyle and weight management strategies.


Dr. Lowden is an endocrinologist who completed her clinical training at Northwestern University in Chicago. She is dual-board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism as well as Internal Medicine. She is also a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Lowden supports individualized care while considering all facets of a patient's lifestyle and health. She is passionate about helping patients achieve their health goals and improve metabolic diseases.

Dr. Maldonado completed her clinical training at New York Presbyterian/Cornell Medical Center.  She is board certified in Internal Medicine and a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.  She is also a Certified Health and Wellness Coach and is passionate about partnering with people in their journey toward their desired lifestyle and health goals.

Dr. Marshall-Bergman completed her clinical training at The University of Illinois at Chicago. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and is a diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Marshall-Bergman provides care that stems from a desire to form meaningful relationships with and improve the lives and health of her patients. She believes that successful weight management involves focusing on more than simply weight and practices collaboratively to identify and implement small, sustainable changes that help her patients achieve long term success. She has a particular interest in behavioral modification and mindfulness in relation to obesity treatment and wellness.

About the Author
Brooke Marsico completed her physician assistant training at Midwestern University. Brooke is passionate about helping patients living with obesity achieve meaningful weight loss and improve their health.Learn more about Brooke here.

Dr. Simpson completed a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at University of Rochester in New York, and practiced primary care for over fifteen years. She now exclusively works in the field of obesity medicine, individualizing treatment approaches to help patients achieve their health goals. She is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She loves working with patients to help them reverse and prevent weight-related disorders.

Dr. Smith completed her clinical training at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. She is board certified in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, and a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Smith helps patients with a variety of underlying medical conditions improve their health through weight loss and individualized, lifestyle modifications that assist in achieving sustainable results.

About Us

Florencia Halperin, MD

Michelle Cao, MD

Sarita Golikeri, MD

Priya P. Joshi, MD

Nam Kim, MD

Maria Maldonado, MD

Angela Simpson, MD

Emily Smith, MD

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