About Leah Solomon, MD:

Dr. Solomon has dedicated her post-residency training to advancing her understanding the medical management of obesity, a complex chronic medical condition affecting Americans in epidemic proportions.  Obesity is one of the leading causes of preventable premature death in the United States.  She has completed the American Society of Bariatric Physician’s intensive accredited training program in bariatric medicine.   Dr. Solomon has attended many symposiums in which leading experts in the field of obesity management present the most up-to-date non-surgical approaches to weight control that are both evidence-based and practical.




Education & Training:

• Bachelor of Science, Cook College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.
• Doctorate of Medicine, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ.
• Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine, Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ.

Board Certifications:

• Board Certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
• Board Certified, American Board of Bariatric Medicine

Accredited Training Programs Attended in Obesity Management and Functional Medicine:

• The Institute for Functional Medicine: The Challenge of Emerging Infection in the 21st Century; Terrain, Tolerance and Susceptibly – April 28-30, 2011
• Atlantic Integrative Medicine and the Foundation for Integrated Medicine: 4th Annual Nutrition and Supplements in Clinical Practice Conference – Nov 5, 2010
• The American Society of Bariatric Physicians: Obesity Course and Metabolism Society Symposium – April 16-18, 2010
• The Institute for Functional Medicine: Understanding Biotransformation and Recognizing Toxicity: Evaluation and Treatment in the Functional Medicine Module – Dec 3-6, 2009
• Atlantic Integrative Medicine and the Foundation for Integrated Medicine: Nutrition and Supplements in Clinical Practice – Nov 6, 2009
• The Center for Mind Body Medicine: Food as Medicine Professional Nutritional Training Program – June 11-14, 2009
• The Institute for Functional Medicine: Illuminating the Path Forward: Integrating New Approaches for the Evaluation and Treatment of Mood Disorders – May 27-29, 2009
• The American Society of Bariatric Physicians: Eastern Regional Obesity Course – April 18-19, 2009
• The Institute for Functional Medicine: Advanced Practice Module: Restoring Gastrointestinal Equilibrium: Practical Applications for Understanding, Assessing, and Treating Gut Dysfunction – Feb 6-7, 2009
• The Institute for Functional Medicine: Applying Functional medicine in Clinical Practice Dec 8-12, 2008
• Atlantic Health and the Foundation for Integrated Medicine: Supplements in Clinical Practice Evidence-Based Solutions to Common Clinical Problems – Nov 1, 2008
• The American Society of Bariatric Physicians: 58th Annual Obesity and Associated Conditions, Symposium – Sept 25-27, 2008
• The American Society of Bariatric Physicians: Practice Productivity Course – Sept 24, 2008
• The American Society of Bariatric Physicians: New Bariatrician Symposium – April 10, 2008
• Robard Corporation Continuing Education Conference: The Practical management of the Obese Individual: A Clinical and Business Management Perspective – July 17-19, 2008
• Harvard Medical School: International Conference of Practical Approaches to the Treatment of Obesity – June 19-21, 2008
• The American Society of Bariatric Physicians: Obesity Course – April 11-12, 2008
• The American Society of Bariatric Physicians: New Bariatrician Symposium – April 10, 2008
• Atlantic Health and the Foundation for Integrated Medicine: Supplements in Clinical Practice: An Evidence Based Approach – Nov 10, 2007
• The American Society of Bariatric Physicians: Obesity and Associated Conditions Symposium – Sept 27-29, 2007
• The American Society of Bariatric Physicians: Practice Improvement Seminar – Sept 26-27, 2007
• The American Society of Bariatric Physicians: Eastern Regional Obesity Course – May 3-5, 2007
• Contemporary Forums: Obesity Treatment and Prevention – Feb 23-24, 2007
• Contemporary Forums: The Very Low Calorie Diet: Tools and Knowledge for Implementation – Feb 22, 2007
• The American Society of Bariatric Physicians: 56th Annual Obesity Symposium – Oct 2-8, 2006
• Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons: Obesity, Co-morbidities and Weight Expectations: Interventions that are Realistic and Safe – June 3-4, 2006
• The American Society of Bariatric Physicians: Regional Obesity Course – May 10-11, 2006
• The American Society of Bariatric Physicians: New Practitioners Seminar – May 10-11, 2006
• The American Society of Bariatric Physicians: Board Review Course – May 9-10, 2006
Awards and Honors:
• George H. Cook Scholar, Rutgers University
• Phi Beta Kappa, Rutgers University

Memberships:

• Physician Member, The American Society of Bariatric Physicians:
• Physician Member, North American Association for the Study of Obesity
• Physician Member, Institute fir Functional Medicine

Bariatric Physicians Practice Guidelines:

Dr. Solomon has pledged compliance with the American Society of Bariatric Physician's Practice Guidelines.