Presenting a segment from a presentation by Dr. Matthew Carmody during our Innovative Solutions for Lipedema & Lymphedema virtual symposium in October 2021.

Dr. Carmody, an internist and Obesity Medicine Specialist formerly affiliated with Harvard Medical School, dedicated several years to evaluating and treating lipedema before his recent retirement.

In this excerpt, he discusses the importance of recognizing and acknowledging anti-fat bias.

Dr. Carmody emphasizes his belief that obesity is not a choice and advocates for a more compassionate and respectful approach to treating patients.