Donald Hensrud, M.D., M.P.H.
Dr. Hensrud is an associate professor of preventive medicine and nutrition in the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and the medical director for the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program. He writes and lectures widely on lifestyle- and nutrition-related topics and has authored and helped publish several books, including the best-selling book "The Mayo Clinic Diet" and two award-winning cookbooks.
Andres J. Acosta, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Acosta is the Medical Advisor to the Mayo Clinic Diet and co-author of The Mayo Clinic Diet: Weight-Loss Medications Edition. His goal is to treat and ultimately cure obesity, which he considers this century's health epidemic. Dr. Acosta's work on individualized obesity therapy aims to identify the right therapy for the right patient, minimizing side effects. He also leads innovative research projects at Mayo Clinic.
Tara Schmidt, M. Ed., RDN, LD
Tara Schmidt is a registered dietitian and instructor of nutrition at Mayo Clinic, and lead dietitian for the Mayo Clinic Diet. She specializes in outpatient counseling for obesity, bariatric surgery, and cardiovascular diseases. She is passionate about reducing weight bias and educating people about realistic, evidence-based weight management.
Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.
Dr. Kopecky is a cardiologist with specialty interest in prevention and is the Director of the Statin Intolerance Clinic. His clinical focus includes expertise in cardiovascular disease prevention and risk factor management, and providing patient care in the Cardiovascular Health Clinic. In addition to his clinical activities, he is a highly acclaimed national and international speaker on cardiovascular disease prevention.
Jennifer A. Welper
Matthew Clark, Ph.D., L.P.
Dr. Clark is a clinical health psychologist, professor and chair of research in the Department of Psychiatry & Psychology at Mayo Clinic. His research on psychological factors that promote long-term lifestyle change has been funded by the National Institutes of Health and published in more than 150 scientific publications. Dr. Clark plays competitive tennis to reduce stress and be mindful.
Michael Jensen, M.D.
Dr. Jensen is the Thomas J. Watson Jr., Professor in Honor of Dr. Robert L. Frye; a consultant in the Division of Endocrinology and Nutrition; and chair of the Mayo Enterprise Obesity Specialty Council. Dr. Jensen's research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health for more than 25 years, and he has published in more than 300 scientific papers and book chapters.
Warren Thompson, M.D.
Dr. Thompson is an associate professor of medicine in Mayo's Graduate School of Medicine and the director of physical activity in the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program. He is the course director for the Mayo Medical School course on preventive medicine and public health and has published articles on obesity, physical activity, alcohol and medical education.
Kristin Vickers Douglas, Ph.D., L.P.
Dr. Vickers Douglas is a professor and clinical health psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry & Psychology, Mayo Clinic. She is medical director of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Coaching program and director of the Patient Education Research Program. In her clinical practice and research, Dr. Vickers Douglas is an expert in motivating change in health behavior.
Kristine Schmitz, R.D.N., L.D.
Philip T. Hagen, M.D.
Lisa M. Dierks, R.D.N., L.D.
Ryan J. Eastman, M.S.