Clinical Obesity Medicine Physician

About the Program

The Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes in partnership with the Department of Internal Medicine is expanding its comprehensive weight management program. We seek a dynamic, patient‑focused clinical physician specializing in Obesity Medicine to join the University of Utah.

• Provide direct outpatient care for patients with obesity and obesity‑related conditions.
• Develop individualized, evidence‑based treatment plans incorporating behavioral, nutritional, pharmacologic, and bariatric surgical therapies.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team of specialists, dietitians, psychologists, exercise physiologists, and surgeons.
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement, clinical research, community outreach, and educational activities.

• ABIM or ABFM certification.
• Obesity training, ideally fellowship training and board certification by the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
• Eligible for medical license in the State of Utah.

Academic faculty appointment commensurate with training and experience, access to a nationally recognized multidisciplinary program, and extensive research collaboration opportunities.

Salt Lake City, UT – a major hub with diverse recreational, cultural, and travel opportunities.

Apply online at

Juliana Simonetti, M.D.
Associate Professor, Director of Obesity Medicine
c/o Debra Anderton ertonh.edu

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided. The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.