Jennifer Brown, MD

Obesity Medicine Physician & Medical Content Reviewer

Dr. Brown is a board-certified family physician and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine with over 20 years of experience in direct patient care. She is a graduate of Marshall University School of Medicine, and has served as an associate professor at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. She is also a freelance medical writer/reviewer.

Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine (MD)

Concord University

Dr. Jennifer Brown, MD, is a dual board-certified physician and Medical Content Reviewer for GLP-1.com who brings over 20 years of direct patient care experience to every piece of health content she reviews. Her clinical expertise in obesity management, diabetes care, and GLP-1 therapy — combined with her background as a freelance medical writer — makes her uniquely qualified to ensure content accuracy and patient safety.

Dr. Brown earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Marshall University, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Concord University. She is board-certified in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine, holding the Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) designation — a credential that reflects specialized expertise in the medical treatment of obesity beyond standard primary care training.

Throughout her career, Dr. Brown has practiced in rural health clinics managing chronic diseases including obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions. She has served as an associate professor at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and currently works with Amwell Medical Group providing virtual primary care services, including obesity management. Her clinical focus on weight loss — including GLP-1 receptor agonist prescribing — gives her firsthand insight into the treatments and patient experiences covered on GLP-1.com.

Dr. Brown is also an active freelance medical writer and reviewer, with published work on platforms including Medium, MyObesityTeam, LowerMyRx, and her professional portfolio. She is passionate about making complex health topics accessible while maintaining clinical rigor.