Obesity Medicine (Medical Weight Loss)

Dr. Heidi Henson is a dedicated internal medicine physician with a strong passion for obesity medicine. After completing additional education at Columbia University and through the Obesity Medicine Association, she became board certified in Obesity Medicine. She is an active Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and a passionate member of The Obesity Society, Obesity Medicine Association, and The Obesity Action Coalition. 

Recognizing obesity as a complex, chronic biological disease—not a failure of willpower—Dr. Henson is committed to delivering evidence-based care that supports lasting success. Board certified in both Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine, she takes a comprehensive, science-driven approach focused on longevity, metabolic health, and sustainable outcomes rather than quick fixes.

Dr. Henson works closely with each patient to understand their unique physiology, lifestyle, and goals, developing individualized treatment plans that are practical and effective in today’s demanding world. Known for her warmth and highly personalized care, she treats the body as a whole. She has specific expertise and extensive training in individualized nutrition, macronutrient guidance, mental health support, exercise physiology, and medication optimization. Dr. Henson is also a pioneer in the science of the "Obesity Phenotype" and has brought this to Shreveport. She offers unique genetic testing to target your exact type of obesity, statistically proven to optimize your treatment success. 

Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Henson regularly lectures physicians and medical residents nationwide on the medical management of obesity. Whether navigating peri- or post-menopausal weight gain, prediabetes, cholesterol concerns, or a lifelong struggle of obesity, Dr. Henson is here to listen, educate, and guide patients toward better health with compassion and expertise.

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