Prepare to encounter an exceptional figure revolutionizing healthcare. Allow us to introduce you to the remarkable Dr. Janel Gordon, M.D., DipABOM, DipABLM—a formidable triple board certified expert in Family, Obesity, and Lifestyle Medicine.
Dr. Gordon’s impressive resume speaks for itself. With extensive experience in Corporate Employer-Sponsored Healthcare, HealthTech Startup, and Primary Care settings, she has proven herself as a leader and innovator in the medical field.
But what sets Dr. Gordon apart is her unwavering commitment to physician well-being. Recognized for her dedication to this crucial aspect of healthcare, she was selected as a Leading Physician Well-being Fellow with the esteemed American Academy of Family Physicians.
Through this prestigious fellowship, Dr. Gordon received specialized training in executive leadership, quality improvement, program development, and systemic change — all with the goal of improving physician well-being and creating a healthier healthcare system for all.
Dr. Gordon’s expertise goes beyond traditional medicine. She is also deeply passionate about addressing obesity and promoting lifestyle medicine as powerful tools for prevention and treatment.
With her diverse skill set and unparalleled dedication to excellence, Dr. Janel Gordon is paving the way for positive change in the medical world. Whether it’s providing top-notch care to patients or spearheading transformative initiatives within organizations, she is truly a force to be reckoned with.
So get ready to be inspired by Dr. Janel Gordon — an exceptional physician leader who is shaping the future of healthcare one step at a time.
Please tell us more about your background and expertise.
Dr. Janel: Hello, my name is Dr. Janel Gordon, M.D., DipABOM, DipABLM. I am a Triple Board Certified Family, Obesity & Lifestyle Medicine Physician Leader, experienced in Corporate Employer-Sponsored Healthcare, HealthTech Startup and Primary Care, with clinical expertise in obesity and chronic disease prevention, management and reversal. I am certified in Culinary Coaching by Harvard Medical School and Plant-based Nutrition by the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies.
Recently, I was selected as a Leading Physician Well-being Fellow with the American Academy of Family Physicians, through which I received additional training in executive leadership, quality improvement, program development and systemic change.
In what ways do you empower others through the work that you do?
Dr. Janel: I empowers others to execute ideas and unlock their fullest potential.
What do you enjoy most about the work that you do?
Dr. Janel: I enjoy partnering with stakeholders and community members to better understand local health drivers, increase access to care, education, nutritious foods, safe spaces for physical activity and technology to improve health outcomes and decrease healthcare expenditures. Personally, I also enjoy spending time with loved ones, traveling and discovering delicious and nutritious foods near and far.
Do you believe in work- life balance? If so how do you maintain it?
Dr. Janel: I believe in prioritization, delegation and outsourcing. Our desires and obligations may flex throughout a month, quarter or year, so I adjust as needed. This can help keep anxiety at bay.
What are your thoughts on plant based diets? Who can benefit from this type of diet/lifestyle?
Dr. Janel: Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans and legumes are full of fiber, which keeps us full longer, aids in digestion, contributes to a healthy gut microbiome, keeps blood sugar and cholesterol controlled. These foods are also full of anti-oxidants which help prevent and combat the inflammation underlying many chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis and cancer.
What makes your approach unique?
Dr. Janel: I am authentic, transparent, empathic and honest. I believe in shared-decision making with patients with hopes of helping them make the best decisions for themselves and their family. I enjoy traveling, attending conferences and networking with colleagues from around the world, both in person and virtually. This approach allows me to offer the latest treatment recommendations and humbly interact with individuals of varied backgrounds. My patients are from all over the world, with different languages, religious backgrounds, cultural norms and foods.
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