Robert M. Siegel, MD, FAAP
- Director, Center for Better Health and Nutrition
- Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics
- bob.siegel@cchmc.org
- Board Certified
About
Biography
I am a pediatrician who specializes in pediatric obesity treatment and prevention. I was drawn to this work because of the great need in the community, and I chose pediatrics because I love working with children and young adults.
In my practice, I use an individualized approach with each child and family. As director of the Center for Better Health and Nutrition, I support our family-centered method that focuses on helping children and their families live a healthier lifestyle.
I was a general pediatrician for more than 20 years before moving to obesity work. I was honored to join the board of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.
In addition to helping patients and families, I’m involved in research. Our team is examining better ways to treat and prevent obesity.
In my spare time, I enjoy being with my family, running, and playing with my dog and cats.
MD: New York University, School of Medicine, New York, NY, 1984.
Residency: Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, 1984-87.
Fellowship: Infectious Diseases, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, 1992. American Board of Pediatrics, 1988.
Certification: Pediatrics, 1988.
Interests
Pediatric obesity treatment and prevention
Services and Specialties
Interests
Obesity treatment and prevention; exercise and behavioral economic interventions
Research Areas
Locations (4)
Insurance Information
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Publications
Relative Accuracy of Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for Assessing Body Composition in Children With Severe Obesity. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. 2020; 70:e129-e135.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic study of a fixed-dose combination of phentermine/topiramate in adolescents with obesity. Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism: a journal of pharmacology and therapeutics. 2020; 22:480-491.
What to Do about Childhood Obesity?. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16:E3902.
Pilot Testing of a Patient Decision Aid for Adolescents with Severe Obesity in US Pediatric Weight Management Programs within the COMPASS Network. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16:E1776.
A Pilot Study of School-Based Comprehensive Cardiovascular Screening in Middle School Children. The Journal of Pediatrics. 2019; 208:287-289.
A Case of a 13-Year-Old Female With Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY) Identified by School-Based Cardiovascular Screening. Global Pediatric Health. 2019; 6:2333794X19874215.
Healthier Choices in School Cafeterias: A Systematic Review of Cafeteria Interventions. The Journal of Pediatrics. 2018; 203:273-279.e2.
Nudging Healthier Choices in a Hospital Cafeteria: Results From a Field Study. Health Promotion Practice. 2018; 19:925-934.
From the Blog
New Data Shows Surge in Child Obesity Rates in Greater Cincinnati During Pandemic
Robert M. Siegel, MD, FAAP11/9/2021
Cardiovascular Screenings Uncover High Cholesterol Cases Among Middle Schoolers
Robert M. Siegel, MD, FAAP7/3/2019
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