Adj Associate Professor, The George Washington University, United States
Childhood obesity arises from a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors leading to excessive fat accumulation and metabolic imbalance. Sedentary behavior, poor dietary habits, and early exposure to high-calorie foods contribute significantly to its development. Treatment focuses on lifestyle modification, including balanced nutrition, increased physical activity, and behavioral therapy. In severe cases, pharmacologic or surgical interventions may be considered under medical supervision. Early prevention and family-centered approaches remain key to long-term success.
Adj Associate Professor, The George Washington University, United States
Dr. Evan Nadler is a distinguished pediatric surgeon and obesity specialist with over two decades of leadership in advancing childhood obesity management and metabolic care. He currently serves as Co-Founder of ProCare Consultants and TeleHealth, providing comprehensive and compassionate pediatric weight management through remote care. A long-standing academic leader, Dr. Nadler has been associated with The George Washington University for over 16 years, where he served as Associate Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics and now continues as Adjunct Associate Professor. During his 14-year tenure at Children’s National Hospital, he co-directed all obesity programs and led the Child and Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Program, pioneering multidisciplinary approaches to pediatric weight-loss surgery. Previously, at NYU Langone Health, he established and directed the Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery program, developing training frameworks for residents in both pediatric and adult laparoscopic techniques. As Associate Editor for Frontiers in Medicine and former CEO of Adipomics, Inc., Dr. Nadler continues to drive innovation in obesity research, treatment, and advocacy, with expertise spanning childhood obesity, metabolic surgery, and clinical education.
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