Experienced in Obesity

Dr. Michael Knight

Bariatric Medicine
GW The Medical Faculty Associate
3301 New Mexico Ave NW Ste 336, 
Washington, DC 

Experienced in Obesity
GW The Medical Faculty Associate
3301 New Mexico Ave NW Ste 336, 
Washington, DC 
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Overview

Michael Knight is a primary care provider, practicing in Bariatric Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Knight is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Lactose Intolerance, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Splenectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 8 articles in the study of Obesity.

Specialties
Bariatric Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

GW the Medical Faculty Associate
3301 New Mexico Ave NW Ste 336, Washington, DC 20016
Call: 202-362-4467

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


16 Total Publications

Patient and Cardiologist Perspectives on the Treatment of Patients With Concomitant ASCVD and Obesity.
Patient and Cardiologist Perspectives on the Treatment of Patients With Concomitant ASCVD and Obesity.
Journal: Journal of patient experience
Published: May 22, 2025
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410-328-8940
Languages Spoken:
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
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