HEALTH PROVIDERS

Dr. Karen Louise Herbst, Ph.D., M.D. is a University of Washington (Seattle, WA) and Rush University-trained Internist and Endocrinologist who is one of the world’s experts in the area of fat disorders. She has over 10 years of experience in the study and treatment of obesity and fat disorders, the latter including familial partial lipodystrophy, Madelung’s disease (multiple symmetric lipomatosis), familial multiple lipomatosis (FML), Dercum’s disease (adiposis dolorosa) and lipedema.  Her experience with fat disorders provides Dr. Herbst with a unique perspective on diet and exercise that help promote weight loss in people that have tried other weight loss plans and failed. She bases her treatment on evidence-based medicine and also her experience working with patients.

Dr. Herbst is also extensively published in the area of male hypogonadism and has unique means of replacing androgens in men, paying close attention to fertility issues.

When you visit Dr. Herbst, plan on spending 60-90 minutes during the first visit. Plenty of time is devoted to counseling with a clearly explained treatment plan.

For more information on Dr. Herbst, visit: www.lipomadoc.org