Dr. Richard Peterson’s Mission for the Future of Obesity Care: No One Left Behind

In this episode of BariNation (Ep. 254), we sit down with Dr. Richard Peterson, the newly elected president of the ASMBS, to talk about his mission to No One Left Behind. From his military roots to his passionate advocacy, Dr. Peterson delves deeply into why obesity is considered a disease, how bariatric surgery is a critical form of medical care rather than a cosmetic procedure, and what must change to ensure equitable access, education, and support for all. Listen to the full conversation at BariNation.