Pediatric Weight Clinic

The Center for Healthy Weight team includes medical, nutrition, public health, psychiatric and research specialists. They come from the world-class medical staff at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford and the Stanford University School of Medicine.

Every member of the team is dedicated to:

  • Preventing obesity in children
  • Eliminating the problems caused by obesity
  • Restoring or maintaining patient health
  • Promoting child and family health and well-being

Doctors, nurses and clinicians from other medical specialties also consult with the Center for Healthy Weight team.

Elizabeth Shepard, MD

Dr. Shepard is board certified in Obesity Medicine, Pediatrics, and is a Physician Nutrition Specialist.

Areas of expertise:Pediatrics

Sophia Yen, MD

Dr. Yen is board certified in Adolescent Medicine.

Areas of expertise:Pediatrics, adolescent medicine