Women’s Health, Obesity Medicine, and Generational Wellness with Dr. Iman Saleh, MD

In this episode of The TOP Lessons, Dr. Iman Saleh, MD, shares invaluable insights on the lessons of prioritizing self-care and preventative health care. From addressing misconceptions about obesity and discussing the long-term impact of GLP-1 medications to navigating sensitive conversations with your gynecologist, Dr. Saleh provides a comprehensive look at women’s health through various life stages. She explores the intersection of obesity and fertility, pregnancy risks, and generational wellness while offering practical advice on balancing motherhood, work, and healthy habits. Tune in to learn how understanding your family history and embracing routine care can pave the way for a healthier future.

About Today’s Guest: 

Dr. Iman Saleh is an accomplished, reputable OBGYN at Northwell Health Physician Partners in Suffolk County. Dr. Iman Saleh has been committed to advocating for women's health of all ages for over a decade. She is dedicated to providing the most current preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic expertise in all aspects of obstetrics, gynecology, and minimally invasive/robotic surgery. She sees patients for their general women's wellness, through prenatal care and childbirth, guides them through contraception and infertility, and continues to see her patients beyond their reproductive years during menopause. Although OBGYN may not be considered primary care providers, Dr. Saleh is familiar with many common medical problems such as hypertension, diabetes, and thyroid disorders. Dr. Saleh has recently expanded her expertise to include obesity medicine, in which she uses medical management to optimize her patient's weight during various stages of life.

Dr. Iman Saleh attended Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education for undergrad, State University of NY at Stonybrook where she earned her medical degree. She then completed her residency at NYU- Long Island. She is a board-certified OB/GYN physician, a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Born in Long Island and raised in Queens, she is fluent in English and Arabic.

Key Points from this Episode:

• Welcome to Dr. Iman Saleh, MD

• About Dr. Iman Saleh, MD 

• Dr. Saleh’s lessons on women’s health and obesity treatment

• Discussing sensitive topics with your gynecologist through various life stages

• Misconceptions about obesity and obesity medicine

• About GLP-1 medications and their long-term impact

• Women’s health and far-reaching impacts

• Balancing motherhood and work while imparting healthy habits

• Generational wellness and wellness through stages of women’s lives

• Fertility and impact of obesity on fertility

• Obesity-related pregnancy complications and risks

• Dr. Saleh’s inspiration and motivation to pursue medicine

• Women’s health and the need for preventative care

• Using family history to calculate and mitigate health risks

• The future of women’s wellness and obesity medicine

• Prioritizing routine and preventative women’s health care

  
  

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