I’m Margarita Mercado Medina, MD.

I am Board Certified in Obesity Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology. I did my training At NYU Winthrop Hospital in Long Island, NY.

I am also certified by the North American Menopause Society and have additional training in Nutrition from the Stanford Nutrition Science Institute.

Throughout my life I have struggled with weight gain. I have tried all the diets only find my self on the eternal cycle of weight loss and regain.

It wasn’t until decided to take the long road towards understanding and healing my relationship with food that I started to overcome weight issues along with midlife metabolic changes.

The fog was dense, but with the right medical tools, self-discipline and patience, I’ve transformed into a healthier version of myself.

I want to help you do the same!

I like to cook, walk my dog, travel, hike, workout and dance.

I speak English and Spanish. I am Originally from Puerto Rico and have lived in Santo Domingo, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Denver and Spokane. I now call the city of Seattle home.