Angela Fitch

Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer at knownwell and the immediate past president of the Obesity Medical Association (OMA). A leader in the field of obesity medicine, she is known for her comprehensive, patient-centered approach to care. Board-certified and with extensive clinical experience, she integrates medical, behavioral, and nutritional strategies to support patients on their weight loss journey.

Additionally, as a Harvard Medical School faculty member, she educates future healthcare professionals and conducts research advancing obesity treatment. Dr. Fitch is also a passionate advocate for public health policies addressing obesity.

A graduate of Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Dr. Fitch worked for Procter and Gamble before following her passion and attending medical school. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and then stayed for a combined residency in internal medicine and pediatrics. She moved to Minnesota to practice primary care at Fairview Health Systems and the University of Minnesota. There, she developed her skills and passion for treating obesity in the primary care setting. She has since dedicated her career to understanding and treating this multifaceted condition. Her approach integrates medical, behavioral, nutritional, and psychological aspects to provide holistic care tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Dr. Fitch's research contributions have been widely recognized, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. She served as chair of the clinical management section of the Obesity Society in 2015–2016 and was the recipient of the OMA Clinician of the Year Award in 2017. She is the former co-director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Weight Center, a board member of the Obesity Action Coalition, and a founding member of the Massachusetts Coalition for Action on Obesity.