Richele Corrado, DO, MPH, FACP
Bio

Dr. Richele Corrado is a double board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine physician and a nationally recognized leader in obesity care. A former Navy physician turned civilian, Dr. Corrado served as the Director of the Comprehensive Weight Management Program and Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dedicated to providing individualized, stigma-free, and inclusive care, she is committed to helping patients achieve sustainable health and wellness.

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A passionate advocate for improving access to evidence-based weight management treatments and metabolic health care, Dr. Corrado has advanced obesity education and policy as the co-champion of the 2025 VA/DoD Obesity Clinical Practice Guideline update and as a member of The Obesity Society’s Policy & Advocacy Committee. She also contributes to the Obesity Medicine Association’s Obesity Algorithm Workgroup and Clinician in Training Education Committees. Her contributions to obesity medicine and primary care have earned her numerous accolades, including Walter Reed’s 2023 Civilian Provider of the Year and Associate Master Clinician. Dr. Corrado is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University and a proud member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

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Dr. Corrado earned her undergraduate degree from Villanova University, a Master of Public Health from Columbia University, and her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She served as a US Navy officer for eight years, completing her internship and residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

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Outside of work, Dr. Corrado enjoys spending time with her husband, two energetic kids, and their dog. She loves cooking as well as being outdoors, staying active, and weightlifting.