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Expert Spotlight: Dominique R Williams, MD, MPH, FOMA, Dipl ABOM

Publication Date: 18 August 2025

A conversation with Abbott Nutrition Medical Director of Adult Nutrition, Dominique Williams:

Q: Tell us about yourself.

With more than 20 years of experience as a physician, educator, and mentor, and with board certifications in both obesity medicine and pediatrics, I'm passionate about empowering others through person-centered care, advancing research in nutrition and obesity, and shaping the next generation of medical professionals. 

Q: What are you working on lately?

These days, I’m putting a good deal of energy into supporting (developing) programs and resources that highlight the key role of nutrition in obesity care and help clinicians use patient-centered language in treating their patients. 

Nutrition education is an important yet underdeveloped area in undergraduate and graduate medical training. Pursuing Physician Nutrition Specialist (PNS) Certification or holding a current PNS certification in academic settings may help bridge the gap. 

Physician-led advocacy and mentorship are essential for advancing nutrition education and enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration with other nutrition professionals. 

My team and I work closely with ANHI to develop education and resources to advance these initiatives.

Q: Where can we find more information?

There are two primary site locations I'd recommend. Start by checking out ANHI's Obesity Key Topics page, then explore the new Physician Nutrition Specialists page. You'll find handy links to both below.

SEE OUR OBESITY RESOURCES
VISIT OUR PNS PAGE

Expert Bio(s):

Dominique Williams, MD, MPH, FOMA, Dipl ABOM

Medical Director 
Adult Nutrition, Abbott 
Columbus, OH, USA

Dr Williams is the Adult Nutrition Medical Director at Abbott, a global healthcare company. Her responsibilities include supporting the U.S. and global adult nutrition commercial operations, collaborating with the clinical project team on Abbott-sponsored clinical studies, and driving the development, submission, and execution of investigator-initiated studies, including research publication. She also leads the medical strategy and content review, including moderation for national and international advisory meetings and symposia with multi-disciplinary teams. 

Dominique is double board-certified in Obesity Medicine and Pediatrics. She is a dedicated educator and clinician with more than 20 years of experience in person-centered care, holistic mentoring, and curriculum development. In addition to her clinical work, she has been a mentor to medical students and resident physicians and serves as Adjunct Faculty at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dominique has publications on the topics of mentoring, equity-focused initiatives in medical education, nutrition therapy, and the care of people with obesity. She has also worked on several local and national initiatives to address health disparities. 

Dominique obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Case Western Reserve University, MD from Wright State University School of Medicine, and MPH in Nutrition from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

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