About
David Edelson, MD, FACP founded HealthBridge in 2001 and serves as its Medical Director. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School and completed his training as Chief Resident in Internal Medicine at Northwell/LIJ Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship at Hadassah University Hospital. Dr. Edelson holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, and the FAA designates him a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner.
He serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at Zucker-Northwell School of Medicine. Nationally recognized as a leading weight loss expert, Dr. Edelson has published independent research in the Journal of the American Diabetes Association and the journal Nutrition. He appears regularly as a monthly guest on Sirius XM Doctor Radio, Channel 81. His clinical interests include weight management, bioidentical hormone replacement, and functional medicine. He also performs non-surgical facial aesthetic treatments.
Education & Training
Medical School
Northwestern University Medical School
Residency
Chief Resident in Internal Medicine, Northwell/LIJ Medical Center
Fellowship
Hadassah University Hospital
Additional Training
Assistant Clinical Professor, Zucker-Northwell School of Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Edelson right for?
Dr. Edelson is a strong fit for adults seeking a physician who integrates preventive, functional, and metabolic care. Patients managing weight, hormonal imbalances, or metabolic conditions benefit from his dual board certification in internal and obesity medicine. He also serves patients who require FAA medical evaluations. Those interested in bioidentical hormone replacement or functional medicine panels will find his clinical focus well aligned with their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Edelson focuses on weight management, metabolic health, and hormonal conditions. He also practices functional medicine and preventive internal medicine. His dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine gives him a strong foundation for treating complex chronic conditions rooted in metabolic dysfunction.
Yes, Dr. Edelson holds board certification in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School and completed advanced training at Northwell/LIJ Medical Center and Hadassah University Hospital.
Yes, Dr. Edelson offers bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. He incorporates hormone management into a broader functional and preventive medicine framework, tailoring treatment to each patient's individual health profile.
Dr. Edelson serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at Zucker-Northwell School of Medicine. He has published research in the Journal of the American Diabetes Association and the journal Nutrition, and he appears monthly as a guest on Sirius XM Doctor Radio, Channel 81.
Yes, Dr. Edelson performs non-surgical facial aesthetic treatments as part of the broader wellness services he offers at HealthBridge.
Yes. The FAA designates Dr. Edelson a Senior Aviation Medical Examiner. He conducts FAA medical evaluations for pilots and aviation professionals as part of his practice.
Dr. Edelson takes a medically grounded approach to weight management, drawing on his board certification in Obesity Medicine. He combines functional medicine assessment, lifestyle medicine, and, when appropriate, hormone therapy to address the root causes behind weight-related conditions.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026