About
Elizabeth Sharp Edens, MD, DABOM, IFMCP, serves as Medical Director and Founder of Health Meets Wellness in Midtown East, New York. She holds double board certification in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She also earned the Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner designation, one of functional medicine's most rigorous credentials.
Dr. Sharp Edens takes a root-cause approach to every patient she sees. She integrates conventional and functional medicine to address chronic disease, metabolic health, and weight management. She leads all integrative medicine consultations and member wellness exams at the practice. Her work extends beyond individual care. She collaborates with Molly Rice on the practice's yoga program design and partners with the Milwaukee Bucks Foundation to bring personalized health programs to underserved communities in Milwaukee. She is passionate about using food as medicine and incorporates nutrition into nearly every clinical decision she makes.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sharp Edens right for?
Dr. Sharp Edens is a strong fit for adults seeking a root-cause approach to chronic disease and metabolic health. Patients managing weight, blood sugar, or gut health benefit from her combined expertise in internal and obesity medicine. Her functional medicine training makes her well-suited for patients whose concerns have gone unresolved with conventional care. Adults interested in nutrition-driven wellness and structured weight management programs will find her approach especially practical.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sharp Edens treats chronic disease, metabolic disorders, obesity, and gut health concerns. She also addresses blood sugar dysregulation, preventive health, and nutrition-related conditions. Her integrative approach allows her to work across a wide range of issues that connect lifestyle, diet, and physiology.
Yes. Dr. Sharp Edens holds double board certification in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. She also holds the Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner credential, which reflects advanced training in functional and root-cause medicine.
Dr. Sharp Edens integrates conventional medicine with functional medicine principles. She treats root causes rather than managing symptoms in isolation. Nutrition plays a central role in her clinical decisions, and she connects diet, metabolic function, and gut health across every patient plan.
Yes. Dr. Sharp Edens specializes in obesity medicine and leads the practice's Weight Management Program. She also offers a GLP-1 Weight Loss Program through the TouchCare Method telehealth platform, available across ten states.
Yes. Dr. Sharp Edens offers telemedicine visits. She also extends GLP-1 weight loss services via telehealth through the TouchCare Method platform, serving patients across ten states.
Dr. Sharp Edens sees adults seeking integrative primary care, weight management, and chronic disease management. She works well with patients who want a physician who addresses underlying causes. Her background suits patients with metabolic concerns, gut health issues, or complex chronic conditions.
Yes. Dr. Sharp Edens built the practice on a three-pillar method: Medicine, Exercise, and Nutrition. Members can access virtual strength training programs and yoga sessions through the practice's dedicated app. She collaborates with Molly Rice on the yoga program design.
Dr. Sharp Edens is passionate about using food as medicine. She incorporates nutrition into nearly every clinical decision she makes. Her focus includes gut health, metabolic function, and blood sugar regulation.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026