Dr. Lori SmithMD, DABOM
Internal Medicine
at Beacon Internal and Obesity Medicine – BIOMe, PC — Concord, NC
About
Dr. Lori Smith, MD, DABOM, brings over 30 years of internal medicine experience to BIOMe, her direct primary care practice in Concord, NC. She earned her MD from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1994 and completed her internal medicine residency at The Christ Hospital in 1997. For more than 19 years, she has built her clinical career across the Charlotte, Concord, and High Point areas of North Carolina.
Dr. Smith holds dual board certification - from the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and as a Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM). She belongs to the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, and the Obesity Medicine Association. Her clinical passions include chronic disease management, cardiovascular risk reduction, metabolic syndrome, PCOS, menopause, eating disorders, and bariatric surgery management. She applies evidence-based medicine to address root causes of disease, with a focus on reversing, controlling, and preventing complications. Outside the clinic, Dr. Smith enjoys travel, community involvement, and time with family and friends.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (MD, 1994)
Residency
Internal Medicine, The Christ Hospital (completed 1997)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Smith right for?
Dr. Smith is a strong fit for adults managing complex or overlapping chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and chronic kidney disease. Patients navigating weight-related concerns - including postpartum weight gain, medication-induced weight gain, binge eating disorder, or GLP-1 management - benefit from her dual certification in internal and obesity medicine. She works well with patients who want a physician who treats the whole person, not just individual diagnoses. Women managing PCOS, menopause, or seeking preventive care also find her approach well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Smith treats a wide range of adult conditions including diabetes, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, obesity, PCOS, menopause, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, lymphedema, thyroid disorders, asthma, COPD, and eating disorders including binge eating disorder and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder. She also manages pre- and post-bariatric surgery weight care.
Yes. Dr. Smith holds certification as a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM), in addition to her board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). She is one of a smaller group of physicians who hold dual certification in both specialties.
Dr. Smith earned her MD from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1994. She completed her internal medicine residency at The Christ Hospital in 1997. She has practiced medicine for over 30 years, with more than 19 years in the Charlotte and Concord, NC region.
Dr. Smith applies evidence-based medicine to identify and address the root causes of disease. Her goal is to reverse, control, and prevent complications rather than simply manage symptoms. She treats each patient as a whole person, taking into account their personal history, lifestyle, culture, and health goals.
Yes. Dr. Smith manages GLP-1 therapies including Mounjaro, Zepbound, Wegovy, Saxenda, and Ozempic. She also offers a Robard meal replacement program specifically designed for patients on GLP-1 medications, providing structured nutritional support alongside medication management.
Dr. Smith uses the medical-grade InBody BWA device for body composition testing. It measures muscle and fat mass, visceral fat, intracellular and extracellular water, and phase angle. The InBody BWA has validation against DEXA and D2O, making it a clinical-grade tool for tracking meaningful health changes beyond the scale.
Dr. Smith sees patients both virtually and in person. BIOMe launched as a virtual practice in May 2025 and began in-person services in September 2025. Members can access same-day appointments and telehealth visits as part of their monthly membership.
Dr. Smith holds memberships in the American Medical Association (AMA), the American College of Physicians (ACP), and the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA). These affiliations reflect her commitment to staying current across both internal medicine and obesity medicine.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026