Dr. Maribeth OrrMD

Family Medicine

at Eternal — New York City, NY

Also practices at: Eternal (San Francisco, CA)

About

Dr. Maribeth Orr brings dual board certification in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine to her role as a clinician at Eternal. She spent 16 years practicing as a family doctor before shifting her focus in 2021 to full-time treatment of metabolic dysfunction. That transition reflects her dedication to the medical, behavioral, and psychological dimensions of metabolic health. She regularly presents at medical conferences on these topics.

Dr. Orr is a Level 1 CrossFit trainer and a 2024 CrossFit Open quarterfinalist. She competes as an age-group triathlete and uses her personal fitness experience to help patients strengthen the movement pillar of metabolic health. She and her husband Michael have been married for 27 years and have four children: Truman, Maizey, Lainey, and Pullen.

Certifications

Dual Board Certified in Family Medicine
Board Certified in Obesity Medicine

Conditions Treated

metabolic dysfunction
obesity
chronic disease

Who is Dr. Orr right for?

Dr. Orr is well suited for patients dealing with metabolic dysfunction, obesity, or chronic disease who want a physician who addresses all three dimensions: medical, behavioral, and psychological. Active patients, especially those in endurance sport or CrossFit, will appreciate her firsthand experience in those disciplines. She works particularly well with patients who want an evidence-based, whole-person approach to metabolic health and long-term weight management.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Orr focuses on metabolic dysfunction, obesity, and chronic disease. She addresses the medical, behavioral, and psychological factors that drive these conditions, building personalized and evidence-based care plans for each patient.

Yes, Dr. Orr holds dual board certification in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine. That combination gives her a broad clinical foundation alongside deep expertise in weight and metabolic health.

Dr. Orr is a Level 1 CrossFit trainer and a 2024 CrossFit Open quarterfinalist who also competes in triathlons. She uses that hands-on fitness background to guide patients on the movement pillar of metabolic health, going beyond general advice to offer practical, experience-based direction.

Dr. Orr spent 16 years as a family physician before retiring from general practice in 2021. She chose to refocus her career on full-time treatment of metabolic dysfunction, pursuing a more comprehensive approach to helping patients achieve and maintain optimal health across their lifespan.

Yes, Dr. Orr specifically addresses behavioral and psychological factors alongside the medical aspects of metabolic dysfunction. She believes a comprehensive approach to metabolic health must account for all three dimensions to achieve lasting results.

Yes, Dr. Orr actively participates in education and teaching at medical conferences. She shares her expertise in metabolic dysfunction and evidence-based care with other clinicians in those settings.

Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026