About
Dr. Stacy Hom is a double board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine serving adults in the Bethesda, Maryland area. She holds clinical experience and specialized training in treating the complex disease of obesity. Her practice focuses on clinically meaningful weight loss, body composition improvement, and long-term chronic disease management. Conditions she regularly treats include insulin resistance, diabetes, high cholesterol, sleep disorders, and overweight.
Dr. Hom builds individualized eating plans that account for nutritional needs, pre-existing conditions, and each patient's cultural or religious preferences. She uses the InBody body composition machine to track fat loss and muscle preservation throughout treatment. Patients consistently describe her as thorough, unhurried, and genuinely attentive. She takes time to explain her reasoning, ask detailed questions, and offer direct recommendations. Her goal is to help every patient stay strong and independent well into the future.
Education & Training
Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Hom right for?
Dr. Hom is a strong fit for adults who want medically supervised weight loss with a clinical foundation. Patients managing insulin resistance, diabetes, high cholesterol, or sleep disorders benefit from her chronic disease focus. She works well with people who want a personalized nutrition plan tailored to their lifestyle and cultural preferences. Those who value data-driven feedback and body composition tracking will find her approach especially useful. Patients who prefer unhurried visits and direct communication tend to connect well with her style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Hom treats obesity, overweight, insulin resistance, diabetes, high cholesterol, and sleep disorders. She also manages a broad range of chronic diseases through a weight-focused, lifestyle-based approach. Her goal is clinically meaningful weight loss that improves control of these conditions over time.
Yes. Dr. Hom holds dual board certification in both Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine. That combination gives her both the primary care foundation and the specialized clinical training to treat obesity as the complex disease it is.
Dr. Hom takes a comprehensive approach that combines medical interventions with sustainable lifestyle changes. She examines nutrition, physical activity, and daily habits together. When appropriate, she uses medical tools alongside behavioral strategies to drive real and lasting results.
Yes. Dr. Hom uses an InBody body composition machine to measure percent body fat and lean muscle mass. This gives her real-time data to monitor how a patient's body responds to treatment. She uses those trends to make careful, informed adjustments to each care plan.
Yes. Dr. Hom builds eating plans tailored to each patient's nutritional needs, pre-existing conditions, food preferences, and cultural or religious beliefs. She does not take a one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition therapy.
Patients consistently describe Dr. Hom as thorough, unhurried, and easy to talk with. They highlight her detailed questioning, clear explanations, and genuine concern for their wellbeing. Many note that she runs on time and gives her full attention during every visit.
Yes. Dr. Hom offers virtual visits for members. She also provides a free 30-minute introductory consultation via Google Meet for anyone considering membership at BodyWise Health.
Dr. Hom sees adults who want medically supervised weight management. She works with patients across a range of starting points, including those managing chronic conditions worsened by excess weight. Her approach suits patients who want a physician actively involved in their long-term health trajectory.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026