The Company Unveils its Seventh New Weight-Inclusive Care Location in the Last Year, Increasing Patient Population by Nearly 400%

knownwell, an in-person and virtual weight-inclusive primary care and metabolic health company that opened its flagship clinic in Needham, Massachusetts in 2023, announces the deepening of its physical presence in the greater Boston area. As the company continues to increase access to weight-inclusive care across the country, the opening of a new clinic will provide additional opportunities for in-person engagement with locally based patients near Woburn, Massachusetts.

The news comes on the heels of knownwell opening seven new clinics in the last year, including one in Dallas and six in Chicago, to provide in-person care in the Midwest and South Central regions. It also follows the company's launch of virtual metabolic care to patients in all 50 U.S. states.

Today, more than half of adults in Massachusetts are affected by overweight or obesity. In Woburn alone, 1 in 4 adults has obesity. With few options for comprehensive metabolic care in the area, the addition of a new local clinic comes at a pivotal time to support those in need.

“Boston has always held a special place in our story – it is where our mission began, and where we proved that weight-inclusive care can change lives,” said Brooke Boyarsky Pratt, CEO and Co-Founder of knownwell. “This expansion isn’t just about growth; it’s about meeting an urgent need in a community that has inspired us from day one. Expanding our footprint here reflects both the significant need and our dedication to delivering accessible, whole-person care to help more people in Massachusetts achieve lasting health.”

The Woburn clinic arrives amid the demand for GLP-1 medications surging and the cost of treatment continuing to rise, creating new barriers for patients seeking effective, long-term solutions for obesity and overweight. By growing its presence in Massachusetts, the company aims to bridge this gap, delivering treatment that combines clinical, nutritional, and behavioral support to ensure patients receive the full spectrum of care they need to improve their health and quality of life.

“When I moved to Massachusetts decades ago, it was to be part of a movement to treat obesity like the chronic disease it is – with science, compassion, and comprehensive care. This expansion in greater Boston is the next chapter in that mission, with knownwell leading the charge,” said Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of knownwell, Dr. Angela Fitch. “By increasing access to integrated treatment, we’re not just helping individuals improve their health but taking meaningful steps toward reducing obesity rates across the country.”

With the new opening, knownwell will additionally onboard Dr. Giovanna Leddy, President of the New England Obesity Society, as the new Market Medical Director, overseeing both the Woburn and Needham practices. Dr. Leddy serves as the Associate Director of the Social Justice Pathway within the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and currently practices Obesity Medicine at Atrius Health. She is also a Clinical Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

knownwell is on a mission to make weight-inclusive healthcare more accessible. It offers full-coverage care, including metabolic health services, comprehensive primary care, nutrition counseling, and behavioral health services online and in person, and accepts insurance. To learn more about knownwell, visit www.knownwell.co.

ABOUT KNOWNWELL:

knownwell is built for the millions of Americans who have been told that their weight is the problem, regardless of their unique health concerns. Stigmatizing patients does not promote wellness, and in fact, leads to worse health outcomes. knownwell practices evidence-based medicine that supports a patient’s unique goals, creating a healthcare home for patients with overweight and obesity. To learn more, visit knownwell.co.

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