Janelle Duah

Janelle Duah, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine (General Medicine) at Yale School of Medicine. She specializes in primary care and obesity medicine, advocating for patient-centered, equitable healthcare. Her clinical practice focuses on weight management and chronic disease prevention, emphasizing motivational interviewing and long-term patient relationships. Dr. Duah completed her undergraduate studies in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at Yale University (2011) and earned her MD from the University at Buffalo School of Medicine (2016). She served as Chief Resident during her Yale Internal Medicine Residency. She is board-certified in Obesity Medicine (ABOM, 2020).

Her clinical work addresses disparities in healthcare access, informed by her upbringing in an underserved Brooklyn community. She co-leads a weight management clinic within Yale Internal Medicine Associates, integrating lifestyle interventions with FDA-approved therapies. Key areas of focus include diabetes prevention, cardiovascular health, and improving patient education to reduce reliance on specialists.

Dr. Duah’s professional contributions include promoting healthcare equity through primary care advocacy and advancing obesity medicine standards. She has been recognized for her residency excellence and continues to prioritize patient trust and holistic care.