Chellse Gazda

Chellse Gazda, M.D., M.P.H., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical Center, specializing in obesity management and endocrinology. She joined the faculty in 2020 as part of the endocrinology team, focusing on medical weight loss and post-bariatric surgery care.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition (University of Florida)
• M.D. and M.P.H. from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
• Internal Medicine Residency (Tulane University)
• Endocrinology Fellowship (UT Southwestern, completed as Chief Fellow)

Research & Expertise: Dr. Gazda’s work emphasizes obesity care and quality improvement strategies within healthcare systems. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and actively contributes to clinical practice guidelines.

Awards & Affiliations:

• Member, Endocrine Society and Obesity Society
• Recipient of awards for patient care and research excellence

Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Division of Endocrinology at UT Southwestern, collaborating on multidisciplinary initiatives to improve obesity management protocols.