Srividya Kidambi

Srividya Kidambi is a Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Molecular Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Froedtert Hospital. She holds an MS in Epidemiology from MCW and an MBBS from Gandhi Medical College in India, with postdoctoral training in Physiology and Endocrinology at MCW and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Research Interests: Dr. Kidambi investigates the role of body fat distribution in obesity-related diseases, focusing on why some obese individuals remain metabolically healthy while others develop diabetes or cardiovascular issues. Her work explores the protective effects of peripheral fat storage versus visceral adiposity, linking these patterns to hormonal and cellular mechanisms.

Clinical Expertise: She specializes in managing obesity-related complications including type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, and adrenal disorders. As Director of the TOPS Obesity and Metabolic Research Center and Medical Director of the Comprehensive Weight Loss Program, she advocates for multidisciplinary, patient-centered care.

Leadership Roles: Dr. Kidambi serves as Associate Chief Medical Officer for Medical and Procedural Specialties at Froedtert & MCW, and contributes to grant review committees for the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association. She actively mentors faculty and has served on multiple academic committees since 2008.