Dr. Eric Westman is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Duke University, specializing in Internal and Obesity Medicine. He is well-known for his work in low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets and founded the Duke Keto Medicine Clinic. Dr. Westman has made significant contributions to obesity medicine, earning accolades such as the Bariatrician of the Year from the Obesity Medicine Association. His research and clinical practice focus on using diet and lifestyle changes to treat metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity. He also co-founded Adapt Your Life Academy, which offers educational courses on low-carbohydrate living​