Dr. Jyoti Manekar, MD, FAAFP, ABOM
Family Practitioner
4919 Atlanta Hwy Flowery Branch GA, 30542About
Dr. Manekar is a knowledgeable and very well-liked physician, mother, and wife. She has lived in Atlanta for over 20 years. She completed her Family Medicine residency program from Emory in 2005 and completed her fellowship in weight management with the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA). Dr. Manekar is a board-certified obesity medicine specialist. Look for her book 'Weight Wise' in September of 2023 on Amazon and on her webpage www.DrManekar.com
Dr. Manekar is a caring and compassionate physician who likes to treat people, not just diseases. She has over 15 years of experience in taking care of patients. She has been treating obesity, which can be the root cause of multiple chronic medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, arthritis, reflux, high cholesterol, joint pains, several cancers, metabolic syndrome, gynecological problems like PCOS, and many more with the latest evidence-based medicine.
Her mantra is to treat the cause instead of putting a bandage on the disease. Dr. Manekar has been very successful with her treatment strategies, and she is well-liked by all of her patients. She promotes the prevention of obesity, and advocates for those who suffer from obesity.
Dr. Manekar is also a teaching physician. She enjoys training young doctors (students and residents), physician assistants, and nurse practitioner students during their medical careers.
Dr. Manekar is a prolific writer and public speaker. Visit DrManekar.com to meet her. Remember to include her in your upcoming speaking engagement itinerary.
Education and Training
Emory Residency Family Med MD 2005
Dr. D Y Patil Educ Soc Med Col MMBS 1997
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine
American Board of Obesity Medicine
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
Provider Details
Dr. Jyoti Manekar, MD, FAAFP, ABOM's Expert Contributions
Does bariatric surgery help GERD?
Not the sleeve Gastrectomy surgery , but RYGB help’s especially after weight loss. Overeating can make GERD worse READ MORE
Which diet is best for Celiac patients?
Whole food plant based diet READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American Board of Obesity Medicine
- American Board of Family Medicine
- Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)
- American Medical Association
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Vibha, Annual Dream Mile walk/run event. Raises funds for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and under-priviledged children in India
- Downey Society - contributed towards healthcare for indigent population
Fellowships
- Fellowship Curriculum Obesity Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- Obesity Medicine AssociationObesity Action Coalition (OAC)American Medical Association (AMA)American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (GAFP)American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)Georgia Association of Physicians of Indian Heritage (GAPI)
Teaching and speaking
- Preceptor for PA school students, Nurse Practitioner students during their clinical rotationsKeynote speaker, Mentor and Coach for lifestyle management. www.DrManekar.com
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