Dr. Tara Altepeter
Triple Board Certified in Obesity Medicine, General Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology"I provide comprehensive, compassionate, evidence-based care for people seeking to lose weight to improve their health." Meet Dr. Tara Altepeter, an obesity medicine specialist with Alega Health, a medical weight loss practice for adult, teen, and pediatric patients in the Silver Spring, MD community. Tara Altepeter, MD, is an obesity medicine specialist who treats both children and adults. She is triple board certified in Obesity Medicine, General Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Altepeter worked for 10 years at the FDA in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, where she gained a deep understanding of the approval process for new drugs. She applies this knowledge every day to ensure the most effective patient care as many new medications to treat obesity are being developed. She lives in the Silver Spring area with her husband, two children, and two dogs. In her spare time she enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time outdoors with her family. Licensure Dr. Altepeter is licensed to practice medicine in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. Board Certifications Obesity Medicine General Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology Education Fellowship: Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington DE Residency: Advocate Children’s Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Rockford, IL Undergraduate: Boston University, Boston, MA Professional Organizations & Affiliations Member: Obesity Medicine Association Member: The Obesity Society Member: GMLA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality Dr. Tara Altepeter, an obesity medicine specialist with Alega Health, is a member of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.Dr. Tara Altepeter, an obesity medicine specialist with Alega Health, is a member of the Obesity Society. GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality
Education: Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children , Advocate Children’s Hospital , University of Illinois College of Medicine , Boston University
Certifications: Obesity Medicine Association , The Obesity Society , GMLA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ+ Equality
