Jonathan Bonnet, MD, MPH

Jonathan Bonnet, MD, MPH, is a board-certified family, sports, obesity, and lifestyle medicine physician. He is an associate professor (affiliate) at Stanford University School of Medicine and the program director of medical weight loss at the clinical resource hub weight management center at the Palo Alto Veteran's Affairs (VA). He also serves on the board of the American Board of Lifestyle Medicine.

Articles

Dose Lifestyle Like Another Drug During GLP-1 Therapy, says Lifestyle and Obesity Medicine Specialist

August 13, 2025

Jonathan Bonnet, MD, MPH, board certified in lifestyle and obesity medicine, explains how the 6 pillars of the former are essential to success in the latter.

Are the GLP-1 Agonists "Forever Drugs?" It's an Open Question, According to Jonathan Bonnet, MD, MPH

August 08, 2025

The obesity and lifestyle medicine specialist says while research on the question continues, a focus on optimizing nutritional health during treatment is essential.

GLP-1 Medications Need a Permanent Place in Primary Care, Says Obesity Medicine Specialist

August 07, 2025

Jonathan Bonnet, MD, MPH, encourages primary care clinicians to embrace GLP-1 therapy where appropriate to stem multiple risk factors for downstream chronic diseases.

Ready to Prescribe a GLP-1 Medication? Please Dive Deep Into the Patient's History First, Advises John Bonnet, MD, MPH

August 01, 2025

Bonnet says a clear understanding of a patient's weight and emotional history are critical to ensure optimal use of GLP-1 therapy in a successful weight management program.

Why 4 Medical Societies Issued a Joint Advisory on Nutrition and GLP-1 Therapy for Obesity

July 29, 2025

Coauthor of a recent joint advisory, Jonathan Bonnet, MD, MPH, explains how it emerged in response to the growing use of GLP-1 medications for obesity treatment.

Q&A: GLP-1 Monotherapy Is Not Enough—Jonathan Bonnet, MD, MPH, on the Lifestyle Prescription for Obesity

July 15, 2025

Obesity medicine expert Bonnet answers questions about the downsides of GLP-1 therapy for obesity management and how lifestyle medicine interventions will help.

Beyond Nutritional Deficiencies: Managing GLP-1 Side Effects With Lifestyle Interventions

July 11, 2025

Jonathan Bonnet, MD, MPH, discusses common side effects of GLP-1 medications for obesity and how nutritional and behavioral strategies can help mitigate them.