Our Medical Providers

Diana Pallin, MD

Dr. Diana Pallin is board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association. She has been practicing Obesity Medicine since 2013.

"My interest in treating obesity started early on in medical school as many of my close family members were struggling to control their weight. Unfortunately, medical school and my residency program did not offer much in the way of nutrition and lifestyle medicine training. 

After completing my residency in Internal Medicine, I pursued further training in Obesity Medicine and incorporated the four pillars of medical weight management into my practice to help my patients lose and maintain a healthy weight. The four pillars of medical weight management include nutrition and exercise counseling, behavior modification, and prescribing FDA-approved anti-obesity medication. 

Becoming an obesity medicine specialist allows me to help my patients improve their health and quality of life, lose weight safely and prevent developing chronic metabolic conditions associated with carrying extra weight.”

Rachel Im, NP

Rachel Im is a Family Nurse Practitioner who earned her Master’s degree at Thomas Jefferson School of Nursing.  She has been practicing Obesity Medicine since 2018.

"I've always felt modern medicine over-prescribes medications to treat disorders, which lead to side effects requiring a chain of further medications. While the medical field is aware of the health risks of using of multiple drugs to treat a single condition, it often seems inevitable. 

New Start Medical has given me a path to pursue true preventive medicine. I am able to focus on treating our patients with nutritional and lifestyle changes, while limiting medications required.  I see real outcomes in weight loss, treatment of disorders, and most importantly, I see our patients get back their healthy lives.”