Sanjeev Sockalingam
Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam is the scientific director of Obesity Canada, a health charity focused on addressing obesity and its related health issues. He has played a pivotal role in developing new clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of pediatric obesity in Canada, emphasizing the importance of providing youth and families with comprehensive treatment options, including medications and bariatric surgery.
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