Chief Physician

Dr. Ibiyinka Ladapo

MD, MPH

Double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. Chief Physician at Firm Hill. Author of The Weight Puzzle.

Meet Dr. Ladapo

Physician profile

Clinical excellence.
A deeply personal approach.

Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine
Double board-certified

The individual. Not just the diagnosis.

Firm Hill Cardiometabolic Center was founded on Dr. Ladapo's belief that healthcare should be clinically rigorous, individualized, and centered on each patient's long-term well-being.

She went on to earn board certification in Obesity Medicine, deepening her focus on cardiometabolic health, weight management, and preventive medicine. Today her practice brings together internal medicine, public health principles, and individualized clinical strategy.

“I believe true medicine should never be one-size-fits-all. My goal is to combine current, peer-reviewed clinical research with deep empathy, meeting patients where they are to restore their vitality. I don't just want to manage their chronic conditions, I want them to thrive.”

Dr. Ibiyinka Ladapo · Chief Physician

Credentials

Recognized by Leading Medical Bodies

ABIM

American Board of Internal Medicine

Diplomate

ABOM

American Board of Obesity Medicine

Diplomate

ACP

American College of Physicians

Member

AMA

American Medical Association

Member

Education & training

A Foundation of Professional Excellence

Medical Education

Lagos State University

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Published author

The Weight Puzzle

The Weight Puzzle | Published Author

Understanding weight.
Seeing the whole picture.

Dr. Ibiyinka Ladapo is the author of The Weight Puzzle, a book that explores the complexities of weight management and the interconnected biological, metabolic, and lifestyle factors that influence body weight. Drawing on her expertise in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, she offers a thoughtful, science-informed perspective on understanding weight and pursuing sustainable health.

The 10S Framework for Understanding How Appetite, Stress, Sleep, and Habit Shape Your Body — and What to Do About It

AppetiteStressSleepHabit

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Academic & professional leadership

Beyond the Consultation Room

Academic Medicine

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine, training and mentoring the next generation of physicians.

Professional Leadership

Co-Chair for Women in Medicine and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Texas Chapter of the American College of Physicians.

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