Dr. Westman is an internationally renowned authority and educator on the science and practical applications of low-carb and ketogenic diets. For the past 20 years, his clinic at Duke University has been a sought-after destination for both patients and physicians who want to understand and implement the low-carb ketogenic diet to treat chronic illness. He is highly regarded for his research, having spearheaded some of the first clinical trials in the U.S. on low-carb eating patterns. He is an internal medicine physician and board certified in obesity medicine. He is a past president of the Obesity Medicine Association and is a New York Times best-selling author. He is the clinical director of Adapt Your Life Academy.