Michael Kachmar, DO, DABS, DABOM

Metabolic Surgery Fellow at Pennington Biomedical Research Center / LSU Health Sciences

[Michael Kachmar, DO, DABS, DABOM @_mikekachmar_]

Big congrats to Joseph Sujka, MD on the SAGES Early Career Faculty Researcher Award - well deserved! Strong work and even bigger things ahead. Proud to be part of the same team at USF+TGH.

@chrisducoin @MurrayShames @USFHealth @TGHCares @SAGES_Updates #SAGES2026

[JAMA Network Open @JAMANetworkOpen]

Although #obesity increases #cancer risk, greater obesity severity was associated with reduced rates of screenings like mammography and colonoscopy, while screenings like FOBT increased with higher BMI levels. https://t.co/shRRwYj8eF

[Vance L. Albaugh, MD, PhD, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS @metabolic_knife]

Not entirely new, but clearly important - EXACTLY what we're seeing in US adults with regard to obesity severity.

See our comment online!
@PBRCNews @_mikekachmar_ @PSchauerMD

Extremely Severe Obesity & Metabolic Dysfunction in Children and Adolescents https://t.co/N4nJlnREol

[Dr. John Kirwan @DrJohnKirwan]

Dr. Ravussin, Dr. Stadler, and their colleagues have made a remarkable discovery showing that cysteine regulates the transition from white to brown fat cells, opening new therapeutic avenues for treating obesity. I would like to congratulate this research team on uncovering this important metabolic mechanism that could eventually transform how we approach weight management interventions. #PBRCresearch #WBTTW

[EndocrinologyAdvisor @EndoAdvisor]

Compared with monotherapy or non-pharmacologic #WeightLoss, a multimodal #AntiObesityMedication regimen elicited more preoperative weight loss in high BMI patients.

@_mikekachmar_ @kyle_lapenna @metabolic_knife @PSchauerMD
@PBRCNews @LSUHealthNO
https://t.co/o3y0H0wwXb

[Ali Aminian @Ali_Aminian_MD]

Standard of Care in 2025
#ADASciSessions #ADA2025

[Vance L. Albaugh, MD, PhD, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS @metabolic_knife]

Top Papers Presentation 2 Years Running! Very proud of Dr. Florina Corpodean @MdFlori discussing her work examining routine cancer screening and obesity severity. #ASMBS25 @ABOMcert @ObesityAction @ASMBS @ASMBSIH @PSchauerMD @PBRCNews @ObesitySociety

[Dr. John Kirwan @DrJohnKirwan]

Metamor Institute has positioned itself as a leader in treating obesity in a comprehensive manner, from medical and therapeutic interventions to metabolic surgery. The Institute is in a class of its own, as recent research is shining a much-needed spotlight on the tailored, thoughtful approach needed for the management of extreme obesity which is increasing at an alarming rate. #PBRCResearch #WBTTW #obesity

[Philip Schauer, MD @PSchauerMD]

This study shows GLP1’s can greatly reduce weight prior to surgery in patients with extremely high BMI >70. https://t.co/VjgBiPGRjU @PBRCNews @ASMBS @IfsoSecretariat @ObesitySociety @OMAsocial @NeilFlochMD @JaimePonceMD @OMGhanemMD @rvcohen @FRubinoMD @metabolic_knife

[Neil Floch MD @NeilFlochMD]

Increased risk of 13 different cancers with an elevated BMI @NEJM #obesity

[Vance L. Albaugh, MD, PhD, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS @metabolic_knife]

@BariatricNews @PBRCNews @_mikekachmar_ @PSchauerMD @MdFlori

[The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology @TheLancetEndo]

In the June Issue:
Disproportionate increase in #BMI of ≥60 kg/m2 in the #USA https://t.co/LDyGfv98l4
#obesity
#FREE to read

[Michael Kachmar, DO, DABS, DABOM @_mikekachmar_]

Shout out to @MdFlori for presenting at the @lsusurgerydept Research Day—important work on gut-brain vagal signaling in obesity and disparities in the fastest-growing obesity groups in the U.S. (BMI ≥50 & ≥60). Always exciting work @PBRCNews @metabolic_knife @PSchauerMD

[Philip Schauer, MD @PSchauerMD]

3 Fold increase in BMI > 60 prevalence in last 20 years!
https://t.co/YE3muS42qs @PBRCNews @ObesityAction @OMAsocial @WorldObesity @ObesitySociety @ASMBS @IfsoSecretariat @WHO @la_surgeon @LADeptHealth @NIDDKgov @NIH @NeilFlochMD @DrJohnKirwan @metabolic_knife @_mikekachmar_

[Philip Schauer, MD @PSchauerMD]

BMI>60 is rapidly rising despite availability of effective treatment: diet, exercise, #obesitymedicine and #bariatricsurgery. Greater access to effective treatment for this group should be prioritized. @ObesityAction @ASMBS @ObesitySociety @IfsoSecretariat @NIH @WHO @OMAsocial

[Philip Schauer, MD @PSchauerMD]

Nearly 1 million in US have extreme obesity BMI > 60 which is 200-250 lbs overweight and very debilitating. Nearly all of them are not getting effective treatment. Time to shed light on this most severe degree of obesity. @PBRCNews @WorldObesity @WHO @ASMBS @IfsoSecretariat

[Luciana El-Kadre MD MSc PhD FACS - VP SOBRACIL @elkadre]

This study shows that BMI ≥60 kg/m2 is not only plausible, but is increasing at a rapid rate, warranting dedicated tracking in national health surveys

[Sarah Ro, MD @SarahRoMD]

@MichaelAlbertMD @Ali_Aminian_MD @BevTchangMD @DrKarlNadolsky @DrNadolsky @NeilFlochMD @DrAngelaFitch @TheLancet @BariatricTimes @BariatricNews @rvcohen This trend is what we’re seeing first hand in our rural communities. Every week I am seeing these pts in our weight clinics. You know what brings them in despite all the stigma & discrimination from the health care systems? HOPE of a cure & affordable comprehensive care we offer

[Michael Kachmar, DO, DABS, DABOM @_mikekachmar_]

BMI ≥60 surged >200% since 2001 - the fastest rise among all obesity categories. A growing clinical & public health challenge. Prevention, treatment, infrastructure - and less stigma - are urgently needed. @ASMBS @PBRCNews @metabolic_knife @MdFlori @PSchauerMD

[The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology @TheLancetEndo]

New—Disproportionate increase in BMI of ≥60 kg/m2 in the USA https://t.co/LDyGfv98l4
#obesity #USA
#FREE to read