Fatima C Stanford, MD, MPH, MPA
Not currently accepting new patients
4.994118 average rating from 68 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Dr. Stanford is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics who practices and teaches at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)/ Harvard Medical School (HMS) as one of the first fellowship-trained obesity medicine physicians worldwide. She is among the most highly cited obesity medicine physician-scientists, with over 200 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Stanford received her BS and MPH from Emory University as an MLK Scholar, her MD from the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine as a Stoney Scholar, her MPA from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government as a Zuckerman Fellow in the Harvard Center for Public Leadership and her executive MBA as a merit-based scholarship recipient from the Quantic School of Business and Technology. She completed her Obesity Medicine & Nutrition Fellowship at MGH/HMS after completing her internal medicine and pediatrics residency at the University of South Carolina. She has served as a health communications fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and as a behavioral sciences intern at the American Cancer Society. Upon completing her MPH, she received the Gold Congressional Award, the highest honor Congress bestows upon America's youth.
Dr. Stanford has completed a medicine and media internship at the Discovery Channel. An American Medical Association (AMA) Foundation Leadership Award recipient in 2005 and an AMA Paul Ambrose Award for national leadership among resident physicians in 2009, she was selected for the AMA Inspirational Physician Award in 2015. The American College of Physicians (ACP) selected her as the 2013 Joseph E. Johnson Leadership Award recipient, and the Massachusetts ACP selected her for the Young Leadership Award in 2015. She is the 2017 recipient of the HMS Amos Diversity Award and the Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Award for Women's Health. In 2019, she was selected as the Suffolk District Community Clinician of the Year for the Reducing Health Disparities Award for MMS. She was chosen for The Obesity Society Clinician of the Year in 2020. In 2021, she was awarded the MMS Grant Rodkey Award for her dedication to medical students and the AMA Dr. Edmond and Rima Cabbabe Dedication to the Profession Award, which recognizes a physician who demonstrates active and productive improvement to the profession of medicine through community service, advocacy, leadership, teaching, or philanthropy. She is the 2021 Recipient of the Emory Rollins School of Public Health Distinguished Alumni Award. In 2022, the National Academy of Medicine selected her as a Scholar in Diagnostic Excellence. She was named to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA). The National Medical Association selected her for the Meritorious Award, which recognizes a physician with national and international achievement and prominence for exceptional work in medical service, medical research, and academic medicine.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Clinical & Research Fellow-Obesity Medicine & Nutrition, 2015
- Residency: Prisma Health-Upstate, Medicine/Pediatrics, 2012
- Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery, Research Fellow- Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine, 2008
- Fellowship: Staten Island Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine, 2008
- Medical Education: Medical College of Georgia, 2007
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics
Languages Spoken
- English
Age Group Treated
- Pediatrics
- Adolescents
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.994118 average rating from 68 reviews
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She was very experienced, professional, and efficient air to know that you were dealing with such a knowledgeable individual that cares about what she does and for the people that she works with.
2026-07-08
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She helped me understand how to better help myself! Excellent dr. Easy to understand. Very loving
2026-06-21
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Outstanding physician. Brilliant, caring, compassionate.
2026-06-13
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Yes, Dr. Fatima Cody Stanford was outstanding, consummate professional. Her wealth of knowledge was painfully obvious and very, very comforting to know that she had that type of background and expertise in any and all areas regarding the weight loss options and programs. It was very much a pleasure. Thank you very much.
2026-06-03
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Dr. Stanford is extremely attentive and well informed of my medical history. Her knowledge and confidence in her work is comforting.
2026-06-01
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Very thorough and knowledgeable. Listens to my conserns and give explanations.
2026-05-23
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Dr Stanford is very thorough and knowledgeable
2026-05-11
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Dr Stanford knows me well and always has my best interest at heart. She is a gem.
2026-05-03
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Dr Stanford is the most thorough, knowledgeable and kind physician that I have ever met, I am so grateful to have her to take my medical issues, I appreciate her and the receptionists from the bottom of my heart ???
2026-04-26
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I look forward to health visits with Dr. Cody-Stanford. Her knowledge and passion for helping folks with their health journeys is extensive and impressive. I always feel seen and heard and included during my health visits with Dr Fatima and that is invaluable. She is an asset to her profession and I am blessed to have her for a physician on my team!!
2026-04-15
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I have been a patient of Dr Stanford for several years and I am honored to be her patient! She's always been super supportive and knowledgeable.
2026-03-02
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The provider was very thorough. She was very caring. I appreciated her time and her knowledge.
2026-02-18
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Dr. Stanford is very knowledgeable and I am greatly appreciative to be her patient.
2026-02-09
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Dr Stanford is amazing
2026-02-04
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Dr. Stanford stands out as a caregiver I've been blessed to have her as a doctor She is extremely intelligent as well as respectful, caring, and supportive. Over the last couple of years it's been difficult to obtain the medicine that I need. She is always helpful in ways that I could do it. She goes beyond your expectations
2026-01-25
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Dr Stanford is wonderful and I am very lucky to have her as my doctor
2026-01-18
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Dr Stanford is always so helpful, and remembers so much important information from our 12 years working together. I am grateful for her knowledge and care.
2026-01-18
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very knowledgeable
2026-01-12
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This provider's knowledge and expertise paired with patient knowledge is unsurpassed. An asset to the hospital and I am proud to call her my doctor.
2026-01-11
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She is a caring physician, expert in her field, who personalizes treatment. Couldn't ask for more!
2025-12-07
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Dr. Stanford was very professional and kind. She certainly was knowledgeable about a lot of my health needs and I would recommend it to family and friends. She's an exceptional doctor who is caring, has compassion, and really listens to in terms of the issues that you have. and tries to provide guidance and follow-up. And so that's what I appreciate about Dr. Stanford.
2025-11-26
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She is easy to talk to and provides great advice
2025-11-16
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Dr Stanford is not only brilliant but exceptionally compassionate. She takes whatever time is necessary to go over test results and carefully review my medical history and how it impacts my current health.
2025-11-16
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Dr Stanford is excellent
2025-10-27
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Excellent
2025-10-06
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She is the best and definitely an expert in obesity medicine.
2025-10-05
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Very happy with my experience with the slide on and very happy to be in this clinic.
2025-09-24
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She is exceptional and I am extremely fortunate to have her as my doctor. She is brilliant, and personable. I adore her.
2025-09-15
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I've been seeing Dr. Stanford for many years now and I always look forward to seeing her because she listens attentively and she always has good answers and I thoroughly enjoyed my time visiting with her. She helps me all the time. She tells me the best things that I should do for myself and I basically follow those instructions. And again, she's wonderful. She's great. and she's a great listener as well as giving me all the information I need. Thank you.
2025-08-27
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Great experience.
2025-08-25
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Dr. Stanford has been my favorite doctor at MGH and I have been her patient for several years now. She is the most caring and knowledgeable of any physicians I have ever met.
2025-08-24
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
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