W. Scott Butsch
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W. Scott Butsch is a leading obesity medicine specialist and researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of metabolic health and transplantation. His research focuses on the clinical management of obesity in high-risk populations, particularly among kidney transplant candidates and recipients. Butsch’s most-cited work, a 2025 survey of U.S. transplant programs, reveals significant variability in how obesity is assessed and managed before and after transplantation—highlighting a pressing need for standardized, evidence-based protocols. This study has already garnered 12 citations, underscoring its timely impact on clinical practice. Beyond this, Butsch has contributed to advancing the understanding of weight bias in medicine and the role of anti-obesity pharmacotherapy in transplant settings. His work is notable for bridging the gap between obesity treatment and transplant outcomes, advocating for equitable access to transplantation for patients with obesity. A fellow of The Obesity Society and active in national guideline development, Butsch’s research is shaping how transplant teams approach metabolic risk, making him a key voice for students and clinicians navigating the complex interplay of obesity, chronic disease, and surgical candidacy.
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