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"There are two primary choices in life; to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them." – Denis E. Waitley

"Atlanta MD Weight Loss is a recipe much needed in today's environment, and we believe that this is the program for you." - Dr. Agbeyegbe

About Us

Kingsley Agbeyegbe ('ag-bay-egg-bay') is an internist by training who received his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Benin, Nigeria. He then obtained his M.D. from the Universidad Central del Este, Dominican Republic. After his residency in Internal Medicine at Lincoln Hospital, Bronx-New York (through Cornell Medical School), Dr. Agbeyegbe lead a general practice in Atlanta for 10 years. He then decided to launch a medical practice that actually had bariatrics as its central mission. This is the branch of medicine which deals specifically with problems of obesity or being overweight.

A member of the Society of Bariatric Physicians, Dr. Agbeyegbe also has a personal interest in changing the course of the current obesity epidemic – one patient at a time. His approach draws on his expertise and interest in nutrition, metabolism, and endocrinology. It also takes into account each patient's entire health profile and various factors that may be inadvertently thwarting their weight loss success.

Losing weight is not an end unto itself. Rather, Dr. Agbeyegbe emphasizes the importance of proactively using weight loss & weight management to prevent impending disease and chronic health issues that are spawned by being overweight. Among this litany are diabetics, high blood pressure, joint and muscular difficulties, and heart & circulation problems.

Dr. Agbeyegbe is excited to be a change catalyst for a dynamic but realistic regimen that can easily become your lifestyle.

Cherylance Ponder Farnum, Physician's Assistant

Cherylance Ponder Farnum is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from the University of Georgia in Athens, GA with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She furthered her studies at Emory University School of Medicine where she graduated with honors with a Master in Medical Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. She is an adjunct assistant clinical professor for Mercer University's Physician Assistant Program. She is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She serves as a committee member for the Metro Atlanta Childhood Obesity Initiative which is a collaboration between the nine alumnae chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in the Atlanta area devoted to combating childhood obesity. She has served as a guest lecturer and speaker at various venues in Atlanta. She is happily married to her college sweetheart, David. During her free time, she enjoys exercising, golfing, running and spending time with family and friends.

Kwavi Agbeyegbe M.Sc., Lifestyle Coach

Kwavi Agbeyegbe is a Health & Wellness Coach who currently works at Atlanta MD Weight Loss, in Atlanta, Georgia, a bariatric program she founded together with her husband, Dr. Kingsley Agbeyegbe. Kwavi Agbeyegbe obtained her Master's degree from Northwestern University in Medical Informatics and her thesis was related to the use of social media as a tool for weight loss in diabetics. She is also a licensed Zumba Instructor.

Kwavi is an innate motivator and is able to uniquely connect with her clients and partner with them in an ongoing relationship to achieve successful outcomes. This stems from her personal passion for health and fitness, which began over 20 years ago. Through the use of self-motivation and self-regulation she helps clients navigate the journey of change, while utilizing the strengths, creativity and various psychological resources the client possesses, to make sustainable changes. She makes it her focus to understand the unique desires, motivators and challenges of every client. Kwavi utilizes a non-judgmental approach that involves compassion and honesty to hold clients accountable to their wellness goals.

As a Professional Wellness and Health coach, Kwavi believes that all individuals can lead a more fulfilling life both personally and professionally by improving their health and being their best at any age.