Dr. Emily Bigby is a board-certified internal medicine and obesity medicine physician who is passionate about helping patients feel better, live healthier, and reach their long-term goals. With a strong foundation in primary care and a background in academic teaching, she blends the best of conventional and integrative medicine to get to the root of weight and metabolic concerns, as well as age-related changes. Her clinical focus includes GLP-1 therapy, hormone optimization, functional nutrition, and movement-based strategies to support metabolic health, healthy aging, and overall vitality. Dr. Bigby is deeply committed to building strong patient relationships and creating care plans that are rooted in science, empathy, and whole-person wellness.

Dr. Bigby began her undergraduate studies in Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Florida before earning her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Florida State University—building a strong foundation in nutrition, movement, and lifestyle health. She went on to earn her MD from Florida State University College of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Carolinas HealthCare System and later pursued advanced training in obesity medicine through Columbia–Cornell’s educational program. Dr. Bigby continues to expand her expertise through ongoing education in functional and integrative medicine, including programs through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).