knownwell, the first-of-its-kind weight-inclusive primary care and metabolic health company, officially unveiled the physical expansion of its care offering to the metro Atlanta area.
Located in Sandy Springs, this new location marks the company’s seventh opening in the last year. It brings the company’s physical presence to 10 clinics across the U.S., in addition to virtual care nationwide.
Coming on the heels of knownwell’s most recent opening last month in Woburn, Massachusetts, the new Atlanta location will continue to advance the company’s mission to deliver care, free of bias and shame, for individuals affected by overweight or obesity.
The obesity crisis in America continues to worsen, with one in five U.S. adults experiencing obesity. Few options exist for those seeking a healthcare home.
Offering comprehensive metabolic health services, including the prescription of GLP-1s, nutrition, and behavioral counseling, knownwell’s goal is not solely to help patients lose weight, but to provide a space where their health problems are not dismissed or written off because of their weight.
Having struggled with obesity since childhood, Brooke Boyarksy Pratt, CEO and co-founder of knownwell, says she is extremely passionate about bringing inclusive care to communities across the U.S.
“Georgia has one of the highest obesity rates in America, yet few options for obesity-focused health services exist, leaving its residents underserved and without access to the comprehensive, compassionate care they deserve,” she said. “knownwell’s arrival in Atlanta is the next step in our nationwide expansion and continued goal to reach more lives across the U.S.”
The importance of bringing the clinic to Atlanta, Pratt says, is for patients with overweight and obesity conditions who are looking for thoughtful, comprehensive health care.
“We take Medicare, Medicaid, and other commercial insurance. We’re super accessible,” she said.
Pratt also said many patients avoid care because of their size as well which another reason they wanted to expand to other markets.
“We’ve made the clinic that’s literally and physically comfortable for patients, regardless of their body size,” she said. “There’s interesting research that suggests that it’s not just about the doctor, but also how they are treated by the front desk or in the billing department
As for services, knownwell offers two primary things, which is inclusive primary care and specific metabolic care. The primary care, she describes, is thoughtful and accepts patients as they are and includes normal primary care such as physicals, preventive screenings, and virtual care.
Metabolic care, she says, offers patients ways to lose weight, manage diabetes, and focusing on managing hypertension.
“With those patients, we help them with those wellness goals,” she said.
Atlanta Market Development Lead Clinician Ijeoma Azonobi says she is thrilled to bring the knownwell model of care to Atlanta, a model that puts the patients at the center, offering compassion, respect, and evidence-based treatment.
“Our community deserves healthcare that makes them feel seen and supported, while addressing the full spectrum of their health needs, not just a number on the scale. I am excited to make that a reality here,” she said.
