Team
John Lilley, MD
Dr. John Lilley brings over two decades of clinical experience and a deep commitment to evidence-based care for individuals navigating the complex challenges of obesity. He is the founder of MELT (Medical and Educational Life Transformations) and Longleaf Bariatric Associates, PLLC, two sister organizations designed to support lasting and meaningful health change.
Dr. Lilley is a board-certified Obesity Medicine specialist and a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician. His work is grounded in scientific evidence, an understanding of metabolic health, and a commitment to compassionate, individualized patient-centered care.
Dr. Lilley provides comprehensive medical evaluation, structured lifestyle guidance, and coordinated support across the four pillars of Obesity Medicine: nutritional therapy, physical activity, behavior modification, and medical interventions.
Through Longleaf Bariatric Associates, Dr. Lilley and his team deliver medical services, including diagnostic evaluation, prescription and monitoring of Anti Obesity Medications, and interpretation of laboratory and body composition data. MELT complements this clinical care by offering practical tools, education, and personalized strategies that help patients apply medical recommendations in their daily lives.
Dr. Lilley’s approach is rooted in the understanding that obesity is a complex, chronic disease, not a personal failure. His mission is to replace shame with understanding, replace oversimplified advice with real science, and empower individuals to take control of their health in a sustainable and personalized way that truly makes a difference.
*All medical care, including clinical evaluation, prescriptions, and laboratory testing, is provided through Longleaf Bariatric Associates, a licensed obesity medicine practice.
