Dr. Hala Kufaishi is an experienced Internal Medicine Consultant, Clinical Professor at McMaster University, and a recognized expert in Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome. She holds a Fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (2019) and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Kufaishi has extensive expertise in the management of metabolic syndrome, leading to significant improvements in type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). She is deeply committed to advancing patient care in this rapidly evolving field and to driving innovation in metabolic health and obesity medicine. As the Founder, Medical Director, and CEO of The Weight Clinic in Mississauga, Ontario, Dr. Kufaishi has led multidisciplinary teams in delivering personalized, evidence-based care to thousands of patients, focusing on obesity and related metabolic disorders. In addition to over five years of clinical and academic teaching experience, Dr. Kufaishi brings two decades of research expertise. She is deeply involved in medical education and research in Obesity Medicine, and previously served as Chair of the Hamilton Chapter of Obesity Canada. Her work reflects a strong passion for evidence-based practice, interprofessional collaboration, and patient-centered care.