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About Eduardo Grunvald, MD, FACP

Eduardo Grunvald, MD, is a board-certified obesity medicine physician. As part of UC San Diego Health's bariatric surgery team, Dr. Grunvald evaluates and manages patients before and after surgery, and helps people long-term with their health and weight loss journey. He also directs the weight management program, which includes nutrition, behavior, and lifestyle support.

Dr. Grunvald sees patients individually in his clinic, whether self-referred, or referred by other providers. He has extensive experience using medications for weight management.

As a professor in the Department of Medicine, Dr. Grunvald is very active in teaching on topics such as metabolism, weight regulation, and treatment of obesity and weight-related medical conditions. He serves on a national committee working on standardizing obesity education in medical schools. His research interests include anti-obesity medications, obesity medicine education and bariatric surgery.

Dr. Grunvald completed his residency training at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He earned his medical degree at University of Washington School of Medicine. He is board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine, and is a fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP).

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Medical DegreeUniversity of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WAResidencyUC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA
GenderMale
LanguagesSpanish
Date Joined Staff1999-07-01
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Obesity Medicine
Conditions and Treatments
  • Bariatric Surgery
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss Surgery
  • Weight Management
  • Maternal Obesity

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Reviews

Ratings and comments are gathered from NRC Health patient experience surveys. Ratings are an average of all responses to the question, “How likely would you be to recommend this provider to your family and friends?” with 5 stars being the highest.

  • Comments
    My appointment was as scheduled no extra waiting
    Recognition
    Dr. Grunvald and his staff are an exceptionally great group of people who are providing care for those that suffer from obesity. They provide a quality type of care that others may treat as a condition of no will power. They made me feel welcomed.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Recognition
    Dr Grunvald is an excellent doctor and he really wants to help me.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Comments
    Dr Grunvald always listens to my questions and gives me great feedback and ideas on how to keep going on my weight loss journey.
    Recognition
    Dr Grunvald is a great doctor.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Comments
    Very comfortable, calm and everything went well. Fabulous thanks to DR GRUNVALD
    Recognition
    From Grunvald and his team of secretaries. Thank you. Your advice was very pleasant and understandable. I really appreciate people who assure. They give confidence to the patient and are empathetic. Congratulations. Do not change your oaths. For nothing and no one. To continue being good specialist doctors. God bless you.
    - Verified UCSD Patient
  • Comments
    The whole team is all about being there for the patients through every step and after. The outcome if affected by the stellar care and compassion of the team
    Recognition
    Dr Grunvald is by far the most "patient caring" Dr I've ever had. He cares, is informative and responsive in person and through MyChart. He truly remembers why he became a Dr and it shows. I'd recommend him any day! Grateful for his care of me and his support. Thank you
    - Verified UCSD Patient