Dr. Sarah Barenbaum

Her approach is rooted in the latest scientific evidence, paired with a focus on prevention, education, and enduring relationships built on trust and shared decision-making.

“Every patient is different, and I think it's important to take the time to understand their goals, priorities, and concerns,” she says. “My role is to help patients and their families understand their health and the options available to them, so that we can make informed decisions together.”

Dr. Barenbaum has particular expertise in metabolic health, weight management, and the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. She views weight management as a natural extension of primary care, recognizing that effectively managing weight can profoundly improve overall health and, in some cases, lead to improvement or even remission of associated conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obstructive sleep apnea. Her comprehensive approach to medicine emphasizes identifying risks early, preventing disease, and helping patients achieve better long-term health.

“We have so many advances in medicine that allow us to intervene before people become sick,” she says. “I believe in using the best available science proactively, while recognizing that the right approach will be different for every patient.”

Before joining Atria, Dr. Barenbaum was an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine's Comprehensive Weight Control Center, where she also served as the inaugural Obesity Medicine Director for the GI Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery program and Program Director of the Obesity Medicine Fellowship.

Dr. Barenbaum graduated from Yale University, where she was a two-time NCAA Division I national champion in squash. She earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and completed her internal medicine residency and obesity medicine fellowship at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine.

An accomplished clinician, educator, and researcher, Dr. Barenbaum has published extensively on weight management treatments, including GLP-1 medications, delivered invited lectures nationally and internationally, and co-authored the textbook Clinical Management of Obesity.

Dr. Barenbaum's academic and clinical research background informs her approach to clinical care. She stays at the forefront of advances in medicine and is passionate about translating the latest research into practical, evidence-based treatment options for her patients. She particularly enjoys helping patients understand the science behind their care so they can make informed decisions with confidence.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Barenbaum enjoys spending time with her husband and their three sons, cooking, baking, exercising, and visiting new places.