Meet Dr. Melanie Dewar
Internal Medicine · Obesity Medicine · Beverly Hills
Two decades of medicine. One patient at a time.
Dr. Melanie Dewar is a native of Southern California. She attended UCLA for her undergraduate education, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychobiology with honors, and then earned her medical degree from the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. Dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, she brings more than twenty years of experience and a commitment to thoughtful, evidence-based care. She has become the doctor other doctors send their families to, known for her clinical expertise and personal attention.
She built her concierge practice around the conviction that prevention should start long before anything is wrong. Each member’s care is tailored to their medical history, individual risks, personal goals, and everyday life. With a deliberately small practice and ample time for each visit, Dr. Dewar offers highly personalized care that evolves with your needs and priorities.
“Health is more than the absence of disease.”
Education & Training
- 2005 – 2006Chief Resident, Internal MedicineUniversity of California, Irvine
- 2002 – 2005Resident, Internal MedicineUniversity of California, Irvine
- 1998 – 2002Doctor of MedicineMayo Clinic School of Medicine, Rochester, MN
- 1994 – 1998B.S., Psychobiology, cum laudeUniversity of California, Los Angeles
Board Certification & Licensure
- 2022 – presentDiplomate, Obesity MedicineAmerican Board of Obesity Medicine
- 2006 – presentDiplomate, Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
- 2004 – presentPhysician & Surgeon LicenseMedical Board of California
Professional Experience
- 2024 – presentConcierge Physician & FounderMelanie Dewar MD, Inc., Los Angeles. A boutique concierge internal medicine practice providing personalized preventive and executive-style care for professionals, entrepreneurs and high-performing individuals. Clinical focus: executive health evaluations, metabolic health, obesity medicine, women’s midlife care and evidence-based preventive medicine.
- 2024Clinician Co-Investigator, LEAP StudySouthern California Permanente Medical Group. NIH-funded clinical research on the long-term safety and efficacy of phentermine.
- 2022 – 2023Obesity Medicine DirectorSouthern California Permanente Medical Group, West Los Angeles. Led the Bariatric Medicine clinic in delivering comprehensive obesity medicine care and helped secure initial MBSAQIP accreditation.
- 2019 – 2023Associate Director, Adult Primary CarePlaya Vista Medical Offices. Leadership team for Adult Primary Care, with a focus on quality, access, physician leadership and patient experience.
- 2006 – 2023Partner, Internal MedicineSouthern California Permanente Medical Group. Outpatient primary care for a large adult patient panel, with consistent recognition for quality of care and patient satisfaction.
Professional Memberships
- 2026 – presentAmerican Society for Preventive CardiologyMember
- 2024 – presentThe Menopause SocietyMember
Honors & Awards
- 2016Recognition for Delivery of Quality Diabetes and Cardiovascular CareNational Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
- 2004Excellence in Teaching AwardResident Physician of Medicine, University of California, Irvine
- 2001First Prize Poster AwardMayo Clinic Research Forum
- 1998Merit ScholarshipMayo Medical School
Publications & Media
Podcast · July 2026Why Am I Doing Everything Right and Still Can’t Lose Weight After 50Deep Diving Divas with Nancy Fox and Elaine Doran
Podcast · March 2026Metabolism & Longevity Explained: How to Age Better, Not Just LongerDeep Diving Divas with Nancy Fox and Elaine Doran
- 2002Quality of life in patients with postural tachycardia syndromeBenrud-Larson LM, Dewar MS, Sandroni P, Rummans TA, Haythornthwaite JA, Low PA. Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 77(6):531–537.
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