Dr. Jesse Richards

Dr. Richards, DO, FACP, is an internal medicine physician specializing in obesity medicine and clinical nutrition. He serves as Associate Professor of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine and as Director of Obesity Medicine and Medical Director of the OU Tulsa Bariatric and Weight Loss Program at OU Health Physicians. His clinical work centers on comprehensive medical weight management, nutrition-based metabolic care, and perioperative support within bariatric treatment. He is known for a patient-centered, evidence-based approach that emphasizes long-term partnership, clear communication, and sustained support for chronic metabolic conditions. His research interests include obesity pharmacotherapy, integrated medical and surgical approaches to weight management, and medical education. In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Richards serves as Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at OU-Tulsa and holds an adjunct faculty appointment in the Department of Surgery at the University of Oklahoma. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine.