Medical Weight Loss Specialist
Avia Barrett-Powell, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner and Weight Management Consultant
25+ Years of Experience
Board-Certified GLP-1 Specialist
Trusted by 9,000+ Patients
About Avia Barrett-Powell
She is an expert in GLP-1 medications, specializing in weight management and obesity treatment. With over 25 years of clinical experience, she focuses on providing science-backed, patient-centered solutions to support sustainable health outcomes. Her approach emphasizes personalized GLP-1 treatment plans, tailored to each individual’s metabolic profile, lifestyle, and goals, empowering patients to achieve lasting weight loss and improved overall well-being through evidence-based medical care and compassionate guidance.
Professional Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)
- American Diabetes Association (ADA)
- The Endocrine Society
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
- American Nutrition Association (ANA)
Educational Background
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, Tennessee
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Certification in Obesity and Weight Management, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)
- Advanced Training in GLP-1–Based Therapies, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
- Certified in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Health, American Nutrition Association (ANA)
Conditions Treated By Our Doctor
She holds expertise in obesity, metabolic dysfunction, cardiometabolic health, diabetes, and prediabetes.
Obesity and Weight Management
Excels in personalized GLP-1 consultations for obesity management.
Nutrition and Lifestyle
Provides personalized nutrition and lifestyle support for patients.
Metabolic Dysfunction
Specializes in evaluating and treating metabolic dysfunction.
Type 2 Diabetes
Specializes in diabetes management and preventing future health risks.
Weight-Related Hypertension
Guides patients with evidence-based approaches to effectively manage hypertension.
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Expert in improving liver health and boosting metabolic function.
Your Weight Loss Journey Starts Here
Get evaluated by a licensed doctor and find which GLP-1 medications can help you achieve healthy weight loss.