Dr. Takem studied medicine at the University of Bologna in Italy, graduating summa cum laude. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM). Dr. Takem is actively licensed to practice medicine in the states of Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, Texas, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Indiana. He is involved with multiple associations and medical boards, including:

American Medical Association, Member.

Obesity Medicine Association, Member.

Council of the Obesity Action Coalition, Member.

After residency in Internal Medicine at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center in New York, he worked in many hospitals in the DC area, including Doctors Community Hospital, Washington Hospital Center, Shady Grove Adventist Medical Center and White Oak Medical Center before going into private practice caring for acutely ill patients.

In his spare time, he loves watching sports and playing entertainer-in-chief to his children. If you’re interested in learning more about our services, simply get in touch.