Dr. Nicholas Pennings

Biography

Nicholas Pennings, DO is board certified in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine. Dr. Pennings moved from private practice into academic medicine joining the faculty of the Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013. He currently serves as Chair of Family Medicine and as the medical director of the Campbell University Health Center. Dr. Pennings also serves on the board of trustees for the Obesity Medicine Association. Dr. Pennings’ research interests focus on the disease of obesity. In particular, the relationship between endogenous insulin production and weight gain as well as the impact of intensive lifestyle change on health improvement. Dr. Pennings also maintains a special interest in an obesity related condition called Lipedema.

Research Interest

Lipedema, Family medicine