Dr. Bruner
Denise E. Bruner, M.D. is a second generation physician practicing in Arlington, Virginia. Like her father, Dr. Herman Bruner, she graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C.. After completing her residency in internal medicine at D.C. General Hospital, she re-opened her late father's general medical practice in Arlington, Va.
Inspired by her personal struggle with weight and seeing the negative impact obesity was having on her patients’ health, Dr. Bruner pursued further training in bariatric medicine, the branch of medicine that deals with the causes, prevention, and treatment of obesity. She joined the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) in 1983, became certified by the American Board of Bariatric Medicine in 1985, and served as president of ASBP from 1999 to 2002. She was honored to become the first female fellow of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) in 2002. Dr. Bruner has emerged as one of the nation’s leading authorities on bariatric medicine. She has helped thousands to identify, understand and successfully manage their weight control problems with personalized programs.
Dr. Bruner regularly lectures and is a speaker at medical education seminars for physicians and health care professionals around the world. She is a frequent guest on both television and radio programs, and has been quoted in numerous publications. Most recently, Dr. Bruner was a guest on the Dr. Oz Show (January 23rd, 2012).
Dr. Bruner lives in Arlington, Virginia with her husband, Paul. As part of her personal weight maintenance program, Dr. Bruner regularly walks two miles a day and when time permits, enjoys playing golf.
Curriculum Vitae
Denise E. Bruner, M.D., FASBP
Education
1967 – 1970 Stoneleigh-Burnham College Preparatory School Greenfield, MA
1970 – 1973 University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
1973 – 1975 George Washington University Washington, DC
1975 – 1979 Howard University College of Medicine Washington, DC
Post Doctoral Training
1979 – 1982 Internship & Residency Internal Medicine District of Columbia General Hospital
1983 – Present Annual Workshops in Bariatric Medicine
Professional Experience
1983 - Present Active Staff, Northern Virginia Hospital, Arlington, VA
Clinical Positions
1981 – 1983 Clinical Director, Arlington County Health Department Clinics Arlington, VA
1981 – Present Private Practice, Bariatric and Anti-Aging Medicine Arlington, VA
2006 – 2008 Merck Pharmaceutical Company
Board Certification and Licensure
1981 National Board of Medical Examiners
1988 American Board of Bariatric Medicine
2001 American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine
Committees
1995 – 1999 Executive Committee Arlington County Medical Society Arlington, VA
1992 – 1998 Professional Advisory Committee Virginia Nurse Association of Northern Virginia Arlington, VA
1995 – 2006 Co-Chairperson, Strategic Planning Committee American Society of Bariatric Physicians Denver, CO
1989 – 1991 Task Force on Anorectic Agents American Society of Bariatric Physicians
1993 – Present Speakers Bureau Arlington County Public Schools Arlington, VA
1989 – 2005 Board of Trustees American Society of Bariatric Physicians Denver, CO
1997 – 2003 Planning Committee Arlington Health Foundation Arlington, VA
1996 – 2000 Intersociety Professional Nutrition Education Consortium Birmingham, AL
1996 – 1999 Nutrition and Health Council of America Washington, DC
2000 – 2001 Arlington County Bicentennial Celebration Task Force Arlington, VA
2003 – 2005 Medical Advisory Board Monarch Health
2006 – Present Diplomat, American Board of Bariatric Medicine Denver, CO
2012 - Present American Board of Obesity Medicine
Professional Organizations
American Medical Association
Arlington County Medical Society
National Medical Association
Howard University College of Medicine Alumni Society
American Society of Bariatric Physicians
President, American Society of Bariatric Physicians 1999 – 2002
Chairman of the Board, American Society of Bariatric Physicians 2002 – 2003
Old Dominion Medical Society
American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Arlington County Chamber of Commerce
Denise E. Bruner, M.D. and Associates p.c.