Dr. Ify U. is a board-certified Family Medicine physician with experience supervising and collaborating with nurse practitioners across both telehealth and in-person clinical settings. She delivers comprehensive, patient-centered care with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine, metabolic health, and evidence-based treatment strategies. Her clinical background spans primary care, telemedicine, and medical weight management, allowing her to support practices at various stages of growth while maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Dr. Ify U.’s practice focuses on obesity medicine, metabolic and cardiovascular risk reduction, mental health management, and hormone replacement therapy. She has extensive experience providing physician oversight through case review, protocol development, and clinical guidance, and she is skilled in optimizing workflows within collaborative practice agreements. Known for being approachable, responsive, and detail-oriented, Dr. Ify U. is comfortable supporting both early-stage practices and established clinical operations in ongoing or project-based collaborative roles. Areas of Expertise • Family Medicine and Primary Care • Obesity Medicine and Medical Weight Management • Metabolic Health (Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia) • Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine • Mental Health Management in Primary Care • Hormone Replacement Therapy • Telehealth and Virtual Primary Care • GLP-1–Based Weight Loss Therapies • Clinical Protocol Development • Case Review and Quality Assurance • Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. Ify U. believes that effective collaboration is built on clear communication, mutual respect, and shared accountability for patient outcomes. She values a supportive supervisory approach that empowers nurse practitioners to practice confidently at the top of their license while maintaining strong clinical standards and patient safety. Her philosophy emphasizes efficiency, ethical decision-making, and evidence-based care, with physician oversight designed to enhance autonomy rather than restrict it. Through accessible guidance and dependable support, Dr. Ify U. aims to foster collaborative relationships that promote high-quality care and sustainable practice growth.

Board Certifications

Family Medicine