Stephanie Walsh, MD, MS, FAAP, DABOM

Dr. Walsh brings over 25 years of healthcare experience to Intero Health. Her areas of expertise include child and clinician wellness programs, development of statewide prevention programs targeting obesity and behavioral health, injury prevention, quality improvement, team building and consensus building.

Prior to founding Intero Health, Dr. Walsh worked at a large pediatric healthcare system where she concentrated on pediatric obesity medicine. 

She has held national leadership positions within the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Obesity and has consulted with multiple obesity treatment and prevention programs around the country.

In her free time, Dr. Walsh enjoys spending time with her three grown children, triathlon training, and playing with her dog. 

Education

  • B.A.; Emory University

  • M.S., Exercise Science; Georgia State University

  • M.D.; Medical College of Georgia

  • Pediatric Residency, Emory University School of Medicine

Areas of Expertise

  • Clinical Program Development

  • Change Management

  • Collaboration across non-profit and government organizations

  • Quality Improvement

  • Child and Provider Wellness

  • Community Engagement

  • Population Health & Chronic Disease Management

  • Public Speaking and Education

Current Titles Affiliations, & Memberships

  • Medical Director, Primary Physician; Strong4Life Clinic, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (2010-Present)

  • Medical Director, Child Wellness; Childhood Obesity Movement, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (2010-2023)

  • Medical Director, Childhood Advocacy; Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (2010-2023)

  • Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics (2004-Present)

    • Course director for AAP Section on Obesity’s annual course

    • NCE program chair (2014 - 2019)

  • Quality Group, The Children’s Care Network (2015-Present)

  • Advisory Council, Girls on the Run (2017-2020)

  • Participated in multiple research projects. CV available upon request

Clinical Service Contributions

  • Improving the Effectiveness of Childhood Obesity Counseling (2011-Present)

  • Multiple MOC Quality Improvement Projects, BMI, Nutrition, Physical Activity

  • Strong4Life Early Feeding Program (2017-Present)

  • Whole Child Wellness and Building Resilience, Strong4Life Behavioral Health Prevention Program (2019-Present)