Joseph P. Zucchi, PA-C, MPAS
Clinical Supervisor, Transition Medical Weight Loss
Joseph Zucchi is a nationally recognized Physician Associate and obesity medicine specialist whose work has been featured across major medical and media platforms. Through his published articles, interviews, and advocacy efforts, he strives to improve access to evidence-based obesity care.
Authored Articles & Editorials
(Articles written by Joseph Zucchi, PA-C, MPAS)
The Dangers of Compounded Obesity Medications – Doximity Op-Med (Apr 2024)
Shedding Criticisms: The Real Weight of Misunderstanding Obesity – MedPage Today (Jul 2024)
HealthTrust Decision to Drop Anti-Obesity Drugs Is Shortsighted – NH Union Leader (Apr 2025)
Obesity Meds Advance, Insurance Retreats: A Costly Step Back for Health – Doximity Op-Med (Sep 2025)
Podcasts, Panels, and Video Interviews
Downsized YouTube Channel – “20 Questions About GLP-1 Medications” (Jan 2025)
The Gaining Health Podcast – Obesity Care Week Interview (Mar 2025)
The Doctor Francavilla Show – Discussing Obesity Medicine (Apr 2025)
Downsized Channel – “Losing Access to GLP-1s? Here’s What to Do Next” (May 2025)
Downsized Channel – “Prior Authorization Strategies” (May 2025)
On the Pen Channel – “Navigating Obesity Coverage” (May 2025)
Docs Who Lift Podcast – “Caremark, Zepbound, & Advocacy for Obesity Care” (May 2025)
Advocacy
National Petition for Patient Access to Obesity Medications (May 2025):
Initiated and led a Change.org petition urging CVS Caremark to retain Zepbound on formulary.Over 17,000 signatures collected
Featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg, and several podcasts