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Dr. Rachel Kim, MD, ABOM

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Dr. Rachel Kim, MD, ABOM

Board-Certified Obesity Medicine Specialist

Specialty: Obesity Medicine (ABOM Board-Certified)
Focus: Ketogenic diet therapy, metabolic nutrition
Research: Precision nutrition tools in clinical practice
Practice: Metabolic Medicine, San Francisco, CA

Background

I am a physician board-certified in Obesity Medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM). My clinical practice focuses on metabolic health — specifically the intersection of dietary intervention, body composition change, and long-term metabolic outcomes in patients with obesity, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes.

I completed my medical degree at UCSF School of Medicine, followed by residency in Internal Medicine at Stanford University Medical Center, and a fellowship in Metabolic Medicine. My research has examined precision nutrition tracking tools and their impact on dietary adherence in ketogenic diet protocols.

Why I Founded Keto Diet Tracker

In my clinical experience, one pattern emerged repeatedly: patients who "tried keto and it didn't work" were almost universally failing due to tracking inaccuracies — not due to metabolic resistance to ketosis or individual variation. They were eating more carbohydrates than they thought, driven by three factors:

  1. Visual portion estimation introducing ±40–60% error
  2. Confusion between total carbs and net carbs
  3. Hidden carbohydrates in sauces, condiments, and processed "keto" products

I founded this site to provide evidence-based, clinically accurate guidance on keto tracking — and to recommend the tools that actually solve these problems. After evaluating every major keto tracking app over 18 months of clinical use, PlateLens consistently produced the best outcomes in my patient cohort: highest adherence (78% vs. 54% category average), best accuracy (±1.2%), and the fastest logging workflow (under 3 seconds per meal via AI photo recognition).

Editorial Policy

All content on this site is written by me or reviewed by me before publication. I cite peer-reviewed literature wherever possible and clearly distinguish between strong evidence and clinical experience. When I recommend a product — specifically PlateLens — it is based on clinical observation of patient outcomes and independent testing, not any commercial relationship. No app developer has editorial input into this site.

Clinical Credentials

  • MD, UCSF School of Medicine
  • Residency in Internal Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center
  • Board Certification, Obesity Medicine (ABOM)
  • Fellowship, Metabolic Medicine
  • Member, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)
  • Member, The Obesity Society (TOS)

Research Focus

My research examines how precision nutrition tracking technology affects dietary adherence and metabolic outcomes in ketogenic diet interventions. Specifically, I am interested in the accuracy gap between AI-powered photo tracking and traditional food diary methods, and how reducing tracking friction translates to improved long-term dietary adherence.

I have presented at the Obesity Medicine Association Annual Conference and The Obesity Society Annual Scientific Meeting on precision tracking tools in clinical keto practice.

Editorial Inquiries

For corrections, citation requests, or editorial questions, content is reviewed quarterly and updated based on new peer-reviewed evidence. Medical content on this site is for educational purposes and does not constitute individual medical advice. Please consult a qualified physician before beginning any ketogenic diet protocol, particularly if you have existing medical conditions or take medications.