Dr. Ed J. Hendricks, M.D.

Expert Publications

• Phentermine cardiovascular safety. In response to Yosefy C, Berman M, Beeri R. Cusp tear in bicuspid aortic valve possibly caused by phentermine. International journal of cardiology 2006;106:262-3.
• Phentermine cardiovascular safety.
• Phentermine cardiovascular safety II: response to Yosefy Int J Cardiol. 2009 Epub Mar 19.
• Rhabdomyolysis and phentermine: coincidence, not causation.
• RE: Pulmonary hypertension associated with use of phentermine?
• Should the FDA approval process for weight-loss drugs be modified?
• Letter by hendricks regarding article, "obesity and cardiovascular disease".
• How physician obesity medicine specialists treated obesity before 2012 new drug approvals.
• The case of posterior reversible encephalopathy with intracranial hemorrhage was likely due to uncontrolled hypertension, and was unrelated and coincidental to long-term phentermine use.
• Pharmacotherapy for Obesity and Changes in Eating Behavior: a Patient and Physician's Perspective.
• Off-label drugs for weight management.

Media Releases

Recognized Globally for Contributions to Obesity Medicine and Patient Care

Dr. Ed J. Hendricks, a prominent figure in the field of Bariatric Medicine, celebrates over three decades of dedicated service and groundbreaking research in the treatment of obesity. He has been at the forefront of obesity treatment since 1989, operating his practice – Hendricks for Health – in Roseville and Sacramento. His expertise has earned him recognition not only in the United States but also internationally, making him a trusted advisor to physicians and patients alike.

Educated in the United States, he holds a Bachelor of Arts from Rice University and an M.D. from the College of Physicians & Surgeons at Columbia University. His postgraduate training includes Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Clinical and Anatomical Pathology at the University of Minnesota. He is board-certified by both the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American Board of Pathology.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Hendricks has made substantial contributions to the regulatory aspects of obesity treatment as an FDA appointee to the Endocrine and Metabolic Disease Advisory Committee. In this role, he provides critical insights that help guide the FDA in the approval of new medications for obesity and diabetes, ensuring that patients have access to the most effective treatments.

An enthusiastic researcher, his extensive research activities and numerous published scientific papers have significantly shaped the understanding of obesity and its treatment. He has also shared his insights and findings through lectures and presentations at prestigious events, including the Physicians Symposiums of the Obesity Medicine Association, The Obesity Society (TOS) Research Meetings, and the American Board of Bariatric Medicine (ABBM) Annual Review Courses.

As a testament to his dedication and expertise, Dr. Hendricks has received numerous accolades, including the Bariatric Physician of the Year award in 2009 and the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Obesity Medicine Association in 2017. He continues to be a beacon of hope and knowledge in the field of obesity medicine, passionately working towards innovative solutions for patients struggling with weight management. 

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