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Karen Jerome-Zapadka

Current: Founder and Medical Director, Trajectory Health Partners-A Center for Metabolic, Liver and Obesity Medicine

Past: Past President of the Board and Current Member, Valley Gastroenterology Associates, 2000-present Founder and Past Medical Director, VGA Center for Obesity Medicine Founder and Co-chair, Metabolic Task Force of HVHS; Past President of Medical Staff; Past Board of Directors Member, Heritage Valley Health System (HVHS) Chairman of the Board-Elect, Liver Education Advocates Past Co-chair, Fatty Liver Coalition, Community Liver Alliance Founding Member, The Society for Metabolic Health Practitioners

Dr. Jerome-Zapadka is a leading expert in metabolic health and gastroenterology, specializing in the root causes and reversal of chronic metabolic conditions such as fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. Her work focuses on therapeutic carbohydrate reduction, ketogenic metabolic therapy, and sustainable lifestyle interventions to restore metabolic function and improve long-term health outcomes. With a patient-centered approach grounded in the latest clinical research, she is committed to transforming how metabolic dysfunction is understood and treated. Dr. Jerome-Zapadka is recognized for her leadership in applying nutrition and lifestyle-based strategies to prevent and reverse disease through individualized care.