We are here to help in
your journey to improved health.
How we began
After completing his training as a GP and working in Ireland for a number of years, Dr Crotty, moved to Canada where his passion for Bariatric Medicine flourished. He established and ran a successful medical weight management clinic and strongly advocated for improved care for people living with overweight and obesity.
On his return to Ireland in late 2019 he connected with Prof Carel le Roux, Irelands foremost authority in Bariatric/Obesity medicine and a world-renowned researcher in the area. Together they set about meticulously planning a service that is different from anything that has previously existed in Ireland - a non-judgemental, patient-centred, medical weight management clinic based on the highest level of scientific evidence.
Dr Crotty and Prof le Roux are passionate about changing the conversation that surrounds weight in Ireland. They have worked tirelessly to advocate for the provision of treatment that those who live with this medical condition deserve.
My Best Weight has been recognised by EASO (European Association for the Study of Obesity) as a “leading obesity management centre in Europe” and becomes the first, non-hospital based, accredited centre in Ireland. As part of this pan-European network of EASO-Collaborating Centres for Obesity Management (EASO-COMs) we contribute to guidelines, education, scientific exchange & research in the area of weight management.
Our Mission
To provide a safe and helpful environment to talk about weight. We strive to identify and address the specific and unique causes of a persons weight issues. We focus on sustainable long term weight management and health gain through an individualised and holistic approach.
Our Team
Dr Mick Crotty
GP & Obesity Medicines Specialist, Co-Founder & Clinical Lead
Dr. Michael Crotty achieved his Bachelor in Medicine with Honours from University College Dublin in 2005. He completed Basic Surgical Training and was awarded Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons before transitioning to General Practice. Michael completed 4 years of vocational training in General Practice in 2012. He was awarded first place in Ireland in the membership exams of the Irish College of General Practice.
In 2014, Michael moved to Alberta, Canada where his passion for Bariatric Medicine ignited, culminating in the establishment of the Synergy Medical Weight Management Clinic. He became was an active member of Obesity Canada and is a regular speaker on the subject of Obesity.
Mick was awarded SCOPE certification in 2018 and selected as a participant for the SCOPE Leadership Program with the World Obesity Federation. Dr Crotty is a member of the Clinical Advisory Group of the National Clinical Programme for Obesity and co-chair of the Adult Weight Management Subgroup. He was recently recognised as a SCOPE National Fellow. He is a strong advocate for people living with obesity and believes we must change the systemic stigma/weight bias that is prevalent in society.
Michael loves spending time with his family at home in Greystones. He is at his happiest cooking and listening to country music - his family enjoy his wonderful food and tolerate his taste in music!
Professor Carel le Roux
Obesity Medicine Specialist, Co-Founder
He graduated from medical school in Pretoria, South Africa, completed his specialist training in metabolic medicine at St Bartholomew’s Hospitals and the Hammersmith Hospitals. He obtained his PhD from Imperial College London where he later took up a faculty position. He moved to University College Dublin for the Chair in Experimental Pathology and he is now a Director of the Metabolic Medicine Group.
He currently coordinates an Innovative Medicine Initiative project on obesity. He previously received a President of Ireland Young Researcher Award, Irish Research Council Laureate Award, Clinician Scientist Award from the National Institute Health Research in the UK, and a Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Fellowship for his work on how to treat obesity as a chronic disease.
Werd Al-Najim, Ph.D.
CORU Registered Dietitian
Dr Werd Al-Najim is a CORU registered Dietitian who specialises in weight management. She is vastly experienced in supporting and treating people living with obesity.
She holds a Bachelor Degree in Human Nutrition from Kingston University, London. In 2017, she obtained her PhD from Imperial College London where she investigated eating behavior during weight loss treatments. She then moved to Dublin to continue her academic research and completed 4 years of postdoctoral training at the University College Dublin Diabetes Complications Research Center. She is also the Research Project Manager for one of Europe’s largest obesity studies.
She completed an MSc Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, University College Dublin and gained registration with CORU as a Dietitian.
She is a member of The Nutrition Society, Irish Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (IrSPEN), and The Association for the Study of Obesity on the Island of Ireland.
Dolores McManus
Administrative Lead
Dolores brings over 10 years of experience in the health and wellbeing area to her role as the Administrative Lead in My Best Weight.
In addition to excellent communication and organisational skills she is qualified as a personal trainer by the International Sports Science Association and is an accomplished pilates instructor. Dolores also has a diploma in nutritional therapy.
In her spare time, Dolores enjoys being active outdoors, from walking her dog to cycling the ring of Kerry.
What people say about us
“I really started to struggle with my weight after starting a family. Despite trying time and again to lose weight the numbers on the scales continued to go up. Thank you Dr Crotty for explaining why this was happening and helping me start a journey towards better health. I finally have my confidence back”
— JESS, 54
“It was so nice to be listened to and refreshing to not be blamed for once for my weight. Thank you to the entire team”
— CIARA, 38
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