Robert A. Pretlow MD

Dr. Robert Pretlow graduated with honors from Princeton University. He received his M.D. from the University of Virginia Medical School, where he also did his internship and residency in pediatrics. He is board certified in pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He has a Master of Science in electrical engineering from Old Dominion University.

Dr. Pretlow has published 15 articles, has been awarded 5 U.S. patents, and has presented 46 abstracts, keynotes, plenaries, panels, and tutorials at national and international conferences. He lectures frequently on childhood obesity in adolescents and teens and the use of the Internet in medicine.

Dr. Pretlow is founder and director of Weigh2Rock, an online weight loss system for teens and preteens, used by clinics, schools, private practitioners, hospitals, community centers, and health clubs, worldwide.