ABOUT DR. KABIR

KABIR HARRICHARAN SINGH, MD, FAAFP, DABOM

Dr. Kabir Harricharan Singh, MD is wearing his white coat and smiling at the camera while casually sitting on a rock in the woods.

Pronunciation Guide:

Kabir: Kuh-beer | Harricharan: Ha-ree-chur-run | Singh: Sing

Dr. Kabir Harricharan Singh, who usually goes by Dr. Kabir, is a physician board-certified in both family medicine and obesity medicine. He’s been practicing family medicine since 2012 and obesity medicine since 2018. 

Using an evidence-based, scientific approach, Dr. Kabir focuses on comprehensive check-ups and managing acute and chronic conditions, but he also places a strong emphasis on prevention, early detection, and holistic care. His goal is to help others live their healthiest life possible while also empowering them with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions about their health journey.

Beyond the realm of primary care, Dr. Kabir specializes in an area of medicine that helps a lot of folks (himself included) – and that’s obesity medicine. For over 30 years, Dr. Kabir himself has struggled with obesity, but through the study of obesity medicine, he learned about the deep complexities of obesity, the tools to healthfully lose weight, how to maintain that weight loss, and most importantly, how to improve health. Along with helping people work towards personal weight loss goals, he’s passionate about helping them achieve health beyond the scale and preventing and managing obesity-associated conditions. With a deep understanding of how obesity and overweight are affected by genetics, fat cells, and lifestyle, Dr. Kabir helps individuals with obesity or overweight by creating a tailored, evidence-based, sustainable, and empathetic care plan that focuses on health beyond the scale.

Whether you're seeking guidance on primary care, navigating the challenges of obesity or weight loss, or simply striving for a higher quality of life, he encourages people to make their health a priority and to learn as much as possible on their journey toward a life well-lived.

EDUCATIOn + Training

  • Bachelor of Science from East Tennessee State University

  • Medical Doctorate (MD) from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in Memphis, TN

  • Family Medicine Residency at The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he served as co-chief resident

  • He currently practices family medicine and obesity medicine in Newport, Tennessee with Healthstar Premier Medical West

Board-certifications

  • Family Medicine through both the American Board of Family Medicine and The National Board of Physicians and Surgeons

  • Obesity Medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM)

accolades + AWARDS

  • Resident Teacher Award from The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM)

  • Degree of Fellow by the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP)

personal

Kabir Harricharan Singh, MD was born on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico and then moved to the majestic mountains of rural East Tennessee when he was a kid. In his spare time, Dr. Kabir enjoys hiking, nature, comedy, good coffee, and spending time with his wife and their Great Pyrenees, Luna. He likes hiking so much, he even hiked the entire Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine!

A family photo in the mountains of Dr. Kabir Harricharan Singh, his wife, and their dog.

Photo credit: Amanda C. Wilson Photography

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