Pediatric Health & Wellness Consultant
Dr. Stephanie Walsh co-founded Intero Health after more than two decades of frontline experience in pediatric obesity medicine, wellness program development, and national health policy. Her consulting practice draws directly on a track record of designing, implementing, and scaling programs that have reached thousands of children and families across the country.
As Medical Director of Strong4Life at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta — one of the largest and most respected pediatric health systems in the United States — Dr. Walsh has led the development of comprehensive obesity prevention and treatment programs across clinical, community, and school-based settings. Her work spans the full spectrum from individual patient care to statewide population health strategy.
At the national level, Dr. Walsh has held significant leadership roles within the American Academy of Pediatrics, including serving as Course Director for the AAP Section on Obesity's annual program and as NCE Program Chair. This work has shaped how pediatricians across the country approach childhood obesity — from screening to intensive treatment to community-based prevention.
At Intero Health, Dr. Walsh advises health systems, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations on building evidence-based pediatric wellness programs — with particular expertise in weight management, behavioral health, and the organizational structures needed to make programs succeed at scale.
Designing and scaling evidence-based programs for pediatric obesity — from intensive clinical treatment to community prevention, including bariatric surgery program development.
Building resiliency, mental health, and behavioral wellness programs for children and families — integrating clinical, school-based, and community components.
Developing statewide and regional strategies that address chronic disease in pediatric populations, with deep experience navigating the intersection of clinical and community health.
Translating clinical evidence and national guidelines into working programs — including current-state assessment, gap analysis, stakeholder alignment, and implementation support.
Applying QI methodology to pediatric clinical programs, including key measure selection, MOC project design, and multi-site evaluation.
Advising nonprofits, schools, and faith-based organizations on developing sustainable health programs that meet communities where they are.
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