About

About Dr. Kate Haggerty

I’m originally from Hawaii and am double board-certified in Preventive
Medicine and Obesity Medicine. I majored in Neuroscience and Behavior
at UC Santa Cruz, where I first became fascinated by the connection
between mind and body (a theme that still shapes how I practice
medicine today).

I received my medical degree from the University of Hawaii, completed
an internship in Emergency Medicine at Harbor-UCLA, and finished my
residency in Preventive Medicine and Public Health at UC San Diego
while earning my Master’s in Public Health at San Diego State
University. In 2023, I became a Diplomate of the American Board of
Obesity Medicine.

My practice is centered on whole-person care and the six pillars of
lifestyle medicine:

• Nourishing foods
• Regular movement
• Restorative sleep
• Stress management
• Minimizing high-risk substances
• Positive social connections

I believe lasting health comes from addressing the whole person, not
just a number on a chart.