Maria Hurtado Andrade, MD, PhD
Dr. Hurtado Andrade is an endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. She practices in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism and the Bariatric Center, with clinical and research expertise in obesity and related metabolic disorders, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. As a member of Mayo Clinic’s Precision Medicine for Obesity Program and Co-Director of the Mayo Clinic Nutrition and Obesity Research Program, Dr. Hurtado Andrade focuses on individualized obesity management strategies aimed at optimizing patient outcomes. Her research specifically addresses obesity pathophysiology and treatment in perimenopausal women and breast cancer survivors. Dr. Hurtado Andrade's work has received multiple honors, including the Mayo Clinic Department of Medicine Young Investigator of the Year Award. Her expertise is recognized both nationally and internationally.