Your health deserves more than one-size-fits-all solutions. At Food First MD, Dr. Christine Najjar, MD takes a customized, food-first approach to tackle chronic health issues and optimize your well-being. Contact our trusted nutritionist in Connecticut today to take the first step toward lasting health.
As an expert in nutritional medicine, Dr. Christine helps patients balance their metabolism to reduce and eliminate the effects of chronic diseases. Here are a few more reasons to work with Food First MD.
Your metabolism impacts every system in your body. By the same token, an imbalanced metabolism can cause a variety of symptoms. At Food First MD, we see patients who have been diagnosed with:
Dr. Christine Najjar brings over a decade of education and clinical experience to Food First MD. With advanced degrees in Human Nutrition and Medicine from Columbia University and St. George’s University, Dr. Najjar is a board-certified Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine specialist. Her holistic, results-driven care has made her a trusted nutritionist in Connecticut for patients seeking real solutions to complex health challenges.
Our patients consistently rave about the personalized attention and life-changing results they’ve experienced at Food First MD. Read our reviews to see how Dr. Christine has helped people just like you.
Dr. Christine took the time to listen to my frustrations about feeling tired and hungry all the time, creeping weight gain, and brain fog, and worked with me to make positive changes by not only giving me a path forward, but also by helping to educate me as to the “how” and “why” behind the actions taken. I feel the best I’ve felt in a long time and grateful for Dr. Christine’s guidance in this journey back to better health.
I love working with Dr Christine. She is so knowledgeable, and I feel in control of my weight, eating and weight loss goals for the first time ever. I think I tried everything else and failed. Loving the new regimen. I feel great.
Dr. Najjar is a progressive, knowledgeable & compassionate doctor who will help you get healthy & lose weight as you learn how food can work to heal you & make you healthier. She has an individualized approach, challenging you to do your best, while being very supportive. My sugar, blood pressure & cholesterol numbers were through the roof, I was considered obese, and my PC Dr said if things didn’t change I’d have to be on meds for all these issues, but with Dr Najjar’s help I lost 75 lbs & my numbers are now excellent, no need for meds, and I feel great.
Dr. Christine is a knowledgeable friendly open person. Very easy to communicate with. She has a great ability to take time and listen to your health concerns, then giving good sound feedback on how to accomplish your goals.
Dr. Christina‘s metabolic nutrition program is incredible. Throughout my short, 2 month journey I dropped 1 size, lost 11 pounds, reduced bloat, significantly reduced my blood pressure, and increased my mental clarity and energy level. Her intelligent approach to carefully reviewing blood work and crafting a proper nutritional program to nourish my body was eye opening. I highly recommend Food First MD and Dr Christina Najjar.
Dr. Christine is kind and incredibly knowledgeable, for which she is respected by her patients and clinical peers alike. Give her my highest recommendation.
Don’t let health challenges control your life. Schedule your consultation a nutritionist in Connecticut now and experience the difference of personalized, food-first medicine.
Seeking a nutritionist in Connecticut for weight loss, diabetes control, or other conditions is an important commitment to your well-being. Here are some common questions patients have about the process.
Dr. Christine Najjar, MD is a board-certified medical doctor and nutritionist in Connecticut with expertise in metabolic health. Her holistic approach gets to the root causes of conditions like diabetes, obesity, and thyroid disorders.
Dr. Christine is dual board certified in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and is a certified Metabolic Health Practitioner. She also has a master’s degree in human nutrition. She is a specialist and serves as a consulting physician, rather than a PCP. She can order medications, lab work, imaging, and diagnostic studies just like your PCP. But she sets higher standards for health than routine primary care.
Absolutely. At Food First MD, we create personalized weight loss plans that address your metabolism and health challenges, helping you achieve sustainable results without restrictive dieting.
A medical nutritionist is a healthcare professional with expertise in both clinical medicine and nutrition. They use food as a primary tool for managing and preventing health conditions.
While we are an out-of-network provider, we assist with claims by submitting superbills through Reimbursify to help patients receive reimbursement.
No. As an out-of-network provider, anyone can schedule a visit at Food First MD. However, as a Connecticut-based clinic, patients must establish care in the state through an office visit or telehealth appointment.
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Food First MD is located in Windsor, part of the greater Hartford area. Dr. Christine serves as a nutritionist in Connecticut for residents throughout the state and frequently welcomes new patients from:
Food First MD specializes in metabolic medicine by crafting prescription-strength nutrition plans to obtain optimal health. Led by board-certified Dr. Christine Najjar, MD, MS, MHP, ABOM, our holistic approach targets the root causes of conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Contact us today to begin your journey to better health and sustainable wellness.