How do I verify a doctor's credentials for prescribing GLP-1s?

Verify provider credentials through multiple sources before starting treatment. Check state medical board websites for active license status, disciplinary history, and board certifications. The American Board of Medical Specialties (certificationmatters.org) confirms board certification in endocrinology, internal medicine, family medicine, or obesity medicine. The Obesity Medicine Association (obesitymedicine.org) lists physicians who've completed their training program. State licensing boards provide information on any malpractice claims or disciplinary actions. For nurse practitioners and physician assistants, verify their supervising physician relationship and their own licensing status. Academic medical center affiliations suggest additional oversight and training. Ask directly about: medical school and residency training, years of experience with obesity medicine, number of GLP-1 patients managed, and approach to continuing education. Red flags include reluctance to discuss credentials, claims of 'secret' or 'exclusive' protocols, and operating without medical malpractice insurance.