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The Doctor Weighs In (TDWI or "docweighsin") was started in 2005 by Patricia Salber MD, MBA as a blog about obesity and weight loss. As years passed, TDWI began to add a cadre of wonderful writers, both regular and occasional contributors. The topics covered have expanded and we now cover all aspects of healthcare.
Overview
Location
United States, California, San Francisco
Employees
11-50
Phone
+1 415-599-6147
Founded date
2005
Mentions in press and media 18
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| Jul 7, 2026 | IFC weighs up to $40m investment in Lok Capital's fifth India fund | |
| May 7, 2026 | IFC weighs $10m anchor investment in Acumen's Pakistan climate agrifund | |
| Dec 22, 2025 | IFC weighs $20m investment in Malaysian fintech Boost Holdings | |
| Oct 24, 2023 | IFC weighs $10m investment in Clime Capital’s second SE Asian clean energy fund | World Bank Group member International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering an investment of up to $10 million in the second Southeast Asia-focused clean energy fund of Singapore-based venture capital and private equity firm Clime Capita... |
| May 23, 2023 | IFC weighs $10m investment proposal in Indian audio content site Kuku FM | World Bank Group member International Finance Corporation (IFC) has proposed an up to $10 million equity investment in Mebig Labs Private Limited, popularly known as Kuku FM, an Indian audio content startup. In a disclosure, IFC said the pr... |
| May 19, 2023 | IFC weighs $12m investment in Indian agritech VC Omnivore’s third fund | International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group member, is likely to invest $12 million in the latest vehicle of Indian agritech venture capital investor Omnivore, according to a disclosure. The proposed investment is for Omnivo... |
| Jun 6, 2020 | Beyond words: medical institutions must act to support Black lives | Oleoresin capsicum spray, better known as pepper spray, is a chemical weapon made from concentrated chili pepper extracts. In addition to causing intense pain and irritation of the eyes, respiratory tract, and skin, pepper spray can cause c... |
| Nov 12, 2015 | Can Mobile Health Apps Transform Mental Health Care? | Irv Lichtenwald, Medsphere Systems CEO Any conversation focused on what’s great about America usually includes a mention of optimism, hopefulness or some variation on the theme. Americans generally still believe in a brighter future, and es... |
| Oct 1, 2015 | Morning Read: Cyborg brains, blindness cure get close to reality | Over in the UK, Pfizer is funding a trial of embryonic stem-cell implantation to stave off blindness by reversing age-related macular degeneration. — BioPharma Dive A lab in South Korea that clones dogs predictably has its share of critics.... |
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FAQ about The Doctor Weighs In
When was The Doctor Weighs In founded?
The Doctor Weighs In was founded in 2005.
What has the press written about The Doctor Weighs In?
Parsers VC has collected 18 articles mentioning The Doctor Weighs In, among them “IFC weighs up to $40m investment in Lok Capital's fifth India fund” (Jul 7, 2026) and “IFC weighs $10m anchor investment in Acumen's Pakistan climate agrifund” (May 7, 2026).
Is The Doctor Weighs In still active?
Yes, The Doctor Weighs In is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 22, 2026.