Dr. Mahwash Siddiqui, MD
Expert, compassionate care for medical weight loss, diabetes, thyroid disease, and hormonal disorders — led by a dual board-certified endocrinologist and former Chief Fellow at UT Southwestern, now caring for patients at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago.
Trained at a top-20
U.S. endocrine program
A Chicago endocrinologist who treats the whole person
Dr. Mahwash Fatima Siddiqui is a board-certified endocrinologist practicing at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. She diagnoses and treats hormone-related and metabolic conditions — with a special focus on medical weight loss, diabetes, thyroid disease, bone health, and hormonal imbalance.
With dual board certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and Internal Medicine, and advanced training as a Chief Fellow at UT Southwestern Medical Center — home to one of the nation's top-20 endocrinology programs — Dr. Siddiqui pairs deep clinical expertise with genuinely patient-centered care. She takes the time to listen, explain clearly, and build a plan around each patient's goals and life.
- Dual board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
- Fellowship-trained and Chief Fellow at UT Southwestern
- Published researcher in diabetes, thyroid & metabolic medicine
- Caring for Chicago's communities in English & Urdu
Medical Weight Loss & Weight Wellness in Chicago
Dr. Siddiqui leads a physician-supervised medical weight loss program at Mount Sinai — and as a board-certified endocrinologist, she brings something most weight-loss clinics can't: a deep understanding of the hormones and metabolism that actually drive weight gain.
Obesity is a medical condition, not a question of willpower. Genetics, hormones, insulin resistance, thyroid function, medications, sleep, and stress all influence weight in ways largely outside a person's control. Dr. Siddiqui treats it the way it deserves to be treated — medically, scientifically, and without judgment — for results that last.
Start Your Weight Loss Journey
A complete, personalized program — not a one-size-fits-all plan
Medical & Hormonal Workup
A thorough evaluation with lab work to uncover hormonal and metabolic causes of weight gain — including thyroid disease, insulin resistance, and prediabetes.
Personalized Plan
A tailored strategy combining FDA-approved medication (when appropriate), nutrition guidance, and sustainable lifestyle and behavior change.
Ongoing Support
Regular follow-up to track progress, manage side effects, adjust treatment, and optimize related conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol.
GLP-1 & dual-agonist treatments, expertly managed
The same breakthroughs transforming obesity care nationwide are available here in Chicago — prescribed and managed by a board-certified endocrinologist who understands them at the deepest level. When clinically appropriate, Dr. Siddiqui prescribes today's most effective FDA-approved weight-loss medications:
- Semaglutide — Wegovy®, Ozempic®
A GLP-1 receptor agonist with ~15% average body-weight reduction in trials; now also available as a daily oral pill. - Tirzepatide — Zepbound®, Mounjaro®
A dual GLP-1/GIP agonist and the most effective weight-loss medication currently available, with ~20% average reductions in clinical trials. - Orforglipron — Foundayo™ & other options
Newer once-daily oral GLP-1 therapy, plus liraglutide (Saxenda®) and additional treatments matched to your needs.
How they work: GLP-1 medications mimic natural gut hormones that regulate appetite and blood sugar — slowing digestion, increasing fullness, and quieting the cravings and "food noise" that make weight loss so difficult.
Is medical weight loss right for you?
Medical weight loss may be a fit if you are living with obesity, or are overweight with a related condition — or if diet and exercise alone haven't delivered lasting results.
- Type 2 diabetes
- Prediabetes
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Fatty liver disease
- Sleep apnea
- PCOS
- Metabolic syndrome
Specialized care for hormonal & metabolic health
As an endocrinologist, Dr. Siddiqui diagnoses and treats the full range of conditions affecting the body's hormone-producing glands — combining advanced clinical expertise with clear, personalized guidance.
Medical Weight Loss
GLP-1 & dual-agonist therapy, metabolic evaluation, and complete supervised weight-management programs.
View the programDiabetes Care
Type 1, Type 2, prediabetes, and gestational diabetes — including insulin management and advanced diabetes technology.
Thyroid Disorders
Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, Graves' disease, Hashimoto's, thyroid nodules, and cancer risk evaluation.
Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Fracture-risk assessment and bone-strengthening therapy to protect long-term skeletal health.
Pituitary & Adrenal Disorders
Expert diagnosis and management of pituitary and adrenal gland conditions affecting whole-body health.
Hormonal & Metabolic Disorders
Cholesterol, metabolic syndrome, PCOS, and hormonal imbalances affecting energy, metabolism & reproductive health.
A foundation built at leading institutions
Dr. Siddiqui's training spans two continents — with leadership roles and honors at every stage of her career.
MBBS — Dow Medical College
Graduated with honors and earned the 3rd Position medal from one of Pakistan's oldest and most prestigious medical colleges (est. 1945).
Internal Medicine Residency — Chicago Medical School
Completed residency at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, where she was named Outstanding Medical Intern (2016–2017).
Fellowship & Chief Fellow — UT Southwestern
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism fellowship at a top-20 nationally ranked program, serving as Chief Fellow.
American Board of Internal Medicine
Certified in Internal Medicine (2019) and Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism (2021).
Recognized for excellence in care & teaching
APPNA Award of Excellence
For dedication and service to the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America — the 2nd-largest ethnic medical society in the U.S.
Outstanding Achievement in Teaching
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Endocrinology Fellowship — honoring her commitment to educating future physicians.
Outstanding Achievement in Patient Care
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Endocrinology Fellowship.
Certificate of Recognition
Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center — the nation's first fully integrated VA & Department of Defense medical center — for exceptional patient care.
Outstanding Medical Intern
Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science.
3rd Position Medal — MBBS
Dow Medical College, Karachi — a top-of-class distinction among a highly competitive cohort.
Advancing the science of endocrine medicine
Dr. Siddiqui is a published, first-author contributor to the peer-reviewed endocrinology literature, with presentations at national medical conferences — knowledge she brings directly to patient care.
Pasireotide: A Novel Treatment for Tumor-Induced Hypoglycemia Due to Insulinoma and Non-Islet Cell Tumor Hypoglycemia
Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2021Impact of Incorporating Trabecular Bone Score Into Fracture Risk Assessment and Recommendation for Use of Bone-Modifying Agents in Women With Breast Cancer
Clinical Breast Cancer · 2021An Unusual Movement Disorder — A Case of Diabetic Striatopathy
JCEM Case Reports · 2024Thyroid disease & cancer risk stratification — research and presentations
ENDO, Annual Meeting of the Endocrine SocietyExpertise you can trust, care that listens
A Leader in Medical Weight Loss
Expert GLP-1 and dual-agonist therapy delivered within a complete, supervised program.
Dual Board Certification
Certified in both Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and Internal Medicine by the ABIM.
Elite Fellowship Training
Chief Fellow at UT Southwestern — a top-20 nationally ranked endocrinology program.
Award-Winning Care & Teaching
Recognized for outstanding patient care and teaching throughout her career.
Clear, Compassionate Communication
She listens, explains, and treats without judgment — in both English and Urdu.
Published Researcher
Active in peer-reviewed research, staying current with the latest evidence-based treatments.
Answers about endocrine & weight loss care
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Whether you're starting a medical weight loss journey, managing diabetes, or navigating a thyroid or hormonal condition, Dr. Siddiqui offers the expertise and personal attention you deserve.
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Email
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Location
Mount Sinai Hospital
2701 W 68th St, Chicago, IL 60629 -
Languages
English & Urdu