Mara Gordon, MD

Family physician

Nice to meet you

I’m a family physician and writer based in Philadelphia.

Please check out my newsletter, Your Doctor Friend, for writing about the wild world of medicine and wellness.

My book Body Justice is forthcoming in Spring 2027 from Little, Brown Spark.

I write about the culture of medicine

Here are some of my favorite pieces:

My patients think Ozempic is a wonder drug. But it can’t fix fatphobia. NPR.

With telehealth abortion, doctors have to learn to trust and empower patients. NPR.

I try hard to be a body positive doctor. It’s getting harder in the age of Ozempic. NPR.

I’m a pregnant doctor. Should I get the Covid-19 vaccine? The New York Times.

I Quit Ozempic And Embraced Feeling Healthy Over Striving For Thinness. NPR.

Get in touch:

gordon dot mara at gmail dot com