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Robert M. Haws, MD

Robert M. Haws, MD, is a pediatric nephrologist in the pediatrics department at Marshfield Clinic Research Institute in Marshfield, Wisconsin.
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July 13, 2020
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Rare obesity disorders call for genetic testing, targeted therapies

Severe obesity starting early in life is a hallmark of rare genetic disorders of obesity. A genetic diagnosis can alleviate feelings of guilt or blame and lessen social stigma for youths with these disorders and their families.