about
Uzoamaka Kimberly Ezendu Dike, MD, DABOM, PNS, (last name pronounced Dee-kay) is a Nigerian American physician, medical journalist, social entrepreneur, global health leader, and fashion designer.
Dr. Dike earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Oklahoma, majoring in Biochemistry and African/African American Studies with minors in Zoology and Spanish. She later pursued a Master’s in Molecular and Cellular Biology at Southern Methodist University before matriculating at Drexel University College of Medicine, where she earned her Doctor of Medicine. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, followed by fellowship training in Clinical Nutrition at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — the #2 cancer center in the United States — in New York City, where she also trained in weight management. She then completed her fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center at Northwell Health. She later relocated to Los Angeles, where she now serves her community in clinical practice.
She is quadruple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Obesity Medicine, and Clinical Nutrition, and holds the Physician Nutrition Specialist designation, a physician-only credential reflecting advanced clinical expertise in nutrition.
Dr. Dike is a skilled gastroenterologist and endoscopist with a clinical focus on general gastroenterology, clinical nutrition, obesity medicine, weight management, and steatotic liver disease. Known for her precision, technical excellence, and gentle approach to procedures and interventions, she is committed to delivering individualized, evidence-based care with compassion and a strong emphasis on patient education.
Her impact extends beyond clinical practice.
Dr. Dike is the Founder and CEO of Kuzoma, a physician-founded health and wellness company built at the intersection of gut health, nutrition, and weight management. She is also the creator of Gut-Intelligent Nutrition, a clinically grounded framework designed to translate physician-informed guidance into sustainable daily practice. Kuzoma’s ecosystem spans medical media, physician-designed programs, and a growing suite of doctor-formulated resources — all grounded in a unified clinical framework and designed to help people make more informed and sustainable decisions about their health while offering resources that actively support healthier living.
Her work is shaped not only by medical training, but also by cultural competence, social awareness, and a deep commitment to service. Through her continued engagement in both clinical medicine and medical media, Dr. Dike brings clarity, credibility, and practical insight to complex health topics for broad and diverse audiences.
Dr. Dike is also the Founder and Executive Director of The Kimberly Dike Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainable health in Nigeria. Her leadership has included service on the American College of Gastroenterology’s International Committee as Co-Chair of Social Media. She has also served on the Board of Directors of the Student National Medical Association and as an Ambassador for the Association of American Medical Colleges and American Dental Education Association Summer Health Professions Education Program in efforts to diversify the medical and dental professions.
Her work has included service as a member of ABC News’ Medical Unit, as well as publications and presentations featured through respected journals and conferences, including the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting, Digestive Disease Week, Infectious Disease Week, Blood, and JSLS.
A true Renaissance woman, Dr. Dike brings the same depth of passion to fashion as she does to medicine. She is the designer and creative director of a fashion house in development. Beyond her professional life, she finds joy in Pilates, music, singing, songwriting, art, languages, literature, horses, travel, and time spent with family and friends.
Dr. Kimberly Dike’s deep-rooted faith is the foundation of everything she does.