Key Highlights
- Knownwell expands to six new clinics across Chicago with full virtual access in the Midwest.
- 400% patient growth in the past 12 months following its second Dallas clinic opening.
- Backed by $20M Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Bio + Health.
- Welcomes Dr. Anthony Auriemma as Market Medical Director to lead local partnerships.
- Addresses Midwest’s obesity epidemic with stigma-free, comprehensive care for adults and adolescents.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
- “When we launched our first clinic in Boston in 2023, we recognized that patients needed a longitudinal, stigma-free healthcare home for treatment. Today, our expansion into the Midwest signifies a remarkable growth of our physical presence and is a testament to the profound demand for knownwell’s patient-centered, in-person and virtual approach from both patients and health systems alike.” — Brooke Boyarsky Pratt, CEO & Co-Founder at knownwell
- “Nearly 36 percent of high school students in Chicago are affected by overweight or obesity, underscoring the critical need for more inclusive metabolic care in the city, including for adolescents. Having spent much of my career in Illinois, I’m eager to help drive better health outcomes for my community by joining the knownwell team.” — Dr. Anthony Auriemma, Market Medical Director & VP of Clinical Partnerships at knownwell
Why This Matters
Illinois faces a significant public health challenge, with over 35% of adults and 36% of high school students affected by overweight or obesity. Knownwell’s expansion into Chicago provides a much-needed weight-inclusive, stigma-free healthcare model that integrates primary care, metabolic health, nutrition counseling, and behavioral health services. With growing demand for patient-centered, evidence-based treatment, knownwell’s latest move strengthens its mission to redefine care for people often overlooked in traditional healthcare settings.
