Leaders in Obesity Medicine

Meet our talented team

Courtney Younglove, MD, FOMA, FACOG, DABOM

Dr. Younglove understands your battle with obesity. She began her struggles with excess weight in adolescence. Prior to getting her degree in Obesity Medicine, she gained and lost the same forty pounds at least twenty times. She is also a busy single mother of three boys and understands how tempting it is to forego healthy foods in order to get something on the table between school, work, and obligations. She brings her own personal life experience into the exam room along with her medical knowledge. Dr. Younglove has a passion for living a healthy life and believes that everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life of wellness: physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Dr. Younglove is board-certified in both Obesity Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology. She recently earned her fellowship in the Obesity Medicine Association – a designation earned by only 70 people so far! She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Kansas in 1997 and her Doctor of Medicine from The University of Kansas School of Medicine four years later. She has practiced medicine in the greater Kansas City area for over 18 years and has practiced Obesity Medicine since 2015. During the course of her career, Dr. Younglove has received many awards, including being named one of the “Best Doctors in America” for five years, as featured in the Kansas City Business Journal.

Maren Ozier, APRN, FNP-C

Maren obtained her undergraduate degree in Life Science and Gerontology at Kansas State University, then completed her accelerated Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Research College of Nursing. She earned a Masters degree in Nursing at The University of Missouri-Kansas City and became a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Maren is currently one of only a handful of Nurse Practitioners in the state of Kansas to hold a certification of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine. Maren is passionate about empowering and educating patients and understands the impact that mental health can have on physical health and wellness. She has experience working with patients of all ages, including during pre-conception and pregnancy. Maren and her husband live in Overland Park with their two cats, Zola and Nori. When not in clinic she enjoys traveling to new cities, reading, doing yoga, and attempting home improvement projects.

Alex Lee, DNP, FNP-BC

Alex began her nursing career in the neonatal intensive care unit and the operating room. She returned to school to obtain her doctorate in clinical nursing and during her training, developed a passion for chronic disease prevention and treatment as well as mental health. She wrote her doctoral dissertation about the association between poor wound healing in patients with diabetes and depression. Alex and her husband, Ryan, live with their two little girls in Overland Park, Kansas. When Alex isn’t working or snuggling with her daughters, she enjoys gardening and all kinds of exercise.

Lexi Howell, CNA

Lexi earned her CNA from Neosho County Community College. She started working as a CNA in 2018 at a nursing home and enjoys helping and caring for people. In her free time she likes to go RZR riding, camping, and spending time with her family.

Kimberly Stover, Receptionist

Kimberly has many years of experience working within the medical office field and has decided to continue her education by becoming a Certified Administrative Professional, CPA, through JCCC. She is excited to be working within a specialty that means a lot to her. Since adolescence, Kimberly has struggled with her weight and understands the challenges patients have when it comes to their health and weight loss journey. During her free time, Kimberly enjoys spending time with her husband, John, and their two children having game nights, hiking, camping, or spending time outdoors. Kimberly also enjoys photography, writing, and Zumba dancing.