She earned her medical degree from Georgetown University and is board certified in internal medicine. As a practicing bariatrician, she has spent the last 12 years helping thousands of DC area residents improve their health and well-being. She is a published author and has been recognized for her leadership role in the health care community of African Americans. Dr. Tapscott is a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine and has developed and directed several hospital affiliated medical weight-loss programs. She speaks nationally on health care disparities and is a frequent guest on local TV and radio stations discussing the medical management of obesity.