SOLAI BUCHANAN MS, RD, CDN, CDCES

Nutritionist/Dietitian

Solai Buchanan is a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist and a licensed registered dietitian with advanced training in metabolic and cardiovascular nutrition. She is experienced in helping patients tackle a full range of metabolic health challenges including obesity/overweight, hypertension, elevated blood cholesterol, diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome, chronic kidney disease, binge-eating disorder, and bariatric nutrition. She earned her BA in Biology from Swarthmore College and received her RD and MS at Columbia Teachers College. She honed her clinical skills at New York State Psychiatric Institute, St. Luke’s Obesity Research Center, and Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center.

Ms. Buchanan has been part of the NYCC care team for over a decade and understands that the path to developing a healthier food and activity lifestyle is different for each individual. By conducting in depth assessments of each patient’s unique food activity patterns, she can truly personalize treatment and empower clients with the particular behaviors and coping skills they need to meaningfully improve their health.