Dr. Maria Oria, PhD, LD, MD | Dietitian

About Dr. Maria Oria

Maria is a Registered Dietitian through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. She holds a PhD in Food Science from Purdue University, a Master's in Animal Science from the University of Wyoming, and completed her Nutrition and Dietetics training at Iowa State University. A native of Spain, Maria has been living in the United States for 35 years. She worked for over 20 years at the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academies, where she interpreted nutrition scientific studies on diverse topics such as food allergies, food safety, nutrient requirements, and dietary supplements. She believes good nutrition is the foundation of well-being and that many chronic diseases can be prevented through lifestyle improvements. With this background, Maria's strength lies in providing her patients with the best advice related to nutrition and food, drawing on her extensive experience in food and nutrition science and insights gained from many health experts along the way. She has also taught classes on how food is grown and processed and how these factors impact both our health and the health of the planet. Nutrition can be a confusing topic, with scientists constantly exploring new answers. Maria strives to get to know each patient personally and support them with simple, personalized guidance that helps them achieve their health goals while enjoying the process. She is also a firm believer in minimizing stress and increasing joy in life, incorporating tools toward a less stressful lifestyle as appropriate. In her spare time, Maria enjoys growing a vegetable garden every summer, staying active outdoors, and playing music with friends weekly.

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Popular visit reasons

Diabetes Education

Gassiness

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

New Patient Visit

Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation

Type 2 Diabetes

Ulcerative Colitis

Weight Loss Consultation

Diabetes Education

Gassiness

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

New Patient Visit

Office location

Dr. Maria Oria, PhD, LD also offers online video visits for patients

Menon Medical Center

10605 Concord St, Ste 300, Kensington, MD 20895

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Education and background

Practice names

Menon Medical Center

Board certifications

Commission on Dietetic Registration
Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)

Education and training

Purdue University, PhD in Food Science
Iowa State University (Nutrition and Dietetics)
University of Wyoming, Master's in Animal Science

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1225757321

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What practice does Dr. Maria Oria work with?

Dr. Maria Oria works with Menon Medical Center.

Where is Dr. Maria Oria's office located?

Dr. Maria Oria has 2 office locations in Kensington, view full addresses on Dr. Oria's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Maria Oria have?

Dr. Maria Oria is certified by Commission on Dietetic Registration, Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration), and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Maria Oria?

Dr. Maria Oria frequently sees patients for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, New Patient Visit, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, Type 2 Diabetes, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Maria Oria on their profile.