Mary Lou Perry, MS, RD, CDE

Clinical Experience

I have 25 years of experience as a registered dietitian and 20 years of experience as a certified diabetes educator. I’ve worked in many departments with UVA, but for the past several years I’ve enjoyed working in the Heart and Vascular Center. 

Areas of interest in women’s heart health

I’m interested in how lifestyle changes are manageable and how women can support each other in making changes. I am also interested in brain neuroplasticity and how we can rewire our brains for more joy and less destructive behaviors such as overeating. 

Why shared medical appointments?

I’m passionate about people connecting to each other on a level where sharing takes place and believe there is healing power in words and relationships. I am also excited by the quality time with patients that shared medical appointments afford you. 

A few of my favorite things

I love John Denver music, Broadway musicals, the sound of a waterfall and dark chocolate. I’ve always wanted to visit Italy.