Salome Goglidze, a clinical nutritionist, joined “Mrcheveli” in 2025. Her practice focuses on the dietary management and nutritional support of complex metabolic and gastroenterological conditions, integrating clinical care with scientific research and medical education.
Her professional interest in nutrition was sparked early on by a personal experience with a restrictive “miracle” diet posted behind a refrigerator magnet. The resulting challenges defined her career path, driving her to answer a fundamental question: how can nutrition deliver sustainable results while remaining satisfying, practical, and, above all, clinically safe?
Goglidze began her academic journey at Tbilisi State Medical University’s Faculty of Public Health. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. Her education in Aberdeen shaped her professional philosophy – viewing nutrition not merely as calorie counting, but as a complex science directly linked to a patient’s quality of life.
Her clinical approach was further advanced at Monash University in Australia, where she specialized in the dietary management of gastrointestinal disorders through medical nutrition therapy – including the low FODMAP diet and eating behaviors. This training deepened her clinical expertise in managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), and eating disorders.
Believing that clinical nutrition is inherently multidisciplinary, Goglidze founded and leads the Georgian Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (GSPEN) to advance clinical standards and unite professionals across the country. As a member of the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), she regularly participates in international research and educational initiatives.
Her research portfolio focuses on contemporary healthcare challenges in Georgia. Her Master’s thesis explored the specific characteristics and barriers to obesity management in the country. She is also the co-author of a publication examining the prevalence of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — a study reflecting her focus on the intersection of nutrition and psychology.
Beyond her clinical and academic commitments, Goglidze prioritizes an empathetic, highly individualized approach to patient care, believing that dietary strategies must adapt to each person’s unique lifestyle. She helps individuals navigate changing environmental factors to establish their own sustainable, healthy, and enjoyable relationship with food.