Medical Management
Obesity
Obesity is recognized as a major pandemic of the 21 century, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and the burden of healthcare cost. The global burden of Disease study reports that overweight and obesity are the fourth leading risk for global deaths, and more than 4.7 million adults die each year as a result of overweight or obesity
Obesity is a major risk factor in the development of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes , several cancers, nonalcoholic fatty liver and obstructive sleep apnea.
Current guidelines recommend that individuals who have attempted lifestyle changes and continue to have a body mass index of more or equal of 30 kg/m2 or equal or more 27kg/m 2 with a obesity-related comorbidity are eligible for weight loss medication treatment.
BMI Calculator
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Your BMI is……
| BMI | Classification |
|---|---|
| less than 18.5: | Underweight |
| 18.5 – 24.9: | Normal weight |
| 25 – 29.9: | Overweight |
| 30 – 34.9: | Class I Obese |
| 35 – 39.9: | Class II Obese |
| 40 upwards: | Class III Obese |
Our team of professional will get the personal time and attention you deserve. You will see an obesity certified physician, nutritionist for your medical weight loss program thru telemedicine up to 6 months or longer.
Treatment plan
Treatment recommendations begin immediately with the first visit and are adjusted or modified at each visit based on your progress
Nutrition plan is based on your calculated basal metabolic rate and individual preference
When medically necessary your plan may include recommendations for bariatric surgery or weight loss medication
Follow up medical care is important
Disclaimer: Our obesity certified physician doesn’t provide primary care services. It is strongly recommended that you have a primary care provider for your routine health care.
What to bring to your first appointment
Please print the patient medical history form, fill out, and bring it to your appointment
Please print, read and sign the notice of privacy practice form and bring it to your appointment
Please print, read and bring the consent form, to your appointment
Payment accepted:
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Discover card
- American express
- Cash
- CareCredit