Medical Weight
Management Program

Given the bi-directional relationship between sleep apnea and weight, we assess many of our patients for sleep apnea and will prescribe treatment as appropriate. Patients will be referred to attend these groups at the discretion of the physician. Our clinic works in partnership with a certified respiratory therapist to help patients with the assessment and treatment of sleep apnea as indicated by the physician.

• Sleep Apnea Education Groups
• Sleep Apnea Screening and Diagnosis (Outpatient Level III Sleep Studies and Hospital Polysomnography)
• Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Results Education Groups
• CPAP Start and Support Groups

Our program aims to provide evidence-based nutritional information so patients are able to adopt a healthy way of eating that aligns with their lifestyle and values. By providing a comprehensive understanding of the principles of satiety, balanced eating, mindfulness, and self-monitoring, patients are empowered with a skillset to better manage both their physiological and head hunger to facilitate improved health and weight management. See our list of modules below:

• Nutrition Education
• Food and Menu Planning Program
• Secrets to Eating Healthy at Home
• Overcoming Picky Eating
• Cost Effective Meals
• Food Preparation and Healthy Cooking Skills
• Healthy Snacking
• Falling in Love with Salads and Vegetables
• Special Instruction Groups for Asian Cuisine, South Asian Cuisine, Mediterranean Cuisine, Low Carb Cuisine, Vegetarian Cuisine, Healthy Holiday Cuisine

Supported by our Obesity Medicine Physicians

• Managing Your Metabolism
• Best Diets for Weight Loss
• Weight Loss Support Groups
• Focused Interval Weight Loss
• Optional Structured Diet Plans (Partial Meal Replacement and Full Meal Replacement Plans)
• Overcoming Cravings
• Volumetric Eating Strategies
• Handling the Holidays

Adopting an active lifestyle plays an important role in weight management, specifically when it comes to weight maintenance and the treatment of weight-related diseases. Therefore, some of our groups focus on educating and working with individuals to gradually incorporate regular physical activity into their weekly routine. Please note that personalized exercise programs are NOT provided in the program.

• Celebrate Movement
• Barriers to Getting Active
• Movement for Every Body Shape and Size

Each patient coming into our program is required to undergo a thorough cardiometabolic work-up and assessment by an internist to ensure that they are medically clear to work on their weight management and begin making healthy lifestyle modifications. Barriers to weight management and weight-related conditions will be addressed so an appropriate treatment plan can be developed for each patient. Patients will be triaged by the physician into the appropriate group medical visits. Individual follow ups will be conducted every 6 months or sooner if indicated by the physician.

• The Science of Obesity
• Lab Test Results Education Groups
• Cardiovascular Risk Management Groups
• Chronic Kidney Disease Groups (Supported by our Nephrologist)
• Fatty Liver Disease Groups
• Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Groups
• Medications for the Treatment of Obesity Groups and Clinics
• Medications that Promote Weight Gain Groups and Clinics
• High Blood Pressure Groups and Clinics
• Management of Dyslipidemia
• Metabolic Syndrome Groups