Obesity Medicine

Obesity medicine is an important aspect of primary care. Primary care providers play a critical role in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of obesity and its related conditions. They are often the first point of contact for patients seeking medical advice and can provide guidance and support for weight management through lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, physical activity, and behavioral therapy.  

By integrating obesity medicine into primary care, providers can help improve patient outcomes and reduce the prevalence of obesity-related health conditions. Your Primary care provider can also provide you ongoing support and help achieve your weight loss goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle. 

At PrimeDoc, we understand that managing weight can be challenging, and we offer comprehensive obesity medicine services to help our patients achieve their weight loss goals. 

As your Primary Care provider our physicians can prescribe medications to assist with weight loss, monitor your progress, and refer to specialists when necessary. At PrimeDoc, we’re committed to helping our patients achieve optimal health, and our obesity medicine services are an important part of that commitment. If you’re struggling with your weight and are ready to take control of your health, contact us today to schedule a consultation. 

Some of the treatment strategies we employ at PrimeDoc include the following:

• Lifestyle modifications: This involves changes in eating habits, increased physical activity, and support systems to promote weight loss and long-term weight management. 
• Dietary interventions: Our providers may provide nutritional counseling, advise on portion control, caloric intake and balanced healthy diet. Specific chronic conditions may dictate a different approach to dietary interventions. 
• Physical activity: Encouraging physical activity and consistent approach to exercise routine is an essential component of obesity medicine. 
• Medications: In the pursuit of effective weight management management, pharmaceutical adjuncts have emerged as potential tools to assist individuals achieving their weight loss and management goals. There are several such adjuncts, helping with regulating appetite, food intake and glucose metabolism. Phentermine is an oral appetite suppressant that may be used as a short term adjunct. Semaglutide, under the brand name Wegovy, is a weekly injectable, which offers a new avenue for individuals struggling with weight management by providing a pharmaceutical adjunct that has demonstrated significant weight loss effects in clinical studies. When combined with lifestyle changes, Wegovy or other adjuncts may serve as valuable tools in achieving a sustainable weight loss and improving overall health and well being. 

It is important to note that obesity medicine should be practiced under the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals who may provide personalized care based on the patient’s unique circumstances and medical history.