At Maimonides Weight Management Center, our nonsurgical medical weight loss methods focus on creating a healthy lifestyle, which include proper nutrition, physical activity, sleep hygiene, stress management, and can also offer anti-obesity medications to help with hunger and fullness.

Maimonides medical weight management specialists offer a personalized approach to weight loss without surgery. Our team works one-on-one with each patient to identify health needs and goals and develop an individualized weight-control plan.

Individuals who have had limited success losing or maintaining weight on their own may benefit from working with our expert team. If you’ve tried conventional weight loss methods without success, our comprehensive approach offers evidence-based alternatives. We combine medical supervision with personalized strategies to help you achieve lasting results.

Nonmedical weight loss programs include:

• Comprehensive Health Evaluation – Excess weight can significantly affect many health conditions. A reduction of body weight by 10% can have significant impacts on overall health. Our team specializes in helping patients manage weight-related health challenges, including:
• Metabolic Health – Weight management plays a crucial role in controlling blood sugar levels, particularly for patients with type 2 diabetes. Our evidence-based approach helps improve metabolic health while supporting sustainable weight loss.
• Joint Health – Extra weight places additional stress on joints, especially knees and hips. Carefully monitored weight reduction can help manage movement issues like osteoarthritis to improve mobility and reduce discomfort.
• Women’s Health – Female patients with PCOS or previous gestational diabetes face specific metabolic challenges. Our specialists create customized nutrition plans that address insulin sensitivity while promoting effective weight loss.
• Pre-Procedure Preparation – For patients requiring weight loss before medical procedures, we can help you achieve necessary health benchmarks safely and effectively.

Some medications may also contribute to weight gain. We work with you to assess how medications for other conditions, such as high blood pressure, arthritis, or diabetes, may be impacting your weight. Working with your primary care doctor, our team may be able to suggest alternative options for managing these conditions while supporting your weight management goals.

Weight Loss Medication Options
Anti-obesity medications can help regulate appetite as part of your weight loss journey. These FDA-approved treatments, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist combinations, and other anti-obesity medications, enhance the effectiveness of lifestyle modifications and work alongside proper nutrition and regular physical activity. Medications are most effective when used as part of a comprehensive weight management strategy. Our providers will determine options that are safe and effective for you. It is important to note that medications that control hunger and fullness are meant to be taken long-term, but our clinicians can guide you on safely stopping them if needed.

Genetic Obesity Testing
If patients report a history of severe childhood obesity, they may be eligible for genetic testing to determine if they have a genetic mutation causing significant weight gain. In certain cases, if a genetic variant is detected, you may be eligible for a specific medication to curb appetite more effectively.

Determining Metabolic Rate
Using state-of-the-art body composition analysis, we measure your unique metabolic rate – the number of calories your body uses at rest. This measurement considers multiple factors, including body composition, lean muscle percentage, body fat distribution, age-related factors, and hydration levels and fluid retention. Our specialists then develop a diet strategy focused on consuming fewer calories than you burn to facilitate weight loss.

Nutrition and Dietary Consultations
Maimonides offers personalized medical nutrition therapy for weight loss, heart disease, pre-diabetes, and gastrointestinal disorders such as GERD, Celiac and IBS. For weight loss patients, our dietitians provide education and support before and after bariatric surgery, as well as for those taking weight loss medication. Services are provided by our Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and include nutrition therapy and body fat testing.

Monitoring Progress at Home
We help you make the most of everyday tools that can support your weight loss and management journey at home, including using a bathroom scale, keeping a food diary, and interpreting nutrition labels.

Exercise Planning and Support
Our specialists provide guidance on personalized fitness plans based on your current abilities and preferences. Whether you prefer working out at a gym, in your home, or outdoors, we’ll help you develop a routine that is both achievable and enjoyable. Our fitness recommendations follow latest guidelines from leading sports medicine organizations, such as the American College of Sports Medicine, ensuring safe and effective exercise practices.

Learn more and book a consultation with a Weight Management Specialist
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For information about weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery), please visit maimo.org/bariatricsurgery.

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