Weight Management

At Elite Medical and Longevity Center, we approach weight loss holistically by using a comprehensive medical check up, diet, exercise and medication when suitable. During your office exam, a full health history is taken including past medical conditions, your weight history, past weight-loss efforts, exercise habits, eating patterns, current medications, and your family’s health history. Then you will undergo a physical exam which includes measuring your vital signs and BMI (Body Mass Index) to determine your level of obesity.

​Lastly, you will have a comprehensive blood tests including cholesterol test, liver function tests, fasting glucose, a thyroid test, women’s hormone level, testosterone level (in men), and vitamin levels. You may also have an EKG during your initial visit.

Weight-loss medicines approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) might be an option for people who have not succeeded in losing weight using lifestyle changes. Patients on drug therapy usually lose up to 10% of their body weight. Current FDA approved medications are Xenical, Phentermine, Qsymia, Belviq, Contrave and Saxenda.

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Patients on drug therapy usually lose 10% or more of their body weight. Current FDA approved medications are Xenical, Phentermine, Contrave, Qsymia, Saxenda, Semiglutide (Ozempic and Wagovy) and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro and Zepbound). The choice of medication is made during your depends on your health condition and is made after your initial consultation.