Obesity Medicine
If you've struggled with obesity and traditional weight loss solutions, you're far from alone. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 1 in 20 Americans over the age of 20 are morbidly obese, increasing their risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease and stroke, and keeping them from the happy and active life they deserve. The medically managed weight loss team at Merit Health Medical Group - Wesley can put you on the path to lasting success.
Medically managed weight loss is a specialty dedicated to the overall care of patients with obesity. The treatment combines science-based medicine with individualized care, often resulting in improved long term outcomes. The team at Merit Health Medical Group - Wesley approaches medically managed weight loss using nutrition, physical activity, behavior and medication. This approach allows patients to have an individualized and supportive journey to reaching their weight loss goals.