Obesity Management

What is Obesity?

Obesity is a complex chronic disease characterized by excessive body fat that increases the risk of serious health problems including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, certain cancers, and joint disorders. It’s measured using Body Mass Index (BMI), with a BMI of 30 or higher considered obese. At Adapa and Agastya Medical Associates, our board-certified obesity medicine physician provides comprehensive, medically supervised weight management programs designed to help you achieve sustainable weight loss and improve your overall health.

What Causes Obesity?

Obesity develops from a combination of factors including excessive calorie intake, sedentary lifestyle, genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalances (thyroid, cortisol, insulin resistance), certain medications (steroids, antidepressants, diabetes drugs), psychological factors (stress, emotional eating), lack of sleep, and metabolic conditions. Environmental factors like food availability and portion sizes also contribute significantly.

How We Manage Obesity

Complete Health Assessment Comprehensive evaluation including BMI calculation, body composition analysis, metabolic testing, assessment of obesity-related conditions (diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea), and identification of underlying causes.

Personalized Weight Loss Plan Individualized programs based on your health status, lifestyle, and goals with realistic target setting, structured meal planning, and sustainable approaches tailored to your needs.

Medical Nutrition Therapy Evidence-based dietary guidance, calorie and macronutrient planning, portion control strategies, healthy eating education, and addressing emotional eating patterns.

Exercise & Activity Planning Safe exercise recommendations based on fitness level, progressive activity programs, combining cardio and strength training, and strategies to increase daily movement.

Medication Management When Appropriate FDA-approved weight loss medications for eligible patients, management of obesity-related conditions, adjustment of medications that may cause weight gain, and monitoring for effectiveness and side effects.

Behavioral & Lifestyle Support Identifying triggers and barriers to weight loss, stress management techniques, sleep optimization, goal setting and tracking progress, and long-term maintenance strategies.

Ongoing Monitoring & Support Regular follow-up visits to track progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed, addressing challenges and plateaus, celebrating successes, and preventing weight regain.

Why Choose Us for Obesity Management

Medically Supervised Programs Our physician-led approach ensures your weight loss is safe, effective, and addresses underlying health conditions that may be contributing to weight gain.

Comprehensive Medical Evaluation We identify and treat medical causes of weight gain including hormonal imbalances, medication effects, and metabolic disorders.

Personalized Treatment Plans We recognize that everyone’s weight loss journey is different. Your plan is customized to your unique needs, preferences, and medical history.

Focus on Sustainable Results We emphasize lifestyle changes that you can maintain long-term, not quick fixes or fad diets that lead to weight regain.

Treatment of Related Conditions We simultaneously manage obesity-related conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, improving overall health outcomes.

Compassionate, Judgment-Free Care We provide supportive, encouraging care in a comfortable environment where you feel respected and understood.

Accessible Quality Care Accepting Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Aetna, Cigna, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, we make medically supervised weight management accessible.

 Start Your Weight Loss Journey Today

Take the first step toward a healthier you. Schedule a consultation with our board-certified obesity medicine physician for comprehensive, expert weight management.