Weight loss program
GLP-1 evaluation, labs, ongoing management
Medically reviewed by Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbu, MD
MD · Board-Certified, Internal Medicine · Last reviewed June 2026
About Weight loss program
A medical weight-loss program treats obesity as the chronic disease it is rather than a willpower problem. Evaluation reviews weight history, prior attempts, sleep, mood, medications, and metabolic labs (A1c, lipids, thyroid, liver) to identify reversible contributors and set realistic goals. Modern care combines nutrition, physical activity, and behavioral support with FDA-approved medications when indicated — most commonly GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, which reduce appetite and improve cardiometabolic risk. Treatment is long-term, not episodic; even 5–10% sustained weight loss meaningfully lowers cardiovascular and diabetes risk.
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- stomach flu / gastroenteritis visit requestHydration plan + anti-nausea Rx
- Abdominal pain visitSame-day evaluation and work-up
- Acid reflux / heartburn visitPPI / H2 blocker management
- get ibs management visit onlineDiet, symptom, and Rx review
- get frequent urination visit onlineWork-up for overactive bladder, UTI, diabetes
- Bladder pain / interstitial cystitis visitPelvic pain + urinary urgency evaluation