70% of our adult population is overweight or obese and appalling 50% of us are pre-diabetic. Over the last four decades, we gradually slide ourselves into a sedatory life style: we drive more, walk less; we stay indoors more, outdoors less; we eat processed food more, cook less. We are not certainly not doing our children any favor for not teaching them about growing vegetables, buying produce or cooking meals at home.
Obesity isn't just a cosmetic concern. It increases the risk of various health problems such as heart disease, strokes, diabetes, high blood pressure, multiple joints degenerative changes, even certain types of cancer; it decreases our energy, our social confidence and sexual performance. The good news is that even modest weight loss can improve or prevent the health problems exponentially. Life style modification, dietary changes, increased physical activity help to lose weight. Prescription medications may also be an option in treating obesity.
Our Weight Loss program is dedicated in helping our patients to lose weight without being stressed out. Dr. Wang will consult you on this topic during the initial visit which is about 20-30 minutes. An individualized plan will be developed and modified through discussion. Weight loss medications will be prescribed when appropriate. Knowing your medical history would help our doctor managing your weight in a much tailored and safer way.
First consultation runs at $90 and subsequent visits are $45.
Check on our Doctor's Menu for Weight Loss on Amazon.com, a packaged guidebook for heathy living and weight loss. Not only it includes 7 breastfasts, 7 morning snacks, 7 lunches, 7 afternoon snacks and 7 dinners recepies, it also helps to manage your diabetes, hypertension, stress, sleep trouble and exercise routines. The meals require minimal cooking skills. You could mix and match, multiply or reduce the portion of any recipe. This weight loss menu would most certainly make your busy day and busy household much managable while losing weight.
Email to drwang@familymedicineandwtlossmd.com for questions.
We offer
- Routine Physicals
- Well Woman Exams
- Sports Physicals
- Weight Consultations
- Diet Plans
- Weight Loss Supplements
- Skin Care: Acne, Eczema, Poison Ivy, Nevi, Sun Spots, Brown discloration
- On Site Labs
- EKG in the office