Weight bias is something many patients with obesity experience. Surprisingly, it is not general bias from the general public that can hurt these patients in the long-term; rather, the prejudice they experience from medical professionals can have drastic consequences. When…
A study from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has linked obesity as a risk factor for developing Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC), a type of kidney cancer. Obesity can create several comorbid illnesses, most of which increase the…
The Convergence of Depression, Trauma and Obesity Long before I was a Board Certified Family Medicine physician involved with Obesity Medicine, I was a Teaching Fellow and Performing Arts Consultant working for the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in…
In the beginning of a weight loss journey, many patients think they’ll lose 40 pounds and look like Cindy Crawford. They fantasize about hitting the beach in the smallest bikini they can find to show off their new body and…
We are in the midst of a tough season for weight loss patients: Spring. Warmer weather marks the beginning of high-calorie backyard gatherings, hot weather that makes us more lethargic, and sweet treats, there are so many reasons why patients…
The New Year is always a time filled with new opportunities for health care providers, specifically for those who offer medical weight management. Patients are getting messages and reminders from all directions about losing weight, and New Year’s resolutions gives…
Social media is about more than just engagement; it is a business imperative. Studies have shown that the use of social media can greatly enhance the image and visibility of a medical center or hospital. In one study, 57% of…
The time between Thanksgiving and the New Year can be the most challenging for your staff and your patients. There’s temptation around every corner — saboteurs are everywhere and, as a result, many patients fall victim to the mentality that…
For patients who need to lose 40 pounds or more, traditional methods of diet and exercise are oftentimes not enough. A medically supervised Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) has been shown to be extremely effective in jumpstarting the weight loss…