Weight Loss

Sustainable weight loss requires more than quick fixes or fad diets. It takes a personalized approach that accounts for your health history, lifestyle, and long-term goals. CliniCare offers medically guided weight loss support for patients throughout Washington, D.C. and Maryland. Our providers works with you via convenient telehealth visits to build a plan that fits your body and your life. Call today or schedule a telehealth appointment online to start your weight loss journey.

What is medical weight loss?

Medical weight loss is a provider-supervised approach to losing weight that goes beyond diet and exercise alone. Your provider evaluates your overall health, identifies factors that may be contributing to your excess weight, and develops a structured plan tailored to your needs. 

This may include nutrition guidance, lifestyle modifications, behavioral strategies, and in some cases, prescription medication.

Unlike generic diet programs, medical weight loss addresses underlying conditions like insulin resistance, thyroid imbalances, hormonal shifts, and metabolic changes that can stall your progress.

Who should consider medical weight loss?

Medical weight loss can benefit anyone who has struggled to reach or maintain a healthy weight on their own. You may be a good candidate if any of the following apply to you:

• Previous diets or exercise programs haven’t produced lasting results
• You have a weight-related health condition like diabetes, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol
• Your weight has increased due to hormonal changes, medication, or a chronic condition
• You want a structured, evidence-based plan with provider accountability
• You’re interested in exploring prescription weight loss medication

We will take a thorough look at your health before recommending a plan, so your treatment targets the root causes rather than just the symptoms.

What does a weight loss plan include?

Every weight loss plan through CliniCare starts with a comprehensive evaluation. Your provider reviews your medical history, current medications, lab work, eating habits, and activity level. From there, we build a plan that may include a combination of the following:

Nutritional counseling 

We help you make sustainable changes to your eating patterns based on your health goals, food preferences, and any dietary restrictions.

Prescription medication 

If appropriate, we may prescribe weight loss medication to support your progress alongside lifestyle changes. We monitor your response closely and adjusts your treatment as needed.

Ongoing check-ins 

Regular follow-up visits keep you accountable and give your provider the opportunity to track your progress, address challenges, and refine your plan over time.

Weight loss looks different for every patient, and there’s no single formula that works for everyone. Your provider will meet you where you are and build a plan you can stick with. Call CliniCare today or book online to schedule your consultation.