The Medical Weight Loss & Wellness Program at Casa Colina Hospital
is an outpatient program dedicated to helping those with medical conditions
that are aggravated or made worse by being overweight or obese. Led by
a board-certified physician, our multidisciplinary
team provides the highest level of experts specializing in medical management,
nutrition, exercise and behavioral counseling. The program is designed
to help patients lose weight while improving overall health and well-being.
Who Will Benefit from This Program?
Our program is for men and women ages 14 and over who have a body mass
index (BMI)
of 30 or higher, and want to lose weight under the guidance of a medical
doctor. Our goal is
to help you adopt and maintain long-term weight loss through healthy lifestyle choices.
Based on your individual needs, we will develop a medically supervised
weight loss
plan to help you:
Lose weight to reduce pain caused by obesity
Reduce health complications and improve overall health and wellness
Reduce stress on joints
Improve heart health
Manage diabetes
Lose weight in preparation for surgery (patients with a BMI of 40 or higher
require weight loss before surgery)
Personalized for You
When it comes to medical weight loss and nutrition, getting healthy isn’t
a “one-size-fits
all” approach. More than a diet, our completely customized solutions
will make a lifelong
difference in how you look and feel. And, as a local trusted healthcare
provider, you’ll feel
confident knowing that our team of weight management clinicians will help
you identify
your wellness goals and give you recommendations and support every step
of the way. From medical oversight to nutritional counseling to physical
therapy if needed, we'll create a personalized plan that may include:
Customized meal plans
Nutritional supplements
A personalized exercise program
Cognitive/behavioral therapy
Digestive detoxification
A Team of Experts
Our multidisciplinary team of clinical experts will work with you to provide
the most comprehensive weight loss plan customized to your needs. A board-certified
family practice
physician who is a certified Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity
Medicine leads the
team. Our doctor works closely with physical therapists and certified strength
and conditioning specialists to deliver optimum results. We offer these
comprehensive services at one location so your care and treatment is not
only complete, it is also convenient. Onsite services include:
A complete evaluation by our physician, who will supervise your weight
management
Monthly appointments with our doctor to monitor progress and make adjustments
to the plan as needed
Access to a Casa Colina’s renowned therapists and fitness team to
help promote weight loss and improve fitness
Supervised pool and exercise programs in a state-of-the-art fitness center
Nutritional planning and guidance
Prescribed weight loss medication or appetite suppressants if appropriate
After care and follow-up maintenance program to prevent weight regain
Referrals to other specialists for supportive care as needed, including
dietitians, psychologists, and more
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call
909/596-7733, ext. 3800 or toll-free
866/724-4127, ext. 3800 or
contact us now.
