Obesity is a complex and challenging issue, but you're not alone on your journey towards a healthier weight and lifestyle. Summit Medical and Obesity Associates are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare services that cater to all aspects of your health journey. Their team of highly skilled and experienced medical professionals is committed to helping you achieve optimal health and wellness, regardless of age or background.
Discovering Summit Medical and Obesity Associates
At Summit Medical and Obesity Associates, you can discover a healthcare experience like no other. Take the first step towards a healthier future today by scheduling an appointment at www.SummitMedicalLaredo.com. Together, let's embark on a journey towards improved health and vitality.
The Importance of Professional Support
It's not a short-term diet. Time and time again, health research shows that people are more successful at losing weight and keeping it off when they have ongoing professional support. Whether you just want to shed a few excess pounds, or you’re looking to drop a significant percentage of your bodyweight, Summit Health Group and the team of experts in the Greater Los Angeles area are here to help.
Personalized Weight Loss Programs
At Summit Health Group, their personalized weight loss program starts with an individualized assessment to determine the most suitable nutritional, exercise, and behavioral interventions for your needs. Detailed discussions on metabolism, dietary balance, and the importance of regular monitoring help demystify the process. Through clear examples and evidence-based recommendations, their expert practitioners can help illustrate how a personalized program can lead to durable success.
Components of a Personalized Plan
Each participant embarks on a journey that begins with an in‐depth health evaluation followed by a personalized plan. This plan integrates balanced nutrition, scientifically tailored exercise routines, metabolism-boosting medications, and behavior modification techniques to encourage sustainable weight management.
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Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
The program not only focuses on shedding excess weight but also on enhancing metabolic function, reducing health risks, and fostering mental clarity. As you witness improvements in physical stamina and emotional well‐being, you build confidence and come to enjoy a more vibrant quality of life.
The Role of Medical Weight Loss Treatments
Medical weight loss treatments provide a comprehensive approach to your weight loss including:
- Nutritional education and strategies to maintain a healthy weight.
- Prescription medication support including best in class medications and more.
The goal of medical weight loss is to make alterations which fit into your current life and keep a healthy weight permanently.
Support and Guidance
Moreover, the supportive environment provided by our team of healthcare professionals ensures that challenges are met with expert guidance. Regular consultations, progress reviews, and adaptive strategies help maintain momentum, making the journey toward a healthier lifestyle both achievable and rewarding.
Practical Advice for Everyday Life
Our team provides practical advice on integrating these strategies into everyday life. From meal planning to stress management, each section is designed to empower you with the tools necessary for long-term well-being.
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Real Success Stories
Carrie Sadler, PA and the entire support team at Summit Health Group are awesome. In about 3 short months since starting with them, my cholesterol and triglycerides have improved, I am current with all my routine health assessments, and I have lost 20 pounds.
One patient shared, “I suffered with debilitating pain that severely limited my mobility. Every excursion outside left me physically ill and exhausted. I happened to see a sign for Dr Shani’s office on his window one day and decided to stop in. They did a consult for me and listened to my numerous issues and their team came up with a treatment plan tailored to my complex problem set. After 4 months of seeing them I went from barely being able to make a short car trip to the mall to being able to take a 4 hour flight and walk the whole trip.”
Another patient noted, “I settled my weight loss journey in February, needing to lose 40 pounds. I was working out for an hour a day and eating extremely healthy, losing about a pound a week I felt good, however I was only losing weight in my legs and butt, my stubborn belly wasn’t going anywhere. I heard about the skinny shot and thought I would give it a try, I mean it couldn’t hurt right? I got my first skinny shot March 10th, that week I lost 2 pounds! I have continued to get a weekly shot since then, some weeks my weight doesn’t change, but I lose about an inch on my waist and hips those weeks. Then all the sudden. I will drop 3 or 4 pounds in a week. I sweat now during workouts, which I never sweat. I have lost 12 pounds, 6 inches from my waist and 5 from my hips in 7 weeks. I have more energy and workouts are easier!”
Understanding the Science Behind Weight Gain
There are a number of factors that can lead to weight gain, such as dietary composition, sleep deprivation, stress, medications and hormones. We will carefully review this with you and prescribe a tailored approach to help you lose weight. Understanding the science behind weight gain helps us give you an effective weight loss plan for long term success.
Comprehensive Services Offered
Primary Care Services
Our primary care services encompass a wide range of medical treatments, from routine check-ups and vaccinations to managing chronic conditions and coordinating specialist care.
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Body Composition Analysis
Body composition analysis at Summit Health Clinic gives you a complete picture of what you are made of using our state-of-the-art InBody 270 body composition machine. Based on your medical history and the first examination, we will determine whether further lab tests are required. This will allow monitoring for conditions such as anemia, electrolyte imbalances, diabetes, cholesterol levels, vitamin levels and hormone levels .Comprehensive laboratory evaluation if needed at an additional cost. $20 per scan unless part of a treatment plan.Included in weight loss monthly package for free.Available to use for athletes, body/modeling competitors, or general public Recommend to use monthly and in early am.
Lipotropic Injections
Lipotropic injections are injections that include a high dose of several essential nutrients. Namely, they include vitamin B12 and MIC, which is a combination of methionine, inositol and choline.
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) provides nutrition assessment that allows treatment plans to help individuals change their eating habits to maximize health. Medical Nutrition Therapy takes a therapeutic approach to address acute and chronic complications of a variety of health conditions. Each case is tailored to the individual, implemented with the help of a Registered Dietician, and overseen through a course of care as needed to achieve set goals.
In addition to helping you manage symptoms that you already have, such as elevated blood sugar levels, Medical Nutrition Therapy can reduce the risks of additional symptoms and new health concerns, such as stroke and heart attack. In the treatment of a specific condition, your customized dietary plan can also provide a number of other benefits. Your nutritional therapy will revolve around your current health needs as determined by your most recent medical evaluation, lab tests, imaging, and other diagnostics as are relevant to your case. A comprehensive appointment and nutritional assessment, through which your registered dietician can make an accurate nutrition diagnosis. Planning and implementation of your customized nutritional intervention. Monitoring and evaluation of your progress through periodic visits with your registered dietician.
In addition to several other common health conditions, Medical Nutrition Therapy is often prescribed for patients with unmanaged diabetes. It can even be implemented to help reverse prediabetes. Studies indicate that the implementation of specific dietary regulations can be equally as or more effective than current medications for type 2 diabetes for the reduction of A1c. The reduction in A1c can occur within three to six months of beginning Medical Nutrition Therapy.
It's not enough to look at Medical Nutrition Therapy as a customized diet plan. There's much more to this process because the goals are different for each person. When you visit our department for dietary nutrition, your registered dietician will approach your situation with a comprehensive understanding of how your condition affects and is affected by what you eat. For example, patients with celiac disease can discover an expansive range of gluten-free options with which to enhance their diet while reducing gastric upset. Patients with eating disorders can also be greatly helped by Medical Nutrition Therapy and the education it offers about the value of a well-balanced diet.
Weight Management Programs
Westchester-Based Programs
The team offers two Westchester-based programs for patients which have resulted in the successful treatment of thousands of patients using a unique and highly effective approach to weight loss that is based on science. Learn more about these programs here:Healthy Measures Program & Virtual Nutrition Groups
Individualized Attention
Losing weight and keeping it off is no easy task and unfortunately, there are no healthy, quick fixes. Everyone’s weight loss journey is unique and individualized attention is key. We are prepared to provide you with high-quality, patient-focused care and promise to fully support, guide and encourage you on your journey.
The Team Behind the Program
Our team is devoted to the medical management of obesity and is committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate, high-quality care that minimizes risks, while maximizing results. Our multidisciplinary team includes behaviorists, registered dietitians, and physicians trained in Obesity Medicine.
GLP-1 Agonists and Weight Loss
When you’re exploring options for medical weight loss, you may have heard about a class of medications called GLP-1 agonists, which are a type of peptide. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that serve as the building blocks for proteins. In your body, they act as messengers, helping to regulate various functions. GLP-1 plays a significant role in managing blood sugar. Yes, it’s believed that medications that mimic the GLP-1 hormone can help manage appetite. No, GLP-1 medications are not stimulants. Unlike some other weight loss medications, which may have stimulating effects, peptides like GLP-1 agonists work differently.
Additional Services at Summit Medical Spa
Cosmetic Injectables
In the pursuit of a refreshed and youthful appearance, many individuals are turning to the transformative power of cosmetic injectables. These minimally invasive treatments offer a way to address common signs of aging and enhance natural features without the downtime associated with surgery.
Body Contouring
For a fit and toned physique, treatments such as Summit Medical Spa’s TONE can be just the beginning in achieving your transformation by addressing resistant fat and defining shape. Lasting results, however, are about more than technology-they are about commitment to exercising and eating properly.
Hair Restoration
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Staying Connected
Stay connected through our patient portal. Summit Medical Group's patient portal allows patients to request and view appointments, send messages or refill requests, and view test results and billing online without having to schedule an appointment or wait on the phone.
A Commitment to Vaccination
The physicians of Summit Medical Group strongly support vaccination for the protection of our patients and communities. The data shows vaccines are overwhelmingly safe and effective with benefits far exceeding the risks. We encourage you to discuss vaccines with your primary care physician to make the most informed decision regarding your individual family's health.
Starting Your Journey
Starting your weight loss journey begins with a conversation. After your first consultation our weight loss provider will help you decide if this program is the right fit for you.