How we help
- A full medical assessment: your history, eating and activity habits, sleep, and medicines that can cause weight gain.
- Lab tests: checks for thyroid problems, diabetes and prediabetes, cholesterol and liver health.
- A plan that fits your life: practical goals for food, activity and sleep that you can keep, including advice that works with Indian and other home cooking.
- Weight-loss medicines when appropriate: including newer prescription medicines, after a review of the benefits, side effects and your insurance coverage.
- Regular follow-up: check-ins to track progress, adjust the plan and keep you motivated.
- Referral when needed: to a dietitian, or for weight-loss surgery if it's the right option.
Small losses, real benefits
Losing just 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can lower blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol, and can improve sleep apnea and joint pain.
Weight-related conditions we treat
Extra weight raises the risk of many conditions that we manage in the same office, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fatty liver, sleep apnea and arthritis. Treating your weight and these conditions together works better than treating them separately.
A note on BMI
Body mass index (BMI) is a useful starting point, but it isn't the whole picture. South Asian adults tend to develop diabetes and heart disease at lower BMIs, so we also look at your waist size, family history and lab results.
Frequently asked questions
Do you prescribe weight-loss medicines?
When appropriate, yes. Dr. Singh will review your health, any other conditions and your goals, and discuss the benefits, side effects and costs before starting any medicine.
Does insurance cover weight-loss medicine?
Coverage varies widely between plans, and some don't cover weight-loss medicines at all. We'll help you check your plan before you start.
Can a medical problem make it hard to lose weight?
Yes. Thyroid problems, some medicines, poor sleep and hormonal conditions can all make weight loss harder. We check for these first.
How often will I come in?
Usually every 4 to 12 weeks at first, depending on your plan, then less often once you're on track.