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Medical Weight Loss Specialist

Board-Certified Obesity Medicine Specialists located in Summerlin and Henderson, Las Vegas and Southwest Reno, Reno, NV

Adult Weight Loss
Medical Weight Loss services offered in Summerlin and Henderson, Las Vegas and Southwest Reno, Reno, NV

If you struggle to reach a desirable body weight on your own, help is available at Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness. With offices in Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, skilled weight management specialists offer highly effective medical weight loss solutions to help you safely reach your goal weight. To schedule an appointment for medical weight loss help, call the office nearest you, or request an appointment online today.

What is medical weight loss?

Medical weight loss at Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness utilizes the expertise of their weight management providers. They have vast knowledge and experience helping patients achieve and maintain their ideal body weight for life. 

Medical intervention helps remove weight loss barriers, such as poor dietary intake, lack of exercise, hormone imbalance, weight positive medications or mental health challenges.

What are the benefits of medical weight loss management?

The benefits you may find when choosing medical weight loss at Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness include:

  • Highly effective results
  • Easier weight loss with medical supervision
  • Disease management
  • Lower chronic disease risks
  • Reduced appetite, increased satiety
  • Less body fat
  • More health and nutrition knowledge

You will safely and effectively move toward your ideal weight and gain the motivational support needed for long-lasting success.

Is medical weight loss right for me?

If you are overweight or obese, medical weight loss at Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness might be right for you. 

To develop your custom medical weight loss plan, your provider first reviews your symptoms, lifestyle habits, and medical history. Then, they check your vital signs, weigh you, assess your body mass index (BMI) and body composition, and complete a physical exam. As a part of your physical, they may need blood tests or other diagnostic testing. 

Your provider at Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness also helps you determine your goal weight and tailor a plan that suits your lifestyle. 

What should I expect during medical weight loss visits?

During medical weight loss, the Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness team teaches ways to improve your diet and exercise regimens. They may recommend dietary supplements, hormone treatments, or weight-loss medications that could include:

  • Phentermine
  • Diethylproprion
  • Topiramate
  • Wellbutrin
  • Qsymia
  • Contrave
  • Saxenda
  • Wegovy
  • Naltrexone
  • Metformin
  • Vyvanse

Follow up with your provider at Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness every 2 weeks for best accountability and reassessment of the individualized plan.

If you’re a candidate for bariatric (weight loss) surgery, the Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness team screens you for the procedure, lets you know if you’re a candidate, and refers you to a trained weight-loss surgeon. They follow up with you before and after surgery to ensure long-lasting success with a low risk of complications.

To get started with medical weight loss at Premier Physicians Weight Loss and Wellness, call the office nearest you in Las Vegas or Reno, Nevada, or request an appointment online today.