Losing weight on your own can seem impossible. And with all the conflicting news and misinformation out there, it can be hard even to know where to start. Yet, you know that maintaining a healthy weight increases your odds of avoiding chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and sleep apnea, among others.

Thankfully, you don’t have to try to lose weight on your own. Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation offers a medically supervised weight loss program that leverages the expertise of a doctor and dietician to assist in your journey to a better you.

Personalized Weight Management Program

This comprehensive medical weight management program is designed for adults with a body mass index of 30 or greater. The goal is to help you lose weight for the long term, feel better and improve or prevent weight-related medical problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

Our board certified endocrinologist and obesity specialist, Shilpa Jain, M.D., will help you adopt healthier food choices and behavior changes that lead to sustained weight loss.  In addition, she can discuss whether you would benefit from starting an FDA-approved weight loss medication.  An on-site registered dietitian supports you in adjusting your diet and developing a healthier relationship with food.

Steps of this program:

• You will begin with an individual consultation during which you meet with Dr. Jain and the dietician to review your weight history and medical history and discuss how weight is affecting your health. You will receive a physical exam and a laboratory evaluation.
• Next, we create a comprehensive, individualized plan to help you reach your goals and improve your health. (Note: Unlike many commercial weight loss programs, the Personalized Weight Management Program does not market or sell products such as meal replacements or supplements.)
• You will meet with the doctor and dietician regularly to assess your progress and make any necessary adjustments to the plan.
• Most people continue their regular meetings for approximately six months, but this can be adjusted depending on your needs.

Throughout the program, Dr. Jain will work closely with your primary care doctor to ensure that you have well-coordinated care for any ongoing medical issues. Dr. Jain also refers participants to CPMC specialists, as necessary, for other weight loss strategies such as endoscopic gastrointestinal procedures and bariatric weight loss surgery.

Many insurance plans cover the physician visits, and services provided by our dietician may also be covered, depending on your plan. Please speak with your insurance provider to understand your benefits for weight management.

For more information:

Personalized Weight Management Program
1375 Sutter St., #208
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 600-0110