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Why choose the 皇冠hga025大学洛杉矶分校健康 Program for Reducing Obesity?

The 皇冠hga025大学洛杉矶分校健康 Program for Reducing Obesity (PRO) is a medical weight loss program for anyone with a body mass index (BMI) over 30. It is an insurance-based program with an optional 12-week course on nutrition and weight loss. Patients in the PRO benefit from personalized, comprehensive care from a team of specialized experts.

Highlights of our program include:

基于保险待遇: Our program is uniquely positioned as covered by insurance. Many weight loss programs are cash pay or meal replacement plans. PRO是一个综合性的, medical treatment program that includes follow-up with an obesity medicine specialist. This expert can also support patients with underlying, related disorders such as thyroid disease, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or Cushing’s syndrome .

专业医师: All our PRO physicians are certified in obesity medicine. Our team also includes dietitians who lead group classes. We participate in obesity medicine research, continually implementing the newest and most effective treatments.

先进的技术: Our obesity medicine specialists use the latest technology to evaluate and treat patients. 例如, your assessment may include a Tanita body composition analyzer to assess lean muscle versus fat. This technology helps us tailor calorie goals to body composition. Throughout treatment, it also helps us ensure that you retain lean muscle as you lose weight.

访问多位专家: As part of a large academic center, we can easily refer patients to any other subspecialist as needed. This ensures you receive comprehensive, specialized care.

研究护理: 我们领导了一个研究项目 that showed our insurance-based obesity program is successful at promoting weight loss in a community setting. After one year of program participation, more than half of our patients lost at least 5% of their body weight, with some losing almost 8% at the one-year mark.

谁有资格获得PRO?

The Program for Reducing Obesity is open to any patient with a BMI over 30.

We may also offer support for patients with hormonal conditions or imbalances that contribute to challenges with weight loss, 包括:

肾上腺疾病
性腺机能减退
胰岛素抵抗
更年期障碍
垂体障碍
Reproductive conditions, such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
甲状腺疾病

PRO有什么可期待的

Initial consultation includes a comprehensive review of your weight loss history, along with an evaluation for any potential underlying disorders or hormonal dysregulation. Our PRO physicians can diagnose any conditions contributing to your weight loss struggles and offer treatment, 当可适用.

Your obesity specialist creates an individualized treatment plan that may include:

减肥的饮食计划
Assistance monitoring weight-related health issues
Recommendations for physical activity and exercise for weight loss
Review of medications that may be contributing to weight gain
FDA-approved weight loss medications, including injections for weight loss

You complete a follow-up visit with your endocrinologist every three months. Your obesity medicine specialist will monitor your weight loss and adjust your treatment plan, 如果有必要的话.

专业12周课程

You may choose to enroll in our 12-week course led by a registered dietitian and obesity medicine specialist. These group sessions offer research-based, practical guidance for planning and implementing your weight loss journey.

会议主题包括:

选择正确的饮食计划
烹饪健康膳食
情绪化进食
Exploring Mediterranean and DASH diets
Hunger cues and eating in response to hunger
Incorporating physical activity into your lifestyle
部分控制
Practicing positive self-talk
Setting realistic health goals
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我们的专家团队

Our specialists are certified in obesity medicine and offer the most effective, 研究治疗. We provide team-based, comprehensive care with a personalized, compassionate approach.