Weight Loss

Weight Loss services offered in Aventura, FL

Have you tried everything you can think of and still haven’t reached your goal weight? Millions of Americans carry excess weight, but reaching their target weight can be simplified with medical weight loss at Optimal Health Miami in Aventura, Florida. Board-certified urologist Marc Gittelman, MD, FACS, offers medically supervised weight loss treatments, including all of the most up-to-date and popular approaches which can include injections to ensure you reach your goals. Schedule a weight loss evaluation at Optimal Health Miami by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.

What is medical weight loss?

Medical weight loss at Optimal Health Miami involves a personalized weight loss program consisting of lifestyle changes and medications when necessary to help you move toward an ideal weight and optimized body composition.

Dr. Gittelman completes a comprehensive body composition analysis using whole-body DEXA scanning to measure muscle versus fat mass. This is a full-body, highly analytical scan, NOT a scale. He then tailors a program based on your initial weight, lifestyle, and goals.

Which benefits does medical weight loss offer?

Medical weight loss at Optimal Health Miami offers the following health and wellness benefits:

Easier weight loss
Reduced appetite
Increased satiety
Enhanced fat-burning
More energy
Better blood sugar control
Reduced blood pressure and cholesterol levels
Lower risk of chronic diseases
Better chronic disease management
Leaner body composition
Less body fat
Improve self-confidence
Better sleep
Balanced hormones
Improved mental sharpness
Enhanced sexual health and libido

Reaching an ideal weight and maintaining it for a lifetime with the help of Optimal Health Miami maximizes your overall well-being.

Which medical weight loss program is right for me?

Dr. Gittelman evaluates your body weight, body mass index (BMI), body composition, lifestyle, medical history, and goals to determine which medical weight loss program best suits you.

You might need lab testing to screen for hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), or other disease risk factors. Dr. Gittelman then personalizes a plan that offers a superior outcome.

What happens during medically supervised weight loss?

Your personalized medically supervised weight loss program at Optimal Health Miami can include:

Peptide therapy
Vitamin injections
Probiotics, vitamins, and other dietary supplements
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Weight loss medication
Exercise programs
Nutrition and lifestyle counseling

The initial goal at Optimal Health Miami is to lose 10%-15% of your initial body mass (your weight). Some patients goals may be as much as a 20% reduction in weight. Dr. Gittelman evaluates your success and adjusts your plan as needed, especially if you need to lose additional weight.

He takes a personalized, integrative, science-based approach to ensure lasting success, follows up over time, and adjusts your weight management program as needed. Optimal Health Miami weight loss plans can produce dramatic, lasting results.

Get started on your weight loss journey at Optimal Health Miami by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.