Core Primary Care Houston provides medically supervised weight loss programs for adults across the greater Houston area. Our weight loss doctors use evidence-based protocols to build individualized treatment plans that target the root causes of weight gain. If you are managing type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, or have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone, our internal medicine physicians and dietitians can help you reach a healthy weight and keep it off.
Treatment plans may include:
We treat weight loss as a medical condition. Every patient receives a thorough medical evaluation, body composition analysis, and a personalized weight loss plan built around their health history, metabolic profile, and personal goals. Our approach combines prescription weight loss medication, clinical nutrition counseling, physical activity planning, and behavioral support under direct physician supervision. We also offer weight loss programs at our Sugar Land, Katy, and Needville locations for patients outside the Houston Medical Center area.
Medical weight loss is a physician-supervised approach to weight management that focuses on the medical causes of weight gain instead of short-term dieting.
Our programs combine:
Unlike commercial weight loss programs, medical weight loss addresses obesity as a chronic medical condition linked to diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and metabolic disorders.
Medical weight loss takes a one-of-a-kind approach to weight management. The team at Core Primary Care uses their health and wellness expertise to develop a personalized program based on your goals and baseline health.
They also utilize pharmaceuticals such as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro™ to assist patients in achieving their weight loss goals. They use these as a bridge therapy while patients get the rest of their lifestyle changes in place for long term success.
As you go through your medical weight loss program, you check in with the team regularly for updates and weigh-ins. You can bring up any concerns you have with your plan so the team can adjust it accordingly. Your personalized medical weight loss program option might involve:
The team also provides treatment for any medical conditions you have that might be linked to your weight and the habits that affect it.
Health-minded weight loss can offer a variety of health benefits as long as you work closely with your physician. Losing just a few pounds can reduce your risk of multiple diseases while also improving the conditions you already have.
Medical weight loss can improve or prevent conditions like:
Managing your weight can’t control other risk factors like your genetics, but it’s an important component in your overall health and wellness.
Our weight loss program is designed to help adults in the greater Houston area who meet one or more of the following criteria:
A body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher. A BMI of 27 or higher with at least one weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or sleep apnea. A history of failed attempts to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. Patients who have lost weight before but experienced weight regain. Patients currently taking medications that contribute to weight gain. Patients with a family history of obesity or metabolic syndrome. Patients looking for a medically supervised alternative to bariatric surgery.
Regaining weight after initial weight loss is common and does not mean the patient failed. It usually means the prior plan lacked medical oversight or did not address underlying metabolic factors. Our approach to weight loss accounts for these patterns by building long-term weight maintenance and sustainable lifestyle changes into the treatment plan from day one.
Starting with weight loss is as simple as visiting Core Primary Care for a detailed health consultation. The team performs a physical examination and discusses your medical history with you in detail. During this portion of the visit, you should offer any information that may be relevant, including dietary restrictions and exercise habits.
Your initial exam might also include some lab tests to measure your blood sugar, triglycerides, and cholesterol. The team weighs you and calculates your body mass index (BMI) according to your height and weight. They then help you set realistic weight and wellness goals before developing your personalized weight loss program.
A personalized weight loss program may be the answer to your many questions and concerns about weight management. Call Core Primary Care or book an appointment online for a weight loss consultation today.
Your first visit includes a comprehensive medical evaluation to identify factors affecting weight and metabolic health.
Your appointment may include:
Based on your results, providers develop a personalized treatment strategy focused on sustainable weight loss and long-term health improvement.
Every patient receives a customized treatment plan designed around their health profile and weight loss goals.
Treatment recommendations may include:
Our goal is to help patients lose weight safely while improving energy, mobility, and overall wellness.
Semaglutide medications such as Wegovy® and Ozempic® are commonly used to support medical weight loss and improve metabolic health.
These medications may help:
Patients injecting GLP 1 semaglutide receive ongoing physician monitoring and treatment adjustments based on progress and health outcomes.
Tirzepatide medications such as Zepbound® and Mounjaro® target both GLP-1 and GIP receptors to support advanced weight management.
Clinical studies show patients may lose significant body weight when medication is combined with nutrition changes, exercise, and physician-supervised care.
Depending on your health history and treatment goals, providers may also recommend:
Medication recommendations are based on your metabolic profile, chronic conditions, and physician evaluation.
Healthy weight loss requires sustainable lifestyle changes. Our providers and care team help patients improve eating habits, activity levels, and long-term wellness through realistic and personalized guidance.
Nutrition and lifestyle support may include:
We focus on sustainable habits that support long-term success.
Obesity is linked to more than 200 medical conditions. At Core Primary Care, our weight loss doctors focus on improving overall health — not just reducing the number on the scale.
Our medical weight loss programs are integrated with our chronic disease management services, allowing providers to treat weight-related conditions and metabolic health concerns together.
Losing even 5–10% of body weight may help improve or reduce risk for:
Because our weight loss doctors also provide primary care services, treatment plans can be adjusted as your health improves. Patients receiving semaglutide or other GLP-1 medications may experience better blood sugar control, allowing providers to reevaluate medications used for diabetes management and long-term chronic care support.
This integrated approach helps patients achieve sustainable weight loss while improving overall metabolic health.
Many patients can achieve meaningful results through physician-supervised medical weight loss without surgery.
Medical weight management may be appropriate for patients who:
When appropriate, providers may also coordinate referrals for bariatric evaluation.
Patients may also qualify for telemedicine visits for medication follow-ups, treatment monitoring, and ongoing weight management support. Virtual appointments provide a convenient way to stay connected with your provider while continuing your medical weight loss program from home.
Telemedicine visits may be used for:
Virtual care helps patients maintain continuity of treatment while reducing unnecessary travel and in-office visits. Patients in Houston, Sugar Land, Katy, and surrounding communities can access convenient telehealth services as part of their long-term weight management plan.
A standalone weight loss clinic focuses only on weight. At Core Primary Care, your weight loss doctor is also managing your overall health. If obesity is linked to diabetes, hypertension, or another chronic condition, we treat all of it in one place. When a patient loses weight and their blood sugar drops, we adjust their diabetes medication in the same visit. That coordination does not happen at a standalone weight loss clinic.
How much weight you are going to loose with medical weight loss program is vary based on medication, adherence, metabolic health, and lifestyle changes. Many patients using GLP-1 medications lose 10–20% of body weight with ongoing physician supervision.
Medical weight loss is not a 12-week program you finish and walk away from. Obesity is a chronic condition that requires ongoing management. Most patients see their weight loss doctor monthly during active treatment and transition to quarterly visits during the maintenance phase. The goal is long-term weight management, not a short-term fix.
Semaglutide is FDA-approved for chronic weight management and prescribed under physician supervision. Providers monitor treatment progress, side effects, and metabolic health throughout care.
Coverage varies by insurance plan. Some office visits, lab testing, and medications may qualify for insurance benefits.
Most patients attend monthly follow-up visits during active treatment, followed by maintenance appointments based on progress and long-term goals.
All medications we prescribe are FDA-approved and have been studied in large clinical trials. GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide have strong safety profiles when used under medical supervision. Side effects vary by medication but are typically manageable with proper dosing. Your weight loss doctor monitors labs and vitals at every visit to catch any issues early. Patients with certain conditions such as pancreatitis history, medullary thyroid cancer, or pregnancy are not candidates for GLP-1 therapy.
If you are ready to take control of your weight and improve your health, schedule an appointment at Core Primary Care Houston. Our weight loss doctors and medical weight loss specialists are accepting new patients. We build every plan around your specific needs and goals so you can lose weight and keep it off for good. Call (713) 636-2621 or book online to get started with a personalized weight loss consultation. Serving patients across the greater Houston area including Galleria, Bellaire, West University, Meyerland, and surrounding communities.
