What Is Physician-Led Medical Weight Management?
Medical weight management is an individualized clinical service led by Dr. Botha.
Your evaluation may include a review of your medical history, current medications, previous weight-management efforts, relevant laboratory findings, nutrition, lifestyle, body composition and personal goals.
Following evaluation and patient screening, Dr. Botha will determine whether the Medical Weight Loss Program is appropriate and discuss any medically appropriate options that may be considered.
Participation in the program does not guarantee that prescription medication or any particular service will be recommended.
How Can Physician-Led Medical Weight Management Support You?
Depending on your evaluation and individual needs, your plan may include:
Medical evaluation and ongoing physician oversight
Review of relevant laboratory findings
Nutrition and lifestyle guidance
Body-composition monitoring
Regular progress assessments
Prescription options when medically appropriate
Follow-up appointments
Adjustments based on your response, questions and clinical needs
Recommendations are made individually rather than through a standard, one-size-fits-all program.
Follow-Up and Monitoring
Regular follow-up appointments allow Dr. Botha to review your response to the care plan, discuss concerns or possible side effects, evaluate relevant measurements or laboratory findings and determine whether changes are medically appropriate.
Monitoring may include weight trends, body composition, waist measurements, relevant laboratory results and other information appropriate to your individualized plan.
The type and timing of follow-up are determined by Dr. Botha based on your medical history, prescribed treatment and clinical needs.
Cost of the treatment
Membership / program pricing upon consultation.
Frequently asked questions
Does every patient receive prescription medication?
No. A consultation does not guarantee that medication will be prescribed.
Dr. Botha determines whether prescription therapy, nutrition and lifestyle guidance, additional evaluation, referral or another approach is appropriate following an individualized evaluation.
Will laboratory testing be required?
Not necessarily. Dr. Botha may review recent laboratory findings or recommend additional testing when she determines that it is clinically appropriate. Testing recommendations depend on your medical history, current medications, available records and individual evaluation.
How will my progress be reviewed?
Dr. Botha may review weight trends, body composition, waist measurements, relevant laboratory findings, possible side effects, questions and other information appropriate to your care plan. The type and timing of monitoring vary by patient.
Does the program replace care from my primary physician?
No. You should continue care with your existing healthcare professionals unless advised otherwise by the appropriate treating provider. Dr. Botha may recommend coordination with your primary physician or another specialist when appropriate.
Important Information About Prescription Medication
Prescription medication is not appropriate for every patient and is recommended only after evaluation and patient screening.
When medication is considered, Dr. Botha will discuss its intended clinical purpose, regulatory status, potential risks, possible side effects, limitations, available alternatives and follow-up requirements.
When a compounded medication is prescribed, patients will be informed that compounded medications are not FDA-approved. FDA-approved alternatives will be discussed when relevant and available.
Medication selection, prescribing and adjustments are determined individually by Dr. Botha.