Weight Loss Specialist

Family Medicine located in Pasadena, CA & Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA


Weight Loss

For many people, weight loss can be difficult to achieve, and stubborn fat can be resistant to numerous weight loss methods. The Modern Concepts Medical Group specializes in bariatric surgery, or gastric bypass, and helps patients with custom weight-loss services using a multi-pronged approach. Visit one of the three locations in Pasadena, Boyle Heights, or Montebello, California, to continue your weight-loss journey. Call the office or schedule your consultation online today.

Weight Loss Q&A - Common Questions

See some common questions and answers below, or call us. 

  • What are the health complications associated with obesity?

    Obesity is associated with a range of health complications and can increase your risk for medical conditions, such as:


    • Stroke
    • Cancer
    • Diabetes
    • Depression
    • Heart attack
    • Osteoarthritis

    Extra weight puts extra pressure and stress on your muscles, bones, and organs that can also lead to problems, including inflammation and arthritis in certain joints.

  • How does medical weight loss work?

    With medical weight loss, you’ll have regular scheduled visits and checkups. Medical weight loss combines a variety of effective treatments, including:


    • Medications
    • Nutrition training
    • Diagnostic testing
    • Bariatric surgery, or gastric bypass
    • Physical therapy and rehabilitative exercise
    • A medical support system available to answer your questions
    • Medical care for any additional health complications you might have or that occur as a result of excess weight

    Some people opt for alternative ways to lose weight and relieve any pain, muscle strain, and joint inflammation associated with excess weight. Some of these alternative therapies include:


    Yoga

    Massage

    Acupuncture

    Many alternative approaches promote healing, the release of toxins, a reduction of inflammation, and muscle strengthening.


    The Modern Concepts Medical Group has years of experience in providing bariatric surgery, also known as gastric bypass. If you’re interested in bariatric surgery, you’ll need to be evaluated to determine if you’re a good candidate.


    The Modern Concepts Medical Group makes the paperwork and process of preparing for bariatric surgery as easy and efficient as possible, so you can undergo your procedure and recovery to enjoy the results sooner.

  • What are the benefits of medical weight loss?

    Medical weight loss offers many benefits over do-it-yourself methods and involves the support of medical professionals that can monitor your progress and overall health. You also get a range of treatments, including medications, nutritional counseling, exercise therapy, surgery, and more.


    Your Modern Concepts Medical weight-loss specialist uses a combination of treatment methods to achieve the best results.


    Since everyone's weight loss journey is different, expect to get a customized weight-loss program that's designed just for you. Call or book online for your weight loss consultation today.

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