A bariatrician is a licensed physician (Doctor of Medicine [MD] or Doctor of Osteopathy [DO]) who, as a member of Obesity Medical Association has received special training in bariatric medicine- the medical treatment of overweight and obesity and its associated conditions. Bariatricians address the obese patient with a comprehensive program of diet and nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes and, when indicated, the prescription of appetite suppressants and other appropriate medications. (The word bariatric stems from the Greek word barros, which translates as heavy or large.) While any licensed physician can offer a medical weight loss program, members of the OMA have been exposed, through an extensive continuing medical education program, to specialized knowledge, tools and techniques to enable them to design specialized medical weight loss programs tailored to the needs of individual patients. If needed, they can modify the programs as the treatment progresses. OMA members are uniquely equipped to treat overweight and obesity and associated conditions.
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Before your first appointment for Hormone Restorative Therapy our office must have the following documentation on file. If all the documentation is not on file our doctor cannot see you for Hormone Restorative Therapy – no exceptions. Required documentation for Women: Current Mammogram report. This report must be dated less than ONE YEAR prior to your initial appointment. Current Pap Smear report. This report must be dated less than ONE YEAR prior to your initial appointment. Results of your Saliva Test. Stop by our office to purchase a saliva kit that you will mail to the lab indicated on the box. The kit must be mailed to the lab not less than 2 weeks before your appointment. You will not need an appointment to purchase your saliva kit. The cost of the saliva kit is $160.00. That includes the cost of the kit, postage and the results which will be sent to our office. Required documentation for Men: An annual physical exam dated less than ONE year prior to your initial appointment. Current PSA results with results dated less than ONE year prior to your initial appointment. If you do not have a current PSA results you can make an… Read More
Your Weight Is Important Over the past few years it has become clear that weight is an important health issue. Some people who need to lose weight for their health don’t recognize it, while others who don’t need to lose weight want to get thinner for cosmetic reasons. We understand that in some ways your… Read More
Most people who pay attention to their health would agree that what has been preached to them has always been to watch those calories, calories, calories! Cell phone apps and trackers galore exist to keep this count in check. On the other hand, macronutrient counting (tracking your carbohydrates, protein and fat) is a science when… Read More
Convenience oftentimes means compromise, which is exactly what the world of processed foods has done to the food industry. Food out of a box, on a shelf or in a can dominate grocery carts. The bottom line is that eating food that has been “altered” is a disgusting concept, but extremely popular none the less.… Read More