Weight Loss

At Genesis Personal Healthcare Medicine, a telemedicine practice in New York City, the experienced primary care specialists offer medically guided weight loss care to simplify the process and support your whole-body health. If you’ve struggled to lose weight, you’re not alone. The team provides personalized solutions, including GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) and structured nutrition management, to help you reach your goals. Book your weight loss evaluation by calling the office or scheduling online now.

What makes medical weight loss support so effective?

Hormones, appetite regulation, insulin response, genetics, sleep, stress, and medications can all influence weight gain and make it hard to change your body composition. Medical supervision keeps your whole-body concerns in mind.

To protect your long-term health, your provider could recommend GLP-1 medication. This medication is a powerful tool, but it requires:

• Proper medical screening
• Dose titration to minimize side effects
• Monitoring for nausea or GI symptoms
• Regular follow-up
• Ongoing metabolic assessment

Telehealth medical supervision ensures that your medications are safe and effective.

Who is eligible for weight loss medications?

If you want to lose weight, contact Genesis Personal Healthcare Medicine and discuss your goals. You could be a candidate for a GLP-1 if you:

• Have a very high BMI, typically 30 or above
• Have a BMI over 27 alongside weight-related complications
• Have prediabetes or insulin resistance
• Struggle with appetite control
• Experience frequent food cravings
• Have had difficulty losing weight despite structured dieting
• Seek medically supervised, evidence-based treatment

GLP-1 therapy is especially helpful if you experience persistent hunger.

Why is nutrition management an essential part of weight loss?

While medication can reduce appetite, the quality of your nutrition will determine long-term success. Changing the foods you eat is one part of the puzzle, but the team also aims to help you develop:

• Portion awareness
• Mindful eating practices
• Hunger cue recognition
• Realistic meal planning strategies

Your personalized nutrition recommendations will prioritize protein-forward nutrition, blood sugar stability, or sustainable eating habits.

What can I expect from a telehealth weight loss program?

At your first appointment, your provider reviews your full medical history and medications, calculates your BMI, and discusses your goals.

They’ll also screen for conditions like thyroid dysfunction and metabolic syndrome. If clinically appropriate, your provider will prescribe:

• Semaglutide
• Tirzepatide
• Liraglutide

You’ll start at a low dose and gradually increase it over the coming weeks as your provider monitors you for side effects. If needed, they can provide nausea management and adjust dosing based on your progress.

Your structured nutrition coaching program can include:

• Personalized calorie and protein targets
• Meal structure guidance
• Hydration strategies
• Grocery planning tips
• Plateau troubleshooting

Follow-ups give you plenty of opportunities to tweak your nutrition to suit your needs and lifestyle.

If you’re ready for a science-backed, physician-guided approach to weight loss, schedule a virtual consultation today. Call the office or book your consultation online.