Our Mission: “To improve women's health by assisting them to achieve and maintain an appropriate body weight thereby avoiding, eliminating or improving the serious health problems attributable to being overweight or obese.” Our Core Values: Integrity The M.D.'s Weight and Wellness Center for Women, P.A. is a medical practice devoted exclusively to assisting women achieve and maintain an appropriate body weight. In the United States we are experiencing an epidemic of obesity that is responsible for frequently causing, among those so afflicted, a variety of serious health problems that adversely effect the quality of life or result in premature death. Indeed, recent statistics demonstrate that 100,000-300,00 deaths each year are caused by obesity and the diseases which may develop from it. Such conditions in women include breast, colon, endometrium (uterine lining) and gallbladder cancer, hypertension, heart disease, Type II diabetes, osteoarthritis and depression among others. While we can make no guarantees, appropriate weight loss has been demonstrated to reduce the likelihood of developing one or more of these problems and improve several of them if already present. When medically indicated, our weight reduction programs include the use of U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved weight loss medications in conjunction with sensible dietary control and appropriate physical activity. For those committed to achieving and maintaining an appropriate body weight, these programs can be very effective in overcoming the frequently frustrating challenges of weight loss. Please use this website or call us to obtain further information. We are happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have about weight, weight loss and wellness. Don't give up. With your determination and our support, you can succeed!
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