Medical weight loss means that we use all avenues at our disposal to help you lose weight except for surgery. This includes medications, nutrition, and exercise.

However, sometimes surgery is the most appropriate option, and Dr. Mathur will advise you if this is the case and refer you to a bariatric surgeon.

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Losing weight in general will improve your overall health. But losing weight too fast, following a radical diet, or losing muscle mass can lead to dangerous consequences. It is important that you have a clinician monitoring you when on any weight loss program.

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Like many fields of medicine, the science about weight loss and nutrition is rapidly evolving. Therefore, it is important that your treating clinician knows and understands the latest research in order to prescribe appropriate medications and nutrition recommendations. Because Dr. Mathur has dedicated her practice to obesity medicine, she is up-to-date on the latest research and guidelines, and she applies these to all of her patients to ensure their maximal chance of success.

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No, we do not take insurance for appointment fees or labs. However, we do try to use your insurance if possible for medication coverage. Unfortunately, health insurance does not often cover the weight loss medications, so please check coverage with your insurance plan.

Yes, we do take HSA/FSA cards.

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1. SAFETY: For people who are obese or overweight, losing weight can improve their health dramatically. However, weight loss – especially rapid loss – can have dangerous side effects. This is why you need regular monitoring by a doctor while on any weight loss program.

2. EFFICACY*: Dr. Mathur uses principles and techniques learned from Dr. Allen Rader, an obesity medicine specialist and founder of Medical Bariatrics of America. Dr. Rader’s program has helped thousands of persons lose over half a million pounds. His research has shown better long-term results than Atkins, Optifast, Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, and Nutrisystem.

3. PERSONALIZATION: At Lifelong Weight Loss, we determine the best program for you and modify it to fit your medical history, dietary requirements, and personal struggles.

4. COMPASSION/SUPPORT: The journey towards weight loss is difficult and can get lonely and frustrating. Dr. Mathur and her team are here to support you along the way. You do not have to struggle alone.

5. SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE: Dr. Mathur is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She regularly attends conferences to learn the latest information and guidelines on obesity medicine, while also constantly reading the latest articles about nutrition and weight loss. She has helped thousands of patients live a healthier life.

6. AFFORDABILITY: We keep our prices transparent and accept payments from FSAs and HSAs so that many people can participate in our program. Our primary  focus is to make Houstonians healthier.

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*Results may vary and are not guaranteed to last lifelong. However, we will work diligently to help you lose weight and teach you strategies to keep it off.

As long as you need! We are here for you throughout your weight loss journey, even after you meet your weight loss goal.

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Our program is named Lifelong Weight Loss because our intent is to help you lose weight and keep it off by changing your lifestyle and eating habits for good. Unlike other programs, ours is not based on a single diet; we teach you how to eat healthy and make wise food choices on a daily basis. We are also unlike most programs in that we do not do group visits or use a one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss plans. Every patient receives a personalized wellness plan based on their specific needs and biochemistry.

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