MEDICAL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

About the program:

My practice has offered weight management since the 70s when Dr Sam Barker, III, D.O. was the practice physician. I continued the program when I took over in 1994 and since then have added many features to assure the latest in successful weight control.

Diet: the foundation of weight control. We instruct each patient individually as to what a proper diet may be.  High protein, low fat and low carbs are the best combination to successfully maintain your proper weight.

Exercise: you will be instructed as to what kind of exercise is appropriate for you.  Generally I recommend patients who are able, to do some type of aerobic exercise for at least 20 minutes , 3 times a week.

Medication: phentermine and phendimetrazine are the appetite suppressors that we offer. Patients will be given the appropriate lab tests and ekg prior to starting medication.  Patients with controlled diabetes and controlled high blood pressure will benefit from using the medication to successfully lose weight.

Intramuscular Injections:  we utilize a weekly injection composed of  Methionine, choline chloride, inositol, and vitamin B 12 to burn fat.

Fat Burning vitamin: This includes green tea and chromium to help burn fat and carbs.

Calcium pyruvate: converts food into energy. Helps to burn fat.

Mesotherapy:

This is used to improve the appearance of cellulite,  for fat reduction, wrinkles and sagging skin.  It is used for love handles, thighs, knees, chin, eyes, and saddlebags.  It is a series of injections done at intervals of about 4-6 weeks apart.