NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Obesity isn’t just about body weight—it’s a complex, chronic disease rooted in metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, and hormonal imbalances. At Patients Medical in New York City, we understand that willpower alone isn’t enough. Instead, we take an integrative, whole-person approach that looks at why the body is holding onto weight—and how to support long-term, sustainable health.
We don’t just treat the scale. We treat you.
Obesity is defined as excess body fat that impairs health and increases the risk for conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hormone disorders, and joint pain.
It’s measured using the Body Mass Index (BMI), but we go beyond the numbers—assessing inflammation, insulin resistance, hormone levels, gut health, and more.
The American Medical Association classifies obesity as a chronic, relapsing disease—not simply a result of overeating. Chronic inflammation, endocrine disruption, and genetic predispositions often drive weight gain and make weight loss difficult.
Obesity is a symptom of deeper imbalances. Our job is to uncover and treat them.
Functional medicine asks, “What’s the root cause?” Here are some key drivers of weight gain:
We run comprehensive testing to pinpoint why your body is resistant to weight loss:
We create customized food plans based on your metabolism and labs. Options may include:
We use nutrient infusions to support fat metabolism, energy, and detox. Popular infusions include:
Science-backed supplements tailored to your labs, such as:
Liver detox formulas
Stress is a major driver of obesity. We use:
We treat underlying hormone issues contributing to obesity:
Carla, age 47, came to us with obesity, prediabetes, and extreme fatigue. She had tried every diet without lasting results. After functional testing, we found:
We implemented a 5-month plan that included:
Outcome: Carla lost 52 pounds, reversed her prediabetes, and regained her energy and self-confidence.
Yes. It’s recognized as a chronic, complex condition involving multiple systems.
Absolutely. We treat the root causes, not just symptoms.
Both. We combine functional medicine with personalized weight management plans.
Yes. Estrogen, testosterone, thyroid, and cortisol all influence body weight.
Yes. We support mind-body healing, stress reduction, and nervous system regulation.
In many cases—yes. With the right plan, we’ve seen full reversals and restored health.
When appropriate, yes. We offer it as part of a monitored, integrative plan.
We’re out-of-network, but provide superbills. Many tests are partially reimbursable.
No. Many patients lose weight without surgery using holistic, functional strategies.
Yes. We tailor care to your age, gender, metabolism, and health status.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
Patients Medical PC
1148 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1B New York, NY 10128
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