Medical Weight Loss

UT Medical Weight Loss is the is the clinic where physician faculty members of The University of Texas Medical School at Houston’s Division of General Internal Medicine provide patient care to individuals who want to benefit from a physician-supervised medical weight loss program.

Our Approach

UT Medical Weight Loss is a comprehensive weight loss program managed by board certified physicians and registered dieticians. We are committed to helping patients lose weight gradually and safely to improve their health and quality of life. Our approach is:

Personalized. We provide 1-on-1 or small group counseling to meet your unique needs.

Comprehensive. We emphasize healthy changes in nutrition and physical activity. We also provide treatment with medication or refer to surgery when appropriate.

Scientifically-based. We apply principles and strategies based on the best available scientific evidence.

Supervised by Physicians. Board certified physicians supervise all aspects of your care.

Before You Enroll

Comprehensive Questionnaire. The questionnaire, which is filled out at home, evaluates weight and weight loss history, nutrition and physical activity habits, and social and psychological factors.

Please complete this questionnaire and bring it to your initial appointment with the physician. As it is a lengthy questionnaire, we highly recommend that you set aside 30-40 minutes to complete it at home, rather than doing it in the waiting room.

Download the questionnaire

Medical Assessment. A medical assessment is performed by the physician to determine eligibility for the program. This involves review of the comprehensive questionnaire, medical history, physical exam, labs and other tests as indicated. If you have health insurance, the initial and subsequent physician visits and lab and other tests are filed with your insurance company for payment. Co payments, coinsurance and/or deductibles are due at the time of service.

Our Plan

Nutritional and Lifestyle Assessment and Support.  A registered dietician will review food and exercise journals, create a personalized nutrition plan, and provide counseling for health eating and lifestyle modifications techniques.

Other Components include:

• Metabolic testing to evaluate metabolism for the design of an effective weight loss plan.
• Body volume scan to measure all aspects of body shape and volume.
• Meal replacement options geared toward meeting nutritional needs while maximizing convenience and savings.