Medical Weight Loss
A Comprehensive, Physician-Led Approach to Obesity and Metabolic Health
Medical weight loss at our practice is directed by Nestor de la Cruz-Muñoz, MD, FACS, DABOM — a board certified Obesity Medicine specialist and nationally recognized bariatric and metabolic surgeon.
This dual expertise places him among the most qualified physicians in the country to diagnose, manage, and treat obesity as the chronic, complex disease that it is.
Our program is grounded in metabolic science, body composition physiology, and evidence-based treatment — not trends, shortcuts, or guesswork. Whether you are preparing for bariatric surgery, managing weight regain, or seeking a non-surgical option, you will receive a safe, structured, and personalized plan built around your biology.
This dual expertise places him among the most qualified physicians in the country to diagnose, manage, and treat obesity as the chronic, complex disease that it is.
Our program is grounded in metabolic science, body composition physiology, and evidence-based treatment — not trends, shortcuts, or guesswork. Whether you are preparing for bariatric surgery, managing weight regain, or seeking a non-surgical option, you will receive a safe, structured, and personalized plan built around your biology.
Expertise & Outcomes
Why Patients Choose Our Medical Weight Loss Program
Directed by a Board Certified Obesity Medicine Physician
Nestor de la Cruz-Muñoz, MD, FACS, DABOM is not only a high volume bariatric surgeon — he is a true obesity expert, trained and certified in the medical, hormonal, metabolic, and behavioral science of obesity. This ensures your plan is rooted in the highest level of clinical expertise.
A Metabolic Approach — Not Just Weight Loss
We focus on improving body composition, reducing visceral fat, and restoring metabolic function. Weight loss alone is not the goal — long-term metabolic health is
Safe, Structured, and Personalized
Every plan is tailored to your physiology, medical history, and goals. No generic protocols. No one size fits all diets.
Insurance Friendly
We accept all major insurers and work directly with your plan to determine coverage for medications and visits whenever possible.
Outcomes & National Reach
Who Medical Weight Loss Is For
- Patients with obesity related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or fatty liver disease
- Patients who prefer a non surgical option
- Patients who are not surgical candidates
- Patients preparing for bariatric surgery
- Patients experiencing weight regain after surgery
The Process
Your Medical Weight Loss Pathway
step 1
Comprehensive In-person Evaluation
Your journey begins with a full medical evaluation conducted by a board certified Obesity Medicine physician.
We review:
- Medical history
- Metabolic labs
- Body composition
- Prior weight-loss attempts
- Current medications
- Hormonal and metabolic factors
- Goals and expectations
This evaluation determines the safest and most effective plan for you.
step 2
Personalized Treatment Plan
Your plan may include:
- Nutrition strategy tailored to your metabolic needs
- Structured protein and hydration goals
- Resistance training recommendations
- Behavioral guidance
- Medication options when appropriate
- Body composition monitoring
- Metabolic lab follow-up
Every recommendation is grounded in physiology and long-term sustainability.
step 3
Evidence Based Medication Options
For patients who qualify, we offer FDA approved pharmacotherapy options, including:
- GLP1 receptor agonists
- Dual agonists
- Combination therapies
- Appetite regulating medications
- Metabolic support medications
Medications are used strategically — as part of a comprehensive metabolic plan, not as a standalone solution.
step 4
Ongoing Monitoring & Support
We follow you closely to ensure safety, effectiveness, and long-term success.
For the final two weeks before surgery, you will follow a very low calorie dietdesigned to:
- Regular check-ins
- Body composition analysis
- Metabolic labs
- Nutrition adjustments
- Medication titration (when applicable)
- Support for plateaus or challenges
You will always know what to expect and what comes next.
Our Philosophy
Fat Loss Over Weight Loss
As a board certified Obesity Medicine physician,
Nestor de la Cruz-Muñoz, MD, FACS, DABOM teaches patients to focus on fat loss, not just the number on the scale.
Nestor de la Cruz-Muñoz, MD, FACS, DABOM teaches patients to focus on fat loss, not just the number on the scale.
Why?
- Losing muscle lowers basal metabolic rate
- Losing fat improves metabolic health
- Body composition predicts long-term success
- “Thin” does not always mean healthy
- Sustainable results require preserving lean mass
Patients receive percent body fat goals, not weight goals — because that is what truly matters for long-term metabolic health.
Medical Weight Loss After Bariatric Surgery
Weight regain can happen — and it is not a failure. It is biology.
Our program supports post-surgical patients with:
- Nutrition recalibration
- Body composition analysis
- Metabolic labs
- Medication options
- Endoscopic procedures (when appropriate)
- Revisional surgery evaluation (when needed)
You are never alone in this journey.
Safety First — Always
Your preparation is just as important as your procedure.
We monitor:
- Blood sugar
- Kidney and liver function
- Nutritional status
- Nutritional status
- Medication interactions
- Body composition changes
Your health is never compromised for the sake of rapid weight loss
Insurance & Coverage
We accept all major insurersand work directly with your plan to:
- Verify benefits
- Determine medication coverage
- Obtain prior authorisations
- Minimize out of pocket costs
If your plan covers medical weight loss or obesity medications, we will help you access those benefits
