Medical Solutions

The Erlanger Medical Weight Loss Program uses scientific principles to target the root causes of obesity. Led by medical providers who specialize in obesity medicine, our program offers patients an effective, non-surgical approach to achieving and sustaining a healthy weight.

Who Is Medical Weight Loss For?

The Erlanger Medical Weight Loss Program is ideal for anyone looking to get healthier and lose weight. We also help individuals who need to lose a little weight to safely qualify for surgical procedures, including:

• Bariatric surgery: Some insurance carriers require patients to complete six to 12 months of supervised weight loss before bariatric surgery.
• Joint replacement surgery: Orthopaedic requirements do not permit patients to have joint replacement surgery if their body mass index (BMI) is 40 or above.

We Provide the Tools You Need

Obesity has many root causes – genetics, stress, medications, and physical changes as we age. These vary from person to person. Our team works closely with you and your doctor to identify factors that may be contributing to your weight challenges. We then provide patient-specific tools you need to address these issues in a healthy way.

Our toolbox includes:

• Dietary Counseling – Our registered dietician will provide education and support to help you make healthier food choices – with options that are delicious and realistic.
• Medications – Our medical staff can prescribe and closely monitor medications to help you lose weight or control your appetite. We also work closely with your doctor if your current medications are causing weight gain and need adjustment.
• Customized Exercise Plans – We partner with Siskin Rehabilitation to tailor an exercise program to your specific needs, desires, and ability.
• Stress Management – Our program partners with a cognitive behavioral therapist who can help you with the stress and emotions that are part of the path to better health.

A Medically Supervised Program

Your good health is our top priority. To this end, our program follows medical best practices and is supervised by a physician who is board-certified in obesity medicine. Our medical team will carefully evaluate your current health situation, identifying any possible co-morbidities (multiple chronic conditions) and current medications that might be causing health and weight problems.

Because “Life Happens”

The Erlanger Medical Weight Loss Program is about progress, not perfection. One reason our patients achieve long-term success in managing their weight and achieving better health is that our team understands that “life happens.” We know there are good and bad days on the journey to better health. So, when setbacks happen, we emphasize that it’s how you respond that matters most. Our patients appreciate that, unlike overly regimented diets, our program provides a shame-free zone. We’ll be with you to celebrate success – and to help you re-group when “life happens.” 

So Many GLP-1 Choices. What’s the Right Plan for You?

Ozempic, Wegovy, Tirzepatide… With so many new GLP-1 medications, how do you know what’s right for you? At Erlanger, we offer personalized medical guidance to help you achieve a successful weight-loss journey. We are not a distant online service; we’re an accredited bariatric and metabolic program right in Chattanooga. Our team connects you with a board-certified bariatric physician, dietitian, nurses, and navigators who work together to help you achieve lasting, healthy results. We help you navigate the options with a medical weight-loss plan tailored to your unique health, lifestyle, and goals.