Medical Weight Loss
Medical weight loss is an individual process with multiple options that can be tailored to your specific preference. We understand your experience is unique and you might want to learn about the range of different techniques.
At Barix Clinics we focus on comprehensive weight loss solutions, including the most current medical approaches, such as weight loss injections and medications. Barix has nutritionists, internists, and bariatric surgeons. Our specialists have decades of experience treating obese patients and are here for you.
During consults you can find out the many potential pathways to weight loss that make sense for your individual medical history and experience. We believe all patients should be given options for their weight loss journey. Our weight loss specialists will give their professional recommendations for you to choose the care you will receive. We embrace and support your health care decisions as you begin your journey toward a healthier life.
Weight Loss Approaches
There are many potential pathways to weight loss. If you are considering medical weight loss injections or medication, they can be further supported by specialists who know how to ensure they are working as effectively as possible for you.
At Barix, we provide
- Consults and ongoing care with internal medicine physicians specializing in weight loss treatment
- Weight loss surgeons with experience in a range of weight loss procedures
- Nutritionist consults and appointments
- Psychologists
- On-site certified lab for quick turn-around blood testing
- On-site hospital pharmacy with knowledge and experience treating weight loss patients
- Follow up programs to evaluate your health while you are taking medication
- Evaluation and quality control over the weight loss medication to ensure your safety
- In-person and online support groups
Weight Loss Prescriptions
You hear a lot about different weight loss medications. We will only make recommendations from quality, branded manufacturers. We make prescriptions that are best utilized for your situation and medical conditions. Our internists and pharmacists are knowledgeable about the differences and health benefits for each medication. These medications might include:
- Wegovy® (semaglutide)
- Zepbound® or Mounjaro (tirzepatide)
- Saxenda® (liraglutide)
- Jardiance® (empagliflozin)
- Contrave® (bupropion-naltrexone)
- Xenical®, Alli® (orlistat)
Our team is available individually or in combination to help you have the best results from your medical weight loss. Having experienced specialists who know what to look out for and are trained in weight loss procedures will help you remain safe and healthy as you continue your weight loss journey.
Is Medical Weight Loss Right for Me?
Medical weight loss injections and medication might be something you choose either individually or in combination with other approaches, such as dietician appointments or even bariatric surgery. We can work with you to help determine the correct path for your specific situation.
With that said, a range of factors like medical history, current health conditions, and lifestyle play a role in informing which course of treatment may be right for you.
The World Health Organization and National Institute of Health define the categories of BMI, or Body Mass Index, as overweight at 25-29.9, obesity at 30-39.9, and severe obesity at 40+. Obesity and severe obesity are medical conditions requiring treatment. You have options of addressing these conditions in various ways. We provide care in multiple ways and our specialists can work with you to ensure that your care continues to be effective.
Ready to Begin
If you are ready to find out more about the next steps, our specialists are here to answer your questions and help support you in finding the best weight loss management choices for you.
We are here with you for all the steps of your journey. Everyone knows that prescriptions for pharmaceuticals can be expensive. We have financial counselors and insurance specialists that can help you understand what benefits you have that pay for the costs of this program.
You can reach out to a patient service representative right now by calling (734) 428-3083. Contact us and start your new life today.
