Medical Weight Loss

Endocrine causes of stubborn weight gain

We routinely identify hormonal contributors that have been missed for years. Treating the underlying disorder doesn't just help with weight — it usually improves energy, sleep, mood, and metabolic health overall.

• Hypothyroidism — An underactive thyroid slows metabolism and adds 5–20 lbs of stubborn weight.
• Insulin resistance & pre-diabetes — High insulin levels drive fat storage, especially around the abdomen.
• PCOS — Hormone imbalance combined with insulin resistance — common in women of reproductive age.
• Cushing's syndrome — Excess cortisol drives weight gain, particularly truncal and facial.
• Hypogonadism (low testosterone) — Loss of lean muscle and increased fat mass in men.

Modern weight-loss medications

GLP-1 receptor agonists have transformed obesity medicine. For the right patient, they produce 15–20% weight loss alongside meaningful improvements in blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, and even cardiovascular outcomes. We prescribe and manage them with the same care we give any chronic-disease medication.

• Semaglutide — Ozempic and Wegovy — weekly injection.
• Tirzepatide — Mounjaro and Zepbound — dual GIP/GLP-1, often the strongest results.
• Liraglutide — Saxenda — daily injection option.
• Metformin — First-line for insulin resistance and PCOS.

A full-service partner: Chattahoochee Institute

For patients who want comprehensive medical weight loss — including dedicated weight-loss visits, body-composition tracking, lifestyle coaching, and full-spectrum medication management — we work hand-in-hand with the Chattahoochee Institute, our affiliated weight-loss practice in Columbus, GA.

It's the same medical leadership and the same standard of care, with a team built specifically around the weight-loss journey.