Obesity and Overweight Treatment in Phoenix
Being overweight and obese can impact self-esteem and energy levels. Furthermore, being overweight and obese isn’t just a matter of eating too much. Being overweight and obese may have been caused by mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.
At Uptown Psychiatry, we like to help people live a healthier lifestyle, therefore, we are excited to offer a weight management service in which we use our extensive knowledge in treating the aforementioned psychiatric conditions along with any other underlying mental condition(s) combined with our access to the most effective weight loss medications.
Why Choose Us for Weight Management?
At Uptown Psychiatry, we integrate our extensive mental health expertise with weight loss medications to offer a holistic and multidimensional approach for weight loss using the following:
- Progress Monitoring: We’ll track your weight loss journey and adjust doses as needed.
- Safety & Support: Close monitoring to address side effects and medication interactions.
- Behavioral Guidance: Support to tackle emotional and behavioral factors affecting weight.
- Prior authorization support: we will assist in determining your insurance coverage and options available for treatment.
Medications We Use for Obesity and Overweight Treatment
In addition to psychiatric treatment and counseling, we incorporate two highly effective weight loss medications in your treatment plan, semaglutide and tirzepatide.
- Semaglutide: Helps control appetite and blood sugar. Many patients experience 10-15% total weight loss with consistent use.
- Tirzepatide: Dual-action medication for satiety and glucose control. Average weight loss ranges from 15-20% of body weight.
Important Notes
- Results vary based on individual health and adherence to the treatment plan.
- A full evaluation will determine your eligibility for treatment.