Weight Management Clinic
Transformative Medical Weight Management for Lasting Results.
Personalized, evidence-based care—nutrition, medications, and procedures tailored to your unique metabolism.
About Our Program
The Weight Management Clinic at Burjeel Medical City offers a structured, tiered approach to managing overweight, obesity, and associated metabolic conditions. From lifestyle intervention and FDA-approved pharmacotherapy to endoscopic and surgical options, our care integrates endocrinology, nutrition, behavioral therapy, and exercise science—delivering durable, evidence-backed outcomes.
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American Board–Certified Obesity-Medicine Physicians2
Certified dietitians and diabetic educators1500+
monthly patient visits for weight management5-10%
Mean Total Body Weight Loss at 12 MonthsCommon Conditions & Subspecialty Clinics.
- Endoscopic revision and secondary strategies
- Reduce BMI and neck circumference to improve AHI
- Restore ovulation
- improve insulin sensitivity
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia
- Prediabetes
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
Procedures & Treatments.
Intragastric balloons (6– and 12-month)
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG)
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, RouxenY Gastric Bypass
Endoscopic revision for post-sleeve pouch dilation
Comprehensive pre-op education & 5-year follow-up care
GLP-1 receptor agonists
semaglutide 2.4 mg, tirzepatide
Combination therapies
bupropion/naltrexone, phentermine/topiramate
Other agents
orlistat
Ongoing safety monitoring: labs & vitals every 3 months
Personalized meal plans (Mediterranean, high-protein, low-carb)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & motivational interviewing
Satiety-hormone profiles for advanced cases
Cardiometabolic lab panels (lipids, HbA1c, insulin, liver enzymes)
Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) via indirect calorimetry (Q-NRG+)
DEXA body composition & visceral fat scans
Care Pathway & Coordination.
Comprehensive Intake & Goal Setting
Medical history, metabolic testing, and readiness evaluation.
Tier 1 – Lifestyle Program (12 weeks)
Meal plan, exercise prescription, and weekly coaching.
Tier 2 – Pharmacotherapy
Medications introduced if ≥5% weight loss not achieved.
Tier 3 – Procedural Evaluation
For BMI ≥ 35 or ≥ 30 with comorbidities.
Intensive Follow-Up (Months 3–12) for patients with comorbidities
Bi-monthly reviews, CGM/smart scale feedback, and behavioral support.
Maintenance & Relapse Prevention (Year 2+)
Quarterly visits and weight loss tracking.
