Medical weight loss
Medical Weight Loss
Physician-supervised weight loss using GLP-1 medications, managed by a fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon. Not a med spa. Not a telehealth prescription service. A clinical program designed and overseen by Dr. Maria Brown.
Why This Practice Offers Medical Weight Loss
Most bariatric surgery practices do not offer GLP-1 management. Most GLP-1 programs are not run by bariatric surgeons. We built our medical weight loss program because obesity treatment rarely fits cleanly into one lane — and patients deserve a physician who can manage both paths and recommend the right one honestly.
If medication is the right starting point, we manage it with the same clinical rigor we bring to surgery. If medication stops working or surgery becomes the better option, that conversation happens here with the same physician who already knows your history. You do not start over.
Who Medical Weight Loss Is For
Medical weight loss is a fit for patients who want a non-surgical option supervised by a specialist, patients who are not yet surgical candidates, and patients who want to try medication before committing to a procedure. It is also something we use alongside surgery — before an operation to reduce liver size, or after to help manage regain.
If you are not sure whether medication or surgery is the better fit, the GLP-1 vs. surgery comparison walks through the clinical decision. The weight loss calculator gives you a personalized side-by-side estimate.
Programs and Resources
Momentum
Our GLP-1 Program
Physician-supervised GLP-1 management with Dr. Brown — initial consultation, monthly follow-up, dosing management, and metabolic monitoring. Full program details, pricing, and how to get started.
Learn about Momentum →Complete Guide to GLP-1 Medications
Patient Education
How GLP-1 medications work, what the clinical data shows, what to expect on semaglutide vs. tirzepatide, and how to think about long-term use.
Read the guide →GLP-1 vs. Surgery: Which Is Right for You?
Decision Tool
A clinical comparison of both treatment paths — outcomes, durability, cost, and which patient profiles each option serves best.
Compare your options →Weight Loss Calculator
Free Tool
A personalized side-by-side estimate of expected outcomes with GLP-1 therapy versus bariatric surgery, based on your weight and health history.
Try the calculator →Not sure which path is right for you? A consultation with Dr. Brown is the clearest way to find out. She will review your history and give you a direct recommendation — medication, surgery, or both.
Request a ConsultationFree Tool
GLP-1 vs. Surgery Calculator
See a personalized side-by-side comparison based on your weight, goals, and health history — no appointment needed.
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Sleeve, SADI-S, bypass, and GLP-1 — see how each one works and who it's right for.