Maintaining a healthy weight prevents the development of health problems and/or reduces the severity of existing conditions. Board-certified internist Dr. Rene Reyes and his team offer weight-loss counseling and assistance to patients at Reyes and Reyes, MD, PA. Patients in Hollywood, Florida, who need to lose weight should call the office to make an appointment.
If you’re overweight, you’re at a greater risk of developing a variety of complications, including:
Patients who are overweight are also more likely to experience complications because of conditions they already have. In addition, being overweight raises the risk of developing mental health issues, such as depression and low self-esteem.
Weight loss is necessary when your weight is higher than it should be for your height. In most cases, Dr. Reyes will evaluate your current weight based on your body mass index, or BMI. This measure is calculated based on your weight and height:
The weight-loss programs at Reyes and Reyes, MD, PA, focus on making lasting changes to diet and lifestyle. The physicians at this facility also offer supportive services to help patients lose weight faster.
One of the primary weight-loss programs available from Reyes and Reyes, MD, PA, is the Releana HCG weight-loss program. HCG is a hormone that maximizes the functional capacity of the hypothalamus, the body’s control center.
The hypothalamus is responsible for distributing fat throughout the body. When you take small amounts of HCG, abnormal fat is mobilized and used by your body as a source of nutrients. Patients who participate in this diet plan can lose an average of 1 pound of abnormal fat per day.
The 30-day plan includes:
As a primary care practice with specialties in Internal Medicine and Primary Care Practice, we are pleased to offer our patients a wide variety of insurance options. For your convenience, we have included here a list of some of the most common insurance plans accepted in our office. In addition to the list provided, we accept a plethora of other health insurance plans. Please feel free to contact us to see if we take your insurance – we will be happy to help!