Weight & Metabolic Health
Your body isn't working against you. It just hasn't had the right help.
Physician-led weight care that starts with measuring your actual metabolic rate—not estimating it from a formula.
- Sustained weight loss
- Metabolic clarity
- Steady energy
- Fewer medications
Persistent weight gain is rarely a discipline problem. It's hormonal, metabolic, and specific to you—which is why programs that never measure your biology aren’t built for it.
The Program
1. Comprehensive Evaluation
Body composition analysis, metabolic rate testing, hormonal profile, and a full review of your history, including what you've tried before. This is the foundation of everything that follows.
2. A Plan Built for You
Dr. Wasserman develops your protocol personally: dietary guidance, movement recommendations, and FDA-approved medications where they're clinically indicated. No two plans are identical because no two patients are.
3. Ongoing Physician Involvement
You have direct access to Dr. Wasserman throughout. Adjustments happen based on how your body is actually responding, not at a scheduled six-month check-in.
4. Results That Hold
The goal isn't a number by a certain date, it's a metabolic baseline that lasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Comprehensive Hormone Assessment
Complete medical history, physical examination, and comprehensive hormone testing including total/free testosterone, estradiol, DHT, thyroid function, growth hormone, and complete metabolic panel to establish your baseline and identify optimization opportunities.
2. Customized Hormone Treatment Plan
Development of your individualized hormone optimization protocol incorporating testosterone replacement therapy options (injections, creams, pellets), peptide therapy selections, growth hormone protocols, and estrogen management strategies based on your specific needs and goals.
3. Treatment Implementation
Begin your supervised hormone optimization with prescribed treatments, professional injection services available, and ongoing support. Evening clinic hours available for working professionals, EMS, police, and firefighters with flexible scheduling options.
4. Ongoing Hormone Monitoring
Regular follow-up appointments with Dr. Wasserman, quarterly lab monitoring, treatment adjustments based on results and symptoms, and 24/7 text access for questions about dosing, side effects, and optimization strategies.
Medications
Medicine moves quickly, and so do the rules that govern it. Dr. Wasserman tracks both closely. Everything listed here is a treatment he can currently, legally prescribe and administer—nothing is offered on the strength of hype or promise alone.
GLP-1 medications—semaglutide and tirzepatide—have meaningfully changed what's clinically achievable for patients with persistent metabolic challenges. When they're the right tool for your situation, we use them. When they're not, we don't.
Board certified in obesity medicine. Personally involved in your care.
Dr. Wasserman holds dual board certification in Emergency Medicine and Obesity Medicine — one of a limited number of physicians in the country to hold both. His approach to weight and metabolic health is rooted in understanding the mechanisms driving your specific challenges and addressing them at the source.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are GLP-1 medications, and how do they work for weight loss?
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonists are a class of medications that mimic a naturally occurring hormone in your body. They work in several ways:
Regulation of Appetite: They act on the brain's hunger centers to reduce cravings and decrease overall appetite.
Delayed Gastric Emptying: They slow down how quickly food leaves your stomach, helping you feel fuller for longer after meals.
Blood Sugar Control: They stimulate insulin release when blood sugar levels rise and suppress excess glucose production by the liver.
What is the difference between Semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) and Tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro)?
While both are highly effective, they target different hormone receptors:
Semaglutide targets a single receptor: GLP-1.
Tirzepatide is a dual-action medication targeting both GLP-1 and GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) receptors.
In clinical trials, dual-action Tirzepatide generally led to slightly higher average weight loss percentages compared to
single-action Semaglutide, though individual results vary based on biology and dosage.
How are GLP-1 medications administered, and how often do I take them?
Most GLP-1 medications for weight management are administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection using a small, tiny needle just under the skin (typically in the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm).
Treatment begins at a low dose and is gradually increased (titrated) over several weeks or months to minimize side effects and find the optimal dose for sustained weight loss.
What side effects should I expect, and how can I manage them?
The most common side effects are gastrointestinal and typically peak during the initial weeks or after a dose increase:
Common Symptoms: Nausea, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, heartburn, or mild stomach discomfort.
Management Strategies: Eating smaller meals, staying hydrated, avoiding fatty or heavy foods, and eating slowly can significantly reduce side effects. Most patients find these symptoms fade as their body adjusts to the medication.
Do I need to make lifestyle changes while on GLP-1 treatment?
Yes. GLP-1 medications are designed to be used in combination with healthy lifestyle habits, including a balanced, protein-rich diet and regular physical activity.
While the medication reduces physical hunger and metabolic friction, maintaining adequate protein intake and resistance training is crucial to prevent muscle loss while losing body fat and to support long-term weight maintenance.
Is GLP-1 treatment covered by insurance?
Insurance coverage for GLP-1 medications varies significantly depending on your specific plan and provider:
Diabetes Indications (e.g., Ozempic, Mounjaro): Widely covered when prescribed for Type 2 diabetes.
Weight Management Indications (e.g., Wegovy, Zepbound): Coverage depends on your health plan's specific obesity care benefits and usually requires prior authorization meeting BMI thresholds or qualifying weight-related health conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Comprehensive Hormone Assessment
Complete medical history, physical examination, and comprehensive hormone testing including total/free testosterone, estradiol, DHT, thyroid function, growth hormone, and complete metabolic panel to establish your baseline and identify optimization opportunities.
2. Customized Hormone Treatment Plan
Development of your individualized hormone optimization protocol incorporating testosterone replacement therapy options (injections, creams, pellets), peptide therapy selections, growth hormone protocols, and estrogen management strategies based on your specific needs and goals.
3. Treatment Implementation
Begin your supervised hormone optimization with prescribed treatments, professional injection services available, and ongoing support. Evening clinic hours available for working professionals, EMS, police, and firefighters with flexible scheduling options.
4. Ongoing Hormone Monitoring
Regular follow-up appointments with Dr. Wasserman, quarterly lab monitoring, treatment adjustments based on results and symptoms, and 24/7 text access for questions about dosing, side effects, and optimization strategies.
The first step is a conversation
One consultation, in person or virtual, to understand where you are and whether this program is the right fit.