Medical Weight Loss In New Jersey - Comprehensive Physician-Supervised Programs
Medical weight loss at Mar Max Medical provides patients with personalized, physician-supervised healthcare solutions. Unlike traditional weight loss programs, our medical approach offers a more comprehensive and individualized strategy to weight management.
Your Personalized Medical Weight Loss Program
Starting at $499/month
In-depth medical evaluation including body composition analysis, metabolic testing, and review of medical history to create your personalized medical weight loss plan.
Dr. Wasserman develops your individualized medical weight loss protocol, including dietary modifications, exercise recommendations, and prescription medications when medically appropriate.
Begin your physician-supervised medical weight loss program with full support from our medical team, including medication management and lifestyle coaching.
Regular follow-up consultations in New Jersey with Dr. Wasserman to monitor progress, adjust medications, and optimize your medical weight loss results for sustained success.
Take the First Step
At Mar Max Medical, we understand weight management is a journey, rather than a day trip or a number on a scale.
Why Choose Medical Weight Loss New Jersey at Mar Max Medical
ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
Our medical weight loss program in New Jersey includes detailed body composition analysis, metabolic testing, and comprehensive health assessment to identify the underlying factors affecting your weight and overall health.
PERSONALIZED MEDICAL PROTOCOLS
Each patient receives a customized medical weight loss plan developed by board-certified physicians, incorporating FDA-approved medications when appropriate for your specific health profile and weight loss goals.
ACCESS & SUSCRIPTION TO MEDICATION
Access to compounded GLP-1 medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide) at 50-70% less cost than brand-name pharmacy prices. Dr. Wasserman partners with FDA-registered compounding pharmacies to provide pharmaceutical-grade quality medications with convenient home delivery and dosing support.
ONGOING PHYSICIAN OVERSIGHT
Regular medical consultations and progress monitoring ensure your medical weight loss journey is safe, effective, and adjusted based on your body's response to treatment.
Board-Certified Expertise in Medical Weight Loss
Dr. Eric J. Wasserman, MD, FACEP, DABOM
Dr. Wasserman combines his extensive medical training with specialized certification in obesity medicine (DABOM) to deliver exceptional medical weight loss care in New Jersey. His evidence-based approach ensures each patient receives medically sound treatment plans designed for long-term success and improved overall health.
Weight loss benefits
Losing weight, even a modest amount, can significantly improve cardiovascular health
Reduced cardiovascular strain:
Weight loss lowers blood pressure and eases the heart’s workload, improving overall cardiovascular efficiency.
Improved Cholesterol and blood sugar control:
Healthy weight loss can lower LDL cholesterol, raise HDL, reduce triglycerides, and enhance insulin sensitivity—key for preventing heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
enhanced cardiac function:
Losing weight improves how the heart pumps and relaxes, supporting better long-term heart performance.
lower inflammation:
Weight loss helps reduce chronic inflammation, a contributing factor to heart disease and other metabolic conditions.
Reduced risk of cardiac events:
By improving key health markers, weight loss significantly lowers the risk of major cardiac events like heart attacks and strokes.
Weight loss eases kidney strain, lowering inflammation, cancer risk, and kidney stone chances.
Decreased workload:
Obesity forces the kidneys to work harder to filter blood and meet the metabolic demands of the larger body size. This can lead to hyperfiltration, where the kidneys filter more blood than normal, putting stress on the delicate filtering units (glomeruli).
Less Inflammation and scarring:
Obesity can cause inflammation in the kidneys, leading to scarring and damage over time. Losing weight helps prevent this risk.
Hormonal and metabolic changes:
Obesity disrupts hormonal balance and metabolic processes, contributing to conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure, which are the leading causes of kidney disease. Weight loss can help reverse these effects.
Weight loss can positively impact brain health, potentially improving memory, attention, and other cognitive functions—and reducing the risk of conditions like Alzheimer's.
Reduced inflammation and reversal of brain changes:
Weight loss can lower chronic inflammation and may reverse some obesity-related brain changes, improving overall brain health.
Improved blood flow and brain metabolism:
Improved circulation and metabolism enhance brain energy production and support healthier brain function.
Balanced hormones and neurochemicals:
Weight loss regulates hormones like cortisol and increases dopamine, promoting emotional stability and motivation.
Enhanced cognitive function:
Weight loss may boost memory, attention, and executive functions such as decision-making and problem-solving.
Lower risk of cognitive decline:
Maintaining a healthy weight may reduce the risk of cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
Maintaining a healthy weight is an important part of cancer prevention. There’s increasing evidence that intentional weight loss is linked to an overall reduction in cancer mortality and can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers, including:
Endometrial cancer:
This cancer of the uterine lining has a strong association with excess weight. Intentional weight loss can significantly lower the risk.
Post-menopausal breast cancer:
After menopause, fat tissue becomes a significant source of estrogen. Because excess estrogen can fuel breast cancer growth, weight loss can help reduce this risk.
Colon and rectal cancer:
Some studies indicate a reduction in risk of these cancers with weight loss.
Direct kidney damage:
Obesity can also directly damage the kidneys through mechanisms like increased pressure within the kidneys and changes in the way the kidneys handle salt and water.
Key points to remember
Losing weight can lead to positive changes in hormone levels and inflammation, which may contribute to this reduced risk.
These benefits are most pronounced when weight loss is achieved through acombination of healthy diet and regular exercise.
Even modest weight loss can have a positive impact.
It is very important to make a distinction between intentional and unintentional weight loss. Unintentional weight loss can be a sign of underlying health issues and should always be evaluated by a medical professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
Medical weight loss is supervised by board-certified physicians and uses FDA-approved medications, comprehensive diagnostic testing, and evidence-based protocols. Unlike commercial programs, we address underlying metabolic factors and provide medical-grade treatment with ongoing physician oversight.
Most insurance plans do not cover medical weight loss programs or medications for weight management. Our cash-pay model often costs less than insurance copays and deductibles while providing superior access and personalized care without insurance restrictions.
Most patients begin seeing weight loss within 2-4 weeks of starting their program. Significant results typically occur within 3-6 months, with many patients achieving 15-20% body weight reduction over 12 months when following the complete protocol.
When prescribed and monitored by board-certified physicians, FDA-approved weight loss medications are safe and effective. Dr. Wasserman provides comprehensive medical screening, ongoing monitoring, and uses only pharmacy-grade compounded medications from FDA-registered facilities.