Our multidisciplinary approach brings together talented clinicians from many fields dedicated to helping people with obesity. We combine the most recent knowledge and techniques in nutrition , medicine , psychology , and surgery for weight loss and control. We carefully evaluate each individual's needs and find the best treatment options for them. Despite widespread publicity about obesity's many dangers, the prevalence of obesity continues to increase. More than 30 percent of the people in the United States are overweight.
Obesity is similar in character to many chronic diseases, yet no single cause has been identified.
Possible contributing factors in obesity may include combinations of psychological issues, genetics, medical conditions, medications and poor dietary practice. Obesity can lead to numerous medical conditions, or comorbidities, from minor inconveniences to life-threatening diseases such as substantially increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease, to premature death. It is also implicated in incidents of psychosocial stress, including low self-esteem and judgmental treatment from others. It is never too late to seek help. People have seen serious conditions improve or disappear as weight loss begins and obesity is under control.