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Physician Supervised Weight Loss Program
Adults 18+
Personalized Care. Evidence-Based Solutions. Lasting Results.
At Rochester HealthSpan Medicine, we believe sustainable weight management begins with understanding the root causes behind weight changes rather than relying on restrictive fad diets.
Our Physician Supervised Weight Loss Program combines comprehensive medical testing, personalized nutrition, physical activity guidance, lifestyle coaching, and medical oversight when clinically indicated. Together, we help you achieve a healthy weight, preserve skeletal muscle, and build lasting habits for long-term wellness.
What Is a Physician Supervised Weight Loss Program?
A physician-supervised weight loss program is a medically guided, evidence-based approach to weight management that evaluates the biological, metabolic, hormonal, and lifestyle factors affecting your body.
Unlike commercial diet plans that focus solely on short-term calorie restriction, medical weight management identifies underlying barriers to weight loss and creates a structured plan tailored to your physiology.
Your physician reviews your medical history, orders targeted nutritional, metabolic, and hormonal lab testing, and tracks your body composition over time.
Depending on your health profile and eligibility, your personalized plan integrates nutrition, physical activity, sleep and stress management, weekly virtual check-ins, and prescription weight loss medications when medically necessary.
What Does Our Weight Loss Program Include?
Initial Physician Consultation
Begins with a thorough medical evaluation to review your health history, discuss your goals, and determine program eligibility before starting your personalized plan.
Comprehensive Lab Testing
Includes nutritional, metabolic, and hormonal test orders designed to identify the root causes of weight gain and guide your individualized care plan.
Body Composition Analysis
Uses monthly InBody Body Composition Analysis to track changes in body fat, skeletal muscle mass, and body water so you can focus on healthy fat loss while preserving muscle.
Personalized Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidance
Provides practical, sustainable dietary recommendations and movement strategies tailored to your metabolism, lifestyle, and physical capabilities.
Sleep, Stress, and Social Wellness Support
Addresses key Lifestyle Medicine pillars including sleep quality, stress management, and positive social connections that directly influence hormones and weight regulation.
Weekly Virtual Check-Ins
Offers consistent accountability, progress monitoring, and ongoing adjustments through convenient weekly virtual touchpoints.
Evidence-Based Weight Loss Medications
When medically necessary and clinically appropriate, evidence-based weight loss medications may be prescribed to support your treatment plan.
Dr. Laura Petrescu MD, CPE, MSCP, DipABLM
Owner & CEO, Physician
“Sustainable weight loss is about far more than willpower or numbers on a standard scale. Every person has a unique metabolic, hormonal, and lifestyle profile that shapes how their body responds to nutrition and movement. By identifying root causes through comprehensive testing and combining Lifestyle Medicine with personalized medical oversight, our Physician Supervised Weight Loss Program helps you protect your muscle, improve your energy, and achieve lasting results safely.”
No Doctor Referral Necessary | Transparent Self-Pay Program | No Membership Required
Why Choose Our Physician Supervised Weight Loss Program?
Your Journey to a Healthier You. We combine clinical diagnostics with Lifestyle Medicine to support lasting transformation.
Achieve and Maintain a Healthy Weight
Follows a structured, physician-guided approach designed for sustainable fat loss rather than temporary weight fluctuations.
Improve Energy, Mood, and Sleep
Addresses nutritional gaps, sleep habits, and stress levels to help you feel more energized and balanced every day.
Balance Metabolism and Hormones
Uses targeted lab testing to uncover and address metabolic or hormonal factors that may be holding back your progress.
Preserve Muscle With Monthly Body Composition Tracking
Monitors skeletal muscle mass and body fat monthly so you can track meaningful improvements beyond total body weight.
Build Sustainable Habits for Long-Term Wellness
Focuses on realistic nutrition, regular physical activity, and positive daily routines you can maintain for life.
Consistent Accountability Through Weekly Check-Ins
Provides ongoing support with weekly virtual check-ins to troubleshoot challenges and keep you moving forward.
Accessible Without a Primary Care Membership
Open to adults 18 and older without requiring a physician referral or a Direct Primary Care membership.
Individual results vary depending on baseline health, adherence to lifestyle recommendations, metabolic factors, and medical treatment plans.
Metabolism, Hormones, and Weight: Why Medical Guidance Matters
Your Body Is Unique. Your Weight Loss Plan Should Be Too.
Many individuals struggle to lose weight or keep it off despite consistent effort with diet and exercise. Shifts in insulin sensitivity, thyroid function, cortisol, menopause-related hormonal changes, sleep disruption, and age-related muscle loss can all make weight management more challenging.
Relying solely on crash diets often leads to muscle loss, fatigue, and rebound weight gain.
At Rochester HealthSpan Medicine, we take a root-cause approach grounded in Internal Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Menopause Medicine. By evaluating your metabolic and hormonal health alongside your daily habits, we help you lose excess body fat while protecting the skeletal muscle essential for strength and metabolic vitality.
Whether you are navigating midlife metabolic shifts, managing weight-related health risks, or looking for structured medical accountability, our team provides clear guidance every step of the way.
Dr. Laura Petrescu MD, CPE, MSCP, DipABLM
Internal Medicine | Lifestyle Medicine | Menopause Medicine | Certified Physician Executive
Physician Supervised Weight Loss vs. Commercial Diet Programs
| Feature | Physician Supervised Weight Loss Program | Commercial / DIY Diet Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Oversight | Led by a board-certified physician | None |
| Root-Cause Lab Testing | Nutritional, metabolic, and hormonal lab orders | Not included |
| Body Composition Tracking | Monthly InBody scan for fat and skeletal muscle | Standard scale weight only |
| Coaching and Accountability | Weekly virtual check-ins and wellness coaching | Generic apps or self-guided tracking |
| Lifestyle Medicine Pillars | Nutrition, activity, sleep, stress, and social connection | Primarily calorie or point restriction |
| Prescription Medications | Prescribed when medically necessary and eligible | Not available |
Important: Prescription weight loss medications are only prescribed when clinically indicated after a comprehensive physician evaluation and review of your medical history and lab results.
What to Expect During Your Weight Loss Journey
Step 1: Initial Physician Consultation ($99)
Step 2: Comprehensive Lab Testing & Baseline Scan
Step 3: Personalized Plan, Weekly Check-Ins & Monthly Scans
Your physician orders nutritional, metabolic, and hormonal lab tests to uncover root causes, and you complete a baseline InBody Body Composition Analysis to measure body fat, skeletal muscle, and body water.
Understanding Important Considerations and Program Guidelines
Medical weight management is a clinical partnership that requires active participation, realistic expectations, and ongoing medical monitoring.
Weight loss outcomes vary from person to person based on genetics, underlying medical conditions, hormonal status, medications, and consistency with nutrition and physical activity.
Although medical oversight and targeted therapies can support weight loss, no medication or program replaces healthy nutrition, regular movement, and restorative sleep.
Important considerations include:
Program eligibility is determined during your initial physician consultation based on your medical history and clinical safety criteria.
Weight loss medications are prescribed only if medically necessary and clinically appropriate, and are not guaranteed or required for every participant.
All prescription medications carry potential side effects, contraindications, and monitoring requirements that your physician will review with you before prescribing.
Rapid or unmonitored weight loss can reduce skeletal muscle mass; regular resistance exercise, adequate protein intake, and monthly body composition monitoring are emphasized to help preserve muscle.
Lab processing fees and prescription medication costs are separate from the monthly program fee and may be covered by your health insurance depending on your plan.
Sustainable weight management is a gradual process focused on long-term metabolic health rather than quick fixes.
Our goal is to support safe, evidence-based progress tailored to your individual health needs.
Physician Supervised Weight Loss Program Pricing
Invest in Lasting Health and Sustainable Results
Initial Physician Consultation
$99 to determine program eligibility
If you are eligible and enroll in the program, the $99 consultation cost is rolled directly into your first month's program fee.
Monthly Wellness Coaching & Medical Program
Starts as low as $238 / month
Includes:
Body composition analysis (baseline and monthly progress scans)
Personalized nutrition plan
Physical activity guidance
Sleep and stress management support
Positive social connection guidance
Weekly virtual check-ins
Ongoing physician oversight
Additional Insurance-Eligible Expenses
Comprehensive Lab Testing: Lab processing fees may be covered by your health insurance.
Weight Loss Medications: If medically necessary and prescribed, medication costs may be covered by your health insurance depending on your plan and eligibility.
Pricing is subject to change. Please confirm current program rates, eligibility criteria, and scheduling availability when booking your consultation.
No Doctor Referral Necessary
Transparent Monthly Self-Pay Program
No Membership Required
Call 585-662-5510 to Start Your Weight Loss Journey Today
Most Frequently Asked Questions
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No. The Physician Supervised Weight Loss Program is open to adults 18 and older without requiring a Direct Primary Care membership at Rochester HealthSpan Medicine.
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No physician referral is required. You can call our office directly at 585-662-5510 or request a consultation online to get started.
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During your initial visit, your physician reviews your medical history, evaluates weight-related health factors, discusses your goals, and determines whether you are medically eligible for the program. If you are eligible and enroll, the $99 fee is credited toward your first month's program cost.
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Item descriptionNot necessarily. Weight loss medications are prescribed only when medically necessary and clinically appropriate based on your health history, lab results, and eligibility criteria. Many patients also succeed using structured nutrition, physical activity, and Lifestyle Medicine coaching.
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The monthly program is offered as a transparent self-pay service starting at $238 per month, so insurance is not needed to participate. However, lab processing fees for your nutritional, metabolic, and hormonal testing, as well as prescribed weight loss medications, may be covered by your health insurance depending on your plan.
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We perform a baseline and monthly InBody Body Composition Analysis to track both body fat and skeletal muscle mass. Combined with personalized nutrition and physical activity guidance, this allows your care team to monitor muscle preservation rather than relying solely on a standard scale.
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The program includes weekly virtual check-ins for ongoing accountability and support, along with monthly in-office body composition scans to measure your progress.
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Because sustainable weight management and metabolic health take time, program duration is individualized based on your starting point, health goals, and clinical progress. Your physician will review your milestones regularly and help you transition into long-term weight maintenance.
Healthy Weight. More Energy. Better Sleep. Less Stress. Happier You.
Start Your Weight Loss Journey Today
At Rochester HealthSpan Medicine, we combine comprehensive medical diagnostics, monthly body composition tracking, and evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine to help you achieve lasting results. Whether you are looking to balance your metabolism, preserve strength, or build sustainable daily habits, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Call 585-662-5510 to Schedule Your Initial Consultation.