Birmingham OB/Gyn Physician-Led Weight Loss Program
Maintaining a healthy weight plays an important role in overall wellness, hormone balance, cardiovascular health, and long-term disease prevention. At Birmingham OB/Gyn, our Weight Loss Program is a physician-led medical weight management service designed specifically for women, using a thoughtful, individualized, and evidence-based approach.
Our program focuses on safe, sustainable weight loss while supporting metabolic health, reproductive health, and overall well-being at every stage of life.
Medically Reviewed by:
David S. McKee, Jr., M.D., Board Certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist at Birmingham OB/Gyn.
What Is Medical Weight Management?
Medical weight management is a comprehensive approach to weight loss that goes beyond diet and exercise alone. It involves:
- Physician oversight
- Individualized treatment plans
- Ongoing monitoring and follow-up, including access to the Birmingham OB/Gyn Wellness app
- Evidence-based therapies when clinically appropriate
By addressing weight as a medical condition rather than a willpower issue, medical weight management helps patients pursue healthier outcomes in a safe and supportive environment.
Our Approach
Every patient begins with a medical evaluation to better understand their health history, goals, and potential contributing factors such as hormones, metabolism, insulin resistance, and lifestyle challenges.
Our Weight Loss Program may include:
- Regular visits with a physician
- Personalized nutrition and lifestyle guidance
- Ongoing monitoring of progress and response to treatment
- Medical management of GLP-1 therapies and other prescription medications when clinically appropriate
Treatment plans are individualized and adjusted over time based on progress, tolerance, and overall health.
Support Between Visits: The Birmingham OB/Gyn Wellness App
Successful weight management is supported by consistent habits and ongoing engagement outside of office visits. To support you every step of the way, our patients have access to the Birmingham OB/Gyn Wellness app.
This digital tool allows you to:
- Track Your Progress: Log your nutrition, activity, and weight in real-time.
- Resource Library: Access personalized meal plans, educational content, and lifestyle guidance curated by our physicians.
- Seamless Integration: Sync with your wearable devices.
Who May Benefit From a Weight Loss Program?
Medical weight management may be appropriate for women who:
- Are struggling to lose weight despite lifestyle efforts
- Have a body mass index (BMI) in the overweight or obese range
- Have weight-related conditions such as insulin resistance, prediabetes, or elevated cholesterol
- Have experienced weight changes related to pregnancy, menopause, or hormonal shifts
- Are seeking a structured, physician-guided approach to weight loss
Your provider will help determine whether this program is appropriate for you.
Why Choose Birmingham OB/Gyn?
Our Weight Loss Program is integrated within your OB/Gyn care, allowing us to consider the full picture of your health — including reproductive, hormonal, and metabolic factors.
Patients benefit from:
- Physician-guided management of modern weight loss medications, including GLP-1 therapies, with careful consideration of hormonal and reproductive health.
- Care led by physicians board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, and Obesity Medicine
- A women-focused medical approach
- Ongoing medical supervision
- A supportive, judgment-free environment.
We prioritize long-term health rather than quick or unsustainable solutions
Getting Started
If you are interested in learning more about our Weight Loss Program, we encourage you to schedule a consultation. During your visit, your provider will review your medical history, discuss your goals, and determine appropriate next steps.
📞 To schedule an appointment, call our office at 205-933-8334 or request an appointment online.
