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Tampa General Offers
A Safe And Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program
It’s no secret that the rate of adult obesity in the United States General Hospital (TGH)
continues to rise. Recent figures from the Centers for Disease Concierge Health offers
Control and Prevention (CDC) report that 41.9 percent of a medically supervised,
Americans are living with obesity, and medical costs associated safe and effective weight
with the condition totaled nearly $173 billion in 2019. management program
According to the Trust for America’s Health, which tracks available to Palm Beach and
obesity rates across the country, 22 states now report rates at Treasure Coast residents.
or above 35 percent. At 31 percent, Florida’s obesity rate fairs Individuals will work
slightly better, but there’s still cause for concern. one-on-one with Dr. Laurie
Obesity contributes to chronic health issues such as high Rothman, who is board
blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and cardiovascular certified in family medicine
disease. Plus, the noisy marketplace for weight loss remedies is and obesity medicine, to
daunting. How do you know which programs are reputable? If develop a personalized, Dr. Laurie Rothman and consider factors such as family history. “We’re looking
it involves medication, will you need a physician’s input? goal-oriented weight
For those struggling with losing weight, or their management strategy that may or may not include
weight contributes to a chronic health condition, Tampa medication. Rothman has been practicing medicine for
nearly 25 years and has two decades of experience caring
for patients in Palm Beach County.
Rothman’s clinical focus is on preventative care,
wellness and metabolic health for adults and adolescents
age 12 and up. She pursued board certification in obesity
medicine after recognizing trends among her patients
with hypertension, heart disease, osteoarthritis and other
chronic conditions.
“I wanted to strengthen my training and knowledge
in prevention and nutrition,” said Rothman. “I started
integrating the concepts into my practice.”
For example, she will review a patient’s overall health
at total health and well-being to find lifestyle changes that
are sustainable for the long term.”
The Weight Management Program is structured as a
membership with tiered pricing:
• $300/month for three months
• $280/month for six months
Membership includes:
• Two visits per month with a physician who is board
certified in obesity medicine
• Two visits per month with a registered nurse
• Weight loss strategy, counseling, nutrition support,
and psychological and social support
• Prescription medications, such as semaglutide and
tirzepatide, will be prescribed if appropriate, for an
additional cost
• Monthly body composition evaluation using a Tanita scale
The use of medication, along with lifestyle
improvements in diet and exercise, results in weight loss
that reduces the risk of major coronary events, including
heart attacks and strokes, improves metabolic health and
manages blood glucose levels.
You do not need to be a member of TGH Concierge
Health to join the weight management program.
If you’re diagnosed with a chronic health condition, or
are at risk, commencing a medically supervised weight
management program offers you peace of mind, knowing
that the program is backed by the world-class care of
TGH, Florida’s leading academic health system.
TGH Concierge Health, a service of TGH Primary
Care, is part of TGH’s commitment to connecting the
Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast communities to
world-class care. TGH Concierge Health patients receive
the highest level of primary care, with after-hours access
and personalized care plans. TGH Concierge Health
includes same-day or next-day appointments, after-hours
communication with the concierge physician or staff,
annual executive-level physical examinations and more.
For more information about the weight management
program offered by TGH Concierge Health, please
call (561) 739-4TGH (4844) or visit TGH.org/
ConciergeHealth.