Why a medical program
Weight affects blood pressure, blood sugar, joints, sleep and energy, and quick-fix diets rarely last. A medical program looks at your whole health picture and changes course when something isn’t working.
How the program works
- Medical evaluation. Dr. Gonzales reviews your health history, current medications and goals, and orders lab work when it’s needed.
- Your plan. A plan built for you, which may include nutrition guidance, activity goals and, when medically appropriate, oral or injectable medication.
- Regular check-ins. Follow-up visits track your progress and adjust your plan along the way.
Medication options
When medication is medically appropriate, Dr. Gonzales offers both oral and injectable options. He prescribes only after a medical evaluation, explains how your medication works and its possible side effects, and adjusts your dose at follow-up visits.
Medication works best alongside changes in eating and activity, so it’s one part of your plan, not a stand-alone prescription.
Who it’s for
Adults who have struggled to lose weight or keep it off on their own, including people with weight-related health concerns. Dr. Gonzales will tell you whether medical weight loss is a good fit, or whether another approach is safer for you.
Finishing touches
Some patients pair weight loss with SculpSure body contouring for stubborn areas, or with hormone optimization when low hormone levels are part of the picture. Individual results vary.
Medically reviewed by Norman Gonzales, MD, on October 22, 2026.
Common questions
What is included in medical weight loss?
A medical evaluation, a plan built around your health and goals, and regular check-ins with Dr. Gonzales. When medically appropriate, your plan may include oral or injectable medication.
Do you offer weight loss medication?
Yes. When it’s medically appropriate, we offer oral and injectable options. Dr. Gonzales prescribes them after a medical evaluation and checks your progress and side effects at regular follow-up visits.
Do I have to follow a specific diet?
No single diet fits everyone. Your nutrition guidance is shaped around your health, your preferences and what you can keep up long term.
How often are follow-up visits?
You’ll have regular check-ins. How often depends on your plan, and Dr. Gonzales will set the schedule with you at your first visit.
How much weight will I lose?
It varies from person to person. We set realistic goals with you at your consultation and adjust your plan as you go. Individual results vary.
Is medical weight loss covered by insurance?
Coverage depends on your plan. Please call us at 757-821-7680 to discuss payment options.