Obesity
NYU Langone doctors are experienced in helping people who are affected by obesity lose weight. Obesity is defined as having too much body fat relative to height. It is a serious condition that increases a person’s risk of developing a variety of health problems, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
NYU Langone has a team of weight management experts that includes internists that specialize in obesity; registered dietitians, who assist in meal planning; endocrinologists, doctors who treat hormone conditions; and bariatric, or weight loss, surgeons. These specialists work together to create a personalized plan to help you lose weight and prevent or manage obesity-related conditions.
NYU Langone’s Weight Management Program and Weight Management Program at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn offer a wide range of evidence-based treatment options to help you lose weight, including medically supervised meal replacement with nutritional and behavioral support.
Treatment for Obesity in Adults
NYU Langone’s weight loss specialists often recommend lifestyle changes and medication to help people with obesity lose weight safely. Our surgeons specialize in bariatric procedures. They can help determine whether you may be a good candidate for surgery.
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Lifestyle Modifications for ObesityOur specialists recommend making diet and exercise changes to manage or prevent obesity.
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Medically Supervised Weight Loss for ObesityOur medically supervised meal replacement programs can help people who are obese lose weight.
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Medication for ObesityMedications can help people with obesity lose weight.
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Bariatric Surgery for ObesityBariatric surgery may be an option when other obesity treatments do not result in significant weight loss.
Our Research and Education in Obesity
Learn more about our research and professional education opportunities.
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