Losing weight is a goal that requires a strong personal support system and a knowledgeable advocate to be achieved most effectively.

Sometimes overweight and obesity can be caused by underlying medical conditions that not only make shedding pounds extra difficult, but also could have broader effects on your health.

If you are overweight or obese, Dr. Mikail will first perform a history and physical exam, and order any necessary diagnostic tests, to determine if you have a medical condition that is contributing to your weight gain. 

Using evidence-based principles of health behavior modification, she will then work with you to develop an appropriate diet and physical activity plan to help you reach and maintain a more healthy weight and lifestyle, gradually and naturally. 

From the CDC: 

The Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity

Research has shown that as people become "overweight" and "obese,"* their risk for developing the following conditions increases:

--Coronary heart disease

--Type 2 diabetes

--Cancers (endometrial, breast, colon)

--Hypertension (high blood pressure)

--High cholesterol

--Stroke

--Liver & Gallbladder disease

--Sleep apnea/breathing problems

--Osteoarthritis 

--Gynecological problems 

*Overweight is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher; obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or higher