Physician-led medical weight management

More Than Weight Loss.

We treat obesity as a chronic disease. Our comprehensive program is designed to improve your health, protect your kidneys and heart, and help you achieve sustainable results.

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Already taking Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, Zepbound®, or another weight-management medication? You are still welcome.

Who may qualify

Medical weight management for patients who need more than a quick fix

Eligibility is based on body mass index and weight-related health conditions. Our team can review your history and insurance benefits with you.

You may qualify with:

BMI ≥30

with or without another condition

BMI ≥27

with at least one weight-related condition

Not sure of your BMI or whether you qualify? Call us. We will help you understand your options.

✓ Chronic kidney disease

✓ High blood pressure

✓ Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes

✓ Heart disease

✓ High cholesterol

✓ Fatty liver disease

✓ Obstructive sleep apnea

✓ Osteoarthritis

✓ Polycystic ovary syndrome

✓ Other obesity-related conditions

Already on medication?

You do not have to start over.

Even if another clinician already prescribed your medication, our team can help you get more from your treatment plan.

✓Break through a weight-loss plateau
✓Optimize medication selection and dosing
✓Manage side effects and improve adherence
✓Minimize muscle loss during weight reduction
✓Add dietitian and lifestyle support
✓Navigate insurance coverage and prior authorizations
✓Build a long-term maintenance strategy

What the program includes

A comprehensive, whole-person approach

Our clinic combines medical treatment, nutritional support, body composition monitoring, and ongoing care coordination.

Physician-Led Medical Care

A personalized treatment plan based on your medical history, kidney health, metabolic risk, medications, and goals.

Insurance Navigation

We verify benefits, submit prior authorizations when appropriate, and discuss alternatives when a medication is not covered.

Registered Dietitian Support

Individualized nutrition counseling from a dietitian experienced in kidney, heart, diabetes, and obesity care.

Body Composition Analysis

We track more than weight, including muscle mass, body fat percentage, visceral fat, hydration, and changes over time.

CCM

Chronic Care Management

Eligible patients may receive monthly support with medication monitoring, goal tracking, education, and care coordination.

Lifestyle Coaching

Practical guidance on nutrition, protein intake, strength training, physical activity, healthy habits, and preventing weight regain.

Your visit schedule

Frequent support first, then long-term maintenance

Your schedule may be individualized, but most patients begin with monthly visits and transition to less frequent follow-up once stable.

Phase 1 - Active Weight Loss

Build momentum with monthly visits

Monthly

✓Monitor progress and body composition
✓Adjust medications and manage side effects
✓Review nutrition, activity, and goals
✓Address barriers and celebrate milestones

Phase 2 - Long-Term Maintenance

Protect your results over time

Typically every 3 months

Once you are stable and doing well, visits generally transition to every three months. This helps maintain your progress while continuing medical monitoring and support.

Potential benefits

Become healthier, not simply lighter

Results vary by patient, but comprehensive weight management may improve several areas of health.

✓ Sustainable weight loss

✓ Better blood sugar control

✓ Lower blood pressure

✓ Improved kidney health

✓ Lower cardiovascular risk

✓ Better mobility and energy

✓ Better sleep

✓ Reduced medication burden

Insurance coverage

We help make care easier to navigate

Many insurance plans cover obesity-related medical visits and chronic care services. Coverage for specific weight-management medications depends on your plan.

Our team will help you understand your benefits and discuss available treatment options.

Insurance coverage, medication approval, copayments, and eligibility vary by plan and individual circumstances. Coverage cannot be guaranteed.

We verify benefits
Our staff reviews available medical and pharmacy coverage.

We submit prior authorizations
When clinically appropriate and required by your insurer.

We discuss alternatives
If your preferred medication is not covered or is not the best fit.

Common questions

What patients often ask

Can I join if I am already taking a weight-loss medication?

Yes. We can help optimize your medication plan, manage side effects, monitor muscle mass, improve nutrition, and create a long-term maintenance strategy.

Will I see a dietitian?

Dietitian support is part of the comprehensive program and may be tailored to your kidney health, diabetes risk, cardiovascular health, and weight-management goals.

How often will I be seen?

Most patients begin with monthly visits. Once stable and progressing well, follow-up is generally relaxed to every three months.

Does insurance cover the program?

Many plans cover medical visits and certain support services. Medication coverage varies. Our team will verify benefits and submit prior authorizations when appropriate.

Take the first step toward better health.

Schedule a consultation with the Snohomish Kidney Institute Kidney Metabolism & Weight Loss Clinic.