Adult Weight Management

Adult Weight Management by Dr. Tara Altepeter, an obesity medicine specialist with Alega Health, a medical weight loss practice for adult, teen, and pediatric patients in the Silver Spring, MD community.

Your individualized weight loss plan includes:

  • screening for medications/medical conditions that may be impacting your weight
  • prescription of FDA-approved medications for weight management (if medically appropriate and desired)
  • personalized nutrition advice and plans that take into account your needs, preferences, and lifestyle
  • guidance on physical activity, coaching/problem-solving to address individual challenges that are impeding your progress
  • addressing other factors that may contribute to difficulties in losing weight (such as sleep disturbances, hormonal shifts, chronic stress, etc.)