Medical Weight Loss
The Vanderbilt Medical Weight Loss Program provides a comprehensive, evidence-based approach for achieving long-term weight loss. You’ll work with a team of caring experts who will help you develop a personalized weight loss plan combining medical, nutritional, exercise and psychological support. Together, we can help you reach your weight loss goals and live a healthy, vibrant life.
Conditions We Treat
Meet Your Care Team
Barbara G. Carranza LeonMD
- Cardiovascular Medicine, Diabetes, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, General Surgery, Lipid Disorders
Gitanjali SrivastavaMD, FACP, FAAP
- Adult Obesity, Diabetes, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology, Pediatric Obesity
Sahar TakkoucheMD
- Bariatric/Weight Loss Surgery, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hypertension, Nutrition
Why Choose Medical Weight Loss at Vanderbilt
- Highly skilled teamOur board-certified doctors are specially trained and experienced in all aspects of weight loss. Our specialists partner with you and a team of nurses, dietitians, exercise physiologists and psychologists to help you meet your weight loss goals.
- Personalized care
After conducting a comprehensive evaluation of your overall health, we tailor your weight loss plan to meet your unique needs and health goals. This might include working with a registered dietitian and an exercise physiologist to develop healthy diet and safe fitness plans.
- Access to a fitness facility
You can join the Vanderbilt Dayani Center for Health and Wellness (a medical fitness facility) for a reduced membership fee. As a member, you have access to a variety of classes and specialists to help you exercise safely on your own.
- Support
We offer ongoing support services to help you during your weight loss journey. Your care team will check in with you to see how you’re doing and to answer any questions. Also, if needed, you can schedule follow-up appointments with our registered dietitian and/or our exercise physiologist.
- Innovation
As part of an academic medical center, our team is continually exploring new and innovative approaches for weight loss. To help you achieve life-changing results, we provide you with access to the latest proven treatment options.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments and services, including:
- Medication
- Diet plan
- Exercise plan