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Our Medical Bariatric Team: (From left – Dr. Henneth Corado, Dr. Monica Anz-Cavazos; Linda Golden, FNP-C; Vanessa Rodriguez, FNP-C; Heidi Jensen, RD)
Sage Bariatric’s weight loss clinic in San Antonio encompasses both surgical and non-surgical approaches to weight loss, including bariatric surgery and weight loss drugs. Our medical team offers a weight loss clinic that focuses on losing weight without surgery. Sage Bariatric’s medical team consists of Dr. Monica Anz-Cavazos, Dr. Henneth Corado, Linda Golden, DNP, Vanessa Rodriguez, FNP, Katie Caulfield, FNP, Sarah Saenz, RD, LD, and Jessica Tupa, MDS, RD, LD. Each member has extensive experience in the treatment of obesity. Dr. Anz-Cavazos and Dr. Corado both are trained in Internal Medicine but focus 100% of their practice on obesity treatment, and Dr. Corado is certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Our nurse practitioners have many years of experience in weight loss medicine and offer tremendous help to our patients. Our dieticians have extensive training and experience in weight management and are a key-support for our patients. They are a power team!
Our weight loss clinic in San Antonio utilizes an array of treatment options. Obesity is a complex disease and requires a multidisciplinary approach for lasting treatment. Pharmacologic treatment such as appetite suppressants are commonly used, both by themselves and in conjunction with surgery. Some of these anti-obesity medications, or “weight loss drugs”, help by focusing on controlling appetite. Others concentrate on the part of the brain that causes cravings. Still others affect how we perceive hunger. At times we use a combination of the different medications to help patients tackle hunger and focus on health. We pay careful attention when choosing medications for each patient, and we monitor patients closely to make sure the medications are working in a safe and effective way. Examples of the medications we use include, but are not limited to: Mounjaro, Oxempic, Saxenda, Wegovy, phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave, Zepbound, and others. Read more about out non-surgical treatments here.
With guided support in areas of nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle, weight loss medications can have a big impact on your health and wellness. It is important to see us regularly to monitor safety and effectiveness, and so we can make adjustments as needed along the way. Our weight loss clinic also works closely with a bariatric counseling center and a metabolic physical therapy team, all of which can fill your weight loss toolbox to provide you with what you need to lose weight and keep it off.
A comprehensive and individualized program is designed for each patient in our San Antonio weight loss clinic. We look at obesity from multiple angles. We have many components of our body and mind that affect our weight. For some, it is largely appetite. For others, emotions are the cornerstone. Types of food can be a huge contributor for many. Others are best served by getting their metabolism moving with exercise. And for many, it’s a combination of all of those. We help determine what each patient needs to focus on and create an individualized plan on how best to help each person.
Dietary support is critical to losing weight in a healthy and sustainable way. As one of our patients explains, “You can’t outrun the fork.” No matter how much you exercise, your eating patterns and diet have the greatest impact on your weight. The Registered Dietitians of our San Antonio weight loss clinic team are excited to help our patients achieve their goals.
Unlike many weight loss clinics, Sage Bariatric Institute accepts insurance! If you have health insurance, we will use your insurance just like any other doctor’s office. This helps patients be consistent in their care and come for regular visits, which is a key to long-term success.
Kristen started her weight loss journey seven years ago at the encouragement of her primary care doctor. She had some success with medications, but the weight lost found its way back over time. She then turned to Sage Bariatric Institute for help. She took classes to learn about a healthy diet and exercise. She was prescribed medications to help with her weight loss. Seeing the weight come off encouraged her, and she stayed on track. She started at 315 and has gotten down to 200lbs. She has been able to keep her weight off and continues to choose a healthy diet and exercise routine. “I can now keep my weight off and continue to choose a healthy diet and exercise routine, all because of Sage Bariatric. I thank the entire staff here at Sage for helping me,” Kristen says.
By taking advantage of these resources, you can achieve the support you need to be successful in your weight loss journey. Let’s get started! Give us a call today!
