Episode 143: How to Choose Your Obesity Medicine Specialist

In navigating the landscape of weight loss, understanding key considerations such as treatment options, insurance coverage, and professional qualifications is paramount. In this episode, I have discussed four things that you should be aware of prior to getting started with your weight loss journey and where to go to seek help. Consider three avenues for weight loss care: traditional in-person clinics, direct patient care or concierge clinics that require cash payments, and various telehealth options. However, before selecting a provider, clarify your goals and grasp treatment plans and available resources. Lifestyle changes are pivotal, with medication for sustainable results. Also, check insurance coverage as not all plans cover weight loss medications, impacting your access to treatments. It is also important to verify that professionals guiding you have certification in obesity medicine or related fields to receive tailored expert guidance. Ready to kickstart your weight loss journey? Tune in to this episode for invaluable insights and guidance! Don't miss out – listen now!   Episode Highlights: Options for weight loss care Importance of defining personal goals and preferences before choosing a weight loss care provider Understanding insurance coverage Being open to the weight loss process  Availability of supportive doctors and resources for achieving better health Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly: Website | drshellymd.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/drshellymd Instagram | @drshellymd Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/drshellymd Twitter | @drshellymd About Dr. Alicia Shelly Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH.  Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014.  In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss,  where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, “Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''.   Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!) 👉 Click