Medical Weight Loss
Physician-supervised weight loss built around your body, including GLP-1 medications and real nutrition support.
Lasting weight loss, with a medical team behind it
Weight is not a willpower problem, and the diet-and-restart cycle is exhausting. Sustainable weight loss usually needs a medical approach: understanding what is actually driving the weight, using the right tools, and building habits that hold.
At North Jersey Health & Wellness, our physician-supervised program combines careful medical care, including GLP-1 medications when appropriate, with real nutrition support from a registered dietitian. The result is weight loss that is safe, monitored, and built to last.
Is our weight management program right for you?
Our program tends to be a good fit if any of these sound familiar:
- You have tried diets that worked for a while, then stopped
- Your weight is affecting your health, energy, or confidence
- You want medical support, not another fad
- You are curious whether GLP-1 medications are right for you
- You want a plan built around your body, not a template
- You want someone monitoring your progress and your labs
An evaluation with one of our physicians is the starting point, so your plan is based on your health and goals rather than a one-size approach.
GLP-1 medications, done right
GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide are the most effective weight loss medications medicine has ever had, and they work best inside a real program:
- Medical screening first, to confirm a GLP-1 is safe and appropriate for you
- Careful dose management, so side effects stay manageable
- A muscle-preserving approach, with nutrition and protein guidance so you lose fat, not muscle
- Ongoing monitoring of your progress and health
- A plan for keeping the weight off, not just taking it off. Read our honest guide to what GLP-1 medications can and cannot do
What our weight management program includes
We treat the whole picture, not just the number on the scale:
- A thorough medical evaluation and personalized plan
- GLP-1 medication management when it is the right fit, closely monitored
- Nutrition counseling with our registered dietitian, Heather Campanile. See our nutritional counseling
- Body composition testing to track fat and muscle, not just weight
- Regular check-ins to keep you on track and adjust as needed
Medication and nutrition are handled together by one team, so you are not managing your prescription and your eating plan as two separate things. That coordination is what makes the results stick.
What getting started looks like
- Reach out. Call or book online. We will get you scheduled, often quickly.
- Meet with a provider. A thorough, unhurried evaluation with no judgment.
- Get a personalized plan. Treatment matched to you, and adjusted as you go.
- Feel supported. We check in and change course as needed until you are doing better.
Weight management across North Jersey
We see patients in person at four New Jersey locations, by secure telehealth, and with house calls when that works best:
Not sure which office is closest, or whether telehealth is right for you? Call us at (201) 588-3491 and we will help you figure it out.
Why patients choose NJHW for medical weight loss
- Led by Dr. Derek Berberian, MD, board-certified in psychiatry and neurology
- A team that keeps your medication and therapy on the same page
- Four New Jersey offices, plus virtual visits and house calls
- Most major insurance accepted, with help checking your coverage
- Treatment built around you, adjusted as your needs change
Medical weight loss and GLP-1s: common questions
What is medical weight loss?
Medical weight loss is a physician-supervised program that treats weight as a health issue, not a willpower problem. It combines a medical evaluation, tools like GLP-1 medications when appropriate, nutrition support, and ongoing monitoring, so results are safe and lasting.
Are GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide available?
Yes. GLP-1 medications, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, are available through our weight management program for patients who are a medical fit. We screen your history first, manage the dose carefully, and monitor you throughout.
How do GLP-1 medications work, and are they safe?
GLP-1 medications mimic a hormone that regulates appetite, so you feel full sooner and the constant thoughts about food quiet down. They are FDA-approved and safe for the right patients when medically supervised, which is exactly how our program provides them.
Do you offer nutrition counseling with the program?
Yes. Nutrition support from our registered dietitian is a core part of the program. Medication quiets appetite, but lasting results come from changes to how you eat, which is why medical care and nutrition work together here.
How much weight can I expect to lose?
It varies by person and approach. In clinical trials, patients on semaglutide lost around 15 percent of their body weight on average, and tirzepatide pushed closer to 20 percent. Your physician will set realistic expectations based on your health and goals.
Does insurance cover medical weight loss or GLP-1 medications?
Coverage varies by plan, and some GLP-1 medications require prior authorization. North Jersey Health & Wellness will help you understand your coverage before you begin. Call (201) 588-3491 with questions.
Ready to try an approach that lasts?
You do not have to white-knuckle another diet. Start with a conversation, and we will take it from there.