Physician-led care in Mission Hills and La Jolla

Physician-led weight care in San Diego

Medical weight loss in San Diego

Medical weight loss is not a product you buy — it is a clinical evaluation. A clinician reviews your weight history, health information, and goals, then explains whether a medical plan is appropriate and what monitoring it involves.

Tailored by sex — see Medical weight loss for men or medical weight loss for women.

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Medically reviewed by Dr. Shawn Vedamani, MD — Co-founder and Medical Director, Hormones and Wellness by SD Body. View credentials.
This page is educational and is not medical advice.

If you have tried to lose weight and it has not held, the problem is rarely willpower. Weight is influenced by metabolism, hormones, medications, sleep, and history. At Hormones and Wellness by SD Body, weight care starts with a clinician who looks at the whole picture, not a one-size protocol.

Who considers medical weight loss?

People come to us when diet and exercise alone have not produced lasting results, when weight has changed with age or a life event, or when a related condition makes weight harder to manage. A clinician evaluation determines whether a medical approach is appropriate for you.

What a medical evaluation reviews

  • Weight and health history, including previous attempts
  • Relevant labs and measurements, when clinically appropriate
  • Medications and conditions that can affect weight
  • Your goals, timeline, and preferences

How care works

  1. Intake — you tell us your history and goals, with time to talk.
  2. Evaluation — a clinician determines whether testing or measurements are appropriate.
  3. Consultation — a clinician reviews candidacy and explains options, risks, and alternatives.
  4. Plan and monitoring — if a medical plan fits, the clinician explains follow-up and how progress is tracked.

Why physician-led weight care matters

This practice is run by real medical doctors. When medication or a medical plan is part of weight care, having a clinician evaluate candidacy and monitor your response is what makes it care rather than a transaction. Meet the practice.

Related care

Weight loss questions patients ask

Is medical weight loss right for me?
That is a clinical decision. A clinician reviews your history, health information, and goals to determine whether a medical plan is appropriate and what the alternatives are.
How fast will I lose weight?
We do not promise a number or a timeline. Response varies by person. A clinician explains what to expect and monitors your progress.
Will I have to stay on treatment forever?
Duration depends on the reason for treatment, your response, risks, preferences, and medical guidance. A clinician explains the monitoring plan and how treatment may be changed or stopped.
Do you have a location near me?
We see patients in person at two San Diego clinics: Mission Hills and La Jolla. You choose the location that is most convenient.
Does insurance cover it?
Coverage and self-pay costs depend on the service and your plan. We will walk through what is included before you commit.
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Where we see you

Two clinics, in person, in San Diego

Choose the location closer to you. Each clinic has its own team, hours, and services.

Exterior of the SD Body Mission Hills clinic on Hancock St, San Diego
Clinic 01

Mission Hills

1747 Hancock St Ste C, San Diego, CA 92101

Mon to Thu 8am to 4pm, Fri 8am to 3pm

Front office and hallway of the SD Body La Jolla clinic on Fay Ave
Clinic 02

La Jolla

7710 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA 92037

Mon to Thu 9am to 5pm, Fri 9am to 3pm (wellness open Sat & Sun)

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