Physician-supervised, judgment-free
Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Anaheim, CA
Individualized weight management with nutrition, activity, behavioral support, and GLP-1 options when appropriate.
Schedule a weight management visitScience-based support
What Is Medical Weight Loss in Anaheim, CA?
Medical weight loss in Anaheim, CA is weight management supervised by a physician, based on your health history and grounded in science rather than a one-size-fits-all program. Dr. Wadhwa evaluates the medical, behavioral, and hormonal factors that contribute to weight gain, then develops a realistic plan for your daily life. Because weight management is part of your overall primary care, it can be coordinated with chronic disease management when needed.
Medication eligibility
Who Qualifies for GLP-1 Weight Loss Medication?
Adults may qualify for an FDA-approved GLP-1 weight management medication if they have a BMI of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol. The FDA approved semaglutide (Wegovy) for chronic weight management in 2021 and tirzepatide (Zepbound) in 2023, both alongside a reduced-calorie diet and more activity. Dr. Wadhwa evaluates candidacy, prescribes and manages these medications, and monitors side effects at follow-ups.
Built around your life
What Does an Individualized Weight Loss Plan Include?
An individualized weight loss plan matches nutrition, activity, behavior, and medication choices to your health, preferences, and current fitness level. No two patients have the same relationship with food, metabolism, or stress, so Westlight Medical Group builds each plan around the person and adjusts it as your needs and goals change over time. Weight, BMI, and metabolic health are also tracked at every preventive care visit. Your plan may include:
- Nutrition guidance tailored to your preferences
- Physical activity recommendations for your fitness level
- Strategies for emotional eating and food cravings
- Medication options when clinically indicated
- Regular monitoring of progress and metabolic health markers
Connected metabolic care
How Does Weight Loss Help With Type 2 Diabetes?
Losing even a modest amount of weight can help improve blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol, according to the CDC. For a 200-pound person, a 5 percent loss is about 10 pounds. For patients in Anaheim, CA living with type 2 diabetes, Dr. Wadhwa treats weight and diabetes as connected conditions within one plan. GLP-1 medications may be an option for some patients with diabetes, and chronic care management and weight management are coordinated side by side.
Your first appointment
What Happens at a Weight Management Visit in Anaheim, CA?
At your first visit, Dr. Wadhwa reviews your medical and weight history and checks factors such as thyroid function, insulin resistance, hormones, sleep, and stress. The visit includes a physical exam, lab review, and treatment discussion. Together, you set realistic goals and a follow-up schedule to monitor progress. There is no judgment, only evidence-based support. If you take a GLP-1 medication and develop severe stomach pain or signs of a severe allergic reaction, call 911 or seek emergency care.
Accepting new patients
How Do You Book a Medical Weight Loss Visit in Anaheim, CA?
To book a medical weight loss visit at Westlight Medical Group, call (657) 749-6633 or request an appointment online. The practice is accepting new adult patients and offers in-person visits in Anaheim plus telehealth across Orange County. Medicare and most major plans are accepted, including Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Healthcare, and cash-pay is available. Review accepted insurance plans before your first visit. This page shares general information, not medical advice. Results vary from person to person.