Weight Management: Program Overview

Perhaps you have been diagnosed with a weight related medical condition or maybe you want to create some healthier habits. No matter the reason, we are glad you have joined us. The Weight Management page has tips, recipes and information from Mayo Clinic experts to help you create a healthier lifestyle. And if weight loss in one of your goals, you can learn more about options available to support your journey, including lifestyle changes, medication, procedures or surgery.

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Mayo Clinic's Advanced Weight Management Program

At Mayo Clinic we want to do more than help you lose weight. We want to help you achieve your wellness goal and make life-long changes for a healthier lifestyle. That is why Mayo Clinic created the Advanced Weight Management Program.

Team of Experts

The number of options available to help you lose weight can be overwhelming. That is why it is important to meet with a provider who specializes in weight management. At Mayo Clinic, we bring not only a single provider but a team of experts who specialize in weight management. Our team includes:

Endocrinologists
Gastroenterologists
Surgeons
Psychologists
Nurse practitioners
Registered dietitians
Nurses
Wellness coaches

The breadth of experts in the program allows us to build a team that best supports your individual needs and goals.

Creating a Customized Plan

There are many options available to support weight loss, and it can be overwhelming to determine what option is best for you. At Mayo Clinic, we offer solutions that have been shown through research to support success. These include:

Lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise and stress management
Medications
Non-surgical procedures
Surgical procedures

More details on each of these options are available on this page. Our experts will work with you to explore these options in more detail and create an individualized plan that is best for you.

Support Your Journey

We don’t simply create a weight loss plan for you. We give you support and expertise to help you through your journey. The support you receive will be specific to your plan. For example, if you have a weight loss medication, you will have follow-up visits with your medical team to determine if adjustments are needed. Or, you may have a wellness coach you meet with regularly by phone to support diet, exercise or stress management habits you are developing.

Contact Us

You can learn more about Mayo Clinic’s Advanced Weight Management Program contact our teams in: