New Image Weight Loss Program

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New Image's Medical Weight Loss Program is recommended for people who want a physician-supervised plan that also uses prescription weight loss medications when appropriate. We also believe this program is highly effective for people motivated to lose weight but can’t seem to do it on their own or with the help of other weight loss products or services. Another benefit of the Medical Weight Loss Program is the individual attention each patient receives. Unlike many in-and-out-the-door weight loss clinics, our medical staff, including Dr. Mercadante, is available for consultation almost anytime during the week by fax, telephone, or email.

The New Image Weight Loss program is a structured four-step medical approach that is designed to evaluate, educate and construct an individualized plan that addresses your particular weight loss issues. Our program includes the following services:

Medical Evaluation - tailored to assess your body type
and determine if any underlying medical conditions could
be contributing to your weight gain problem. A physical
exam, measurement of Body Mass Index, review of
current and past,medical problems and review of prior
weight loss attempts is part of the evaluation.

Body Composition Analysis - using our state of the
art Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) scale to
measure body fat versus lean body mass. The analysis
also includes the measurement of Basal Metabolic Rate.
These measurements provide the basis for selecting the
appropriate weight management approach and they are
important in tracking the weight loss progress.

Nutrition Consultation - by our registered dietician
provides both nutrition education and development of a
daily meal plan based on your measured Basal Metabolic
Rate, physical condition, medical needs and weight loss
goals. This service is optional.

Weight Loss Plan - the result is a comprehensive
weight loss plan designed specifically for your needs.
The plan contains your overall medical evaluation, body
composition analysis, metabolic rate, a diet plan for
your target calorie intake, a physical activity outline
and your weight loss goal. Follow-up visits provide
benchmarking of your progress using various personal
parameters.

Did you know that your current medical coverage may reimburse you for your weight loss visits?

They may if it's a medically managed program. May of our patients are reimbursed for their visits.