Weight Navigation Program
Weight Navigation Program
Obesity is a challenging, complex disease. Everyone’s needs are different, and no single treatment or program will be right for everyone. University of Michigan Health offers many weight control programs, but knowing which one to choose may be difficult.
When individuals and their primary care providers need guidance, the Weight Navigation Program can provide expert assistance from a physician trained in obesity medicine. Our program helps individuals find a path to effective weight loss.
What to Expect at Your Visit
A typical first appointment includes:
- Review of weight and health history
- Blood tests
- Consideration of weight-related tests
- Guided discussion of program options
Finding Your Weight Control Treatment Plan
You and your physician will review your weight trends and challenges from the past and present, as well as your current medical conditions and medications.
The physician will use individual preferences, weight/medical information, financial considerations, and other eligibility factors to help narrow down the choices of weight treatment programs. Additional testing or consultation may be required before making a final recommendation.
Appointment Information
A referral from a primary care provider is required to join the Weight Navigation Program. Once the referral is received, you will be contacted to schedule your first appointment.
For more information or to refer a patient, call 734-647-5871.
Locations
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Adult Medicine & Pediatric Clinic | Canton Health Center 1051 N Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187-5097Get Directions -
Family Medicine Clinic | Briarwood Family Medicine 1801 Briarwood Cir
Briarwood Building 10
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3347Get Directions -
Family Medicine Clinic | Chelsea Health Center 14700 E Old US Highway 12
Chelsea, MI 48118-1185Get Directions -
Family Medicine Clinic | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 2300
Lobby H
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484Get Directions -
Family Medicine Clinic | Ypsilanti Health Center 300 W Michigan Ave Ste 4000
Ypsilanti, MI 48197-5443Get Directions -
General Medicine Clinic | Northville Health Center 39901 Traditions Dr
Floor 2
Northville, MI 48168-9493Get Directions -
Internal Medicine Clinic | Briarwood Medical Group 375 Briarwood Cir
Briarwood Building 3
Ann Arbor, MI 48108-1605Get Directions -
Internal Medicine Clinic | Saline Health Center 700 Woodland Dr E
Floor 1
Saline, MI 48176-1620Get Directions -
Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes Clinic | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 1300
Lobby C
Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484Get Directions
Doctors
Patricia Karina Arizaca-Dileo, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Internal Medicine
Shalini Bhattacharya, MD
Clinical Instructor
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Jonathan Gabriel Gabison, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Family Medicine
Asim Mohammed Kagzi, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Internal Medicine
Andrew Timothy Kraftson, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Endocrinology, Internal Medicine
Amal Elsayed Othman, MD
Clinical Instructor
Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
Arielle Terran Schaffer-White, MD
Clinical Instructor
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics
Tanvi Shah, MBBS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Endocrinology, Internal Medicine
Arrice Chanel Bryant Shipley, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Family Medicine
Wala Walid Tout, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Family Medicine
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