Weight Navigation Program

Weight Navigation Program

  • About
  • What to Expect
  • Appointments
  • Locations
  • Doctors

    • 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
    • Review of research opportunities

    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. Your primary care provider will order and submit lab work. After we receive the lab work, we will contact the you and provide a questionnaire. After our team reviews the questionnaire, we will work with you to schedule your first appointment.

    For more information or to refer a patient, call 734-647-5871.

    Locations
    • Family Medicine Clinic | Briarwood Family Medicine 1801 Briarwood Cir
      Briarwood Building 10
      Ann Arbor, MI 48108-3347       Get Directions
    • Family Medicine Clinic | Chelsea Health Center 14700 E Old US Highway 12
      Chelsea, MI 48118-1185       Get Directions
    • Family Medicine Clinic | Domino's Farms 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr Ste 2300
      Lobby H
      Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484       Get Directions
    • Family Medicine Clinic | Ypsilanti Health Center 300 W Michigan Ave Ste 4000
      Ypsilanti, MI 48197-5443       Get Directions

    Doctors

     Search for a U-M Health doctor     Jonathan Gabriel Gabison, MD

    Jonathan Gabriel Gabison, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Family Medicine

    Amal Elsayed Othman, MD

    AMAL Elsayed OTHMAN, MD

    Clinical Instructor

    Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine

    Wala Walid Tout, MD

    Wala Walid Tout, MD

    Clinical Assistant Professor

    Family Medicine

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