Weight Management

Northwestern Medicine offers a healthy approach to weight loss with a full spectrum of care designed just for you. Weight management services include:

• Multidisciplinary team of medical professionals
• Personal weight loss plans and guidance at every stage
• Nonsurgical and surgical weight loss treatment options available
• Pre and post-treatment support

Your weight loss team

Your weight loss team includes medical professionals from many specialties who guide your care before, during and after treatment.

Team members* may include:

• Board-certified physicians
• Registered dietitian
• Clinical psychologist
• Nurse clinician
• Exercise specialist

Health risks

Obesity can put you at risk for a variety of medical conditions, including:

• Degenerative joint disease
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• High blood pressure
• High cholesterol
• Sleep apnea 
• Some types of cancer
• Stroke
• Urinary stress incontinence

Knowing your Body Mass Index (BMI) can help you determine if you’re overweight or obese. Calculate your BMI.