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Peggy Elango, DO
Internist & Concierge Doctor located in Lenox Hill, New York, NY
If you carry excess weight (nearly 75% of American adults do) and want help achieving your goals, see internal medicine specialist Peggy Elango, DO, in the Lenox Hill area of Manhattan, New York City. Dr. Elango offers customized medical weight loss solutions that produce rapid and long-lasting results. Schedule a weight loss evaluation with Dr. Elango by becoming a concierge medicine member online today.
What is medically supervised weight loss?
Medical weight loss with Dr. Elagno uses innovative and research-based approaches to help you drop excess weight, feel better, become healthier, and experience the best quality of life. She provides the compassionate care you deserve using personalized nutrition plans, weight loss medications, and other effective approaches.
What advantages does medical weight loss offer?
Medically supervised weight loss with Dr. Elagno offers the following benefits:
- More energy
- Reduced appetite
- Improved physical performance
- Less depression, anxiety, or other mental health concerns
- Better sleep
- Improved body composition
- Longer-lasting healthy weight management
- Lower risk of chronic diseases
- Improved disease management
Dr. Elango provides ongoing support using a concierge medicine model. She takes all the time you need to address any questions or concerns.
Who is a candidate for medical weight loss?
Anyone struggling to achieve their ideal weight can take advantage of medically supervised weight loss with Dr. Elagno.
To determine which program best suits you, she discusses your medical history, weighs you, determines your body mass index (BMI), and reviews your goals.
She may also order blood tests to screen for disease risk factors, hormone imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, or other concerns impacting healthy weight management.
What should I expect during my weight loss journey?
Your medically supervised weight loss program may consist of:
- Customized nutrition plan based on taste preferences
- Dietary supplements
- Exercise recommendations
- One-on-one check-ins with Dr. Elagno for continued care
- Behavioral change counseling
- Prescription weight loss medications
The weight loss medications Dr. Elango prescribes are FDA-approved and reduce your appetite. This makes it easier to eat fewer calories without feeling deprived. The team often suggests:
Mounjaro®
Mounjaro is an injectable medicine that improves blood sugar (glucose) in people with type 2 diabetes when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise. It’s also an effective weight loss medicine.
Zepbound®
Zepbound is another prescription injection that helps people lose excess weight and keep it off when combined with regular exercise and a reduced-calorie diet.
Dr. Elango can also help you manage any chronic diseases, including:
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Thyroid disease
- Other chronic conditions
She follows up with you for accountability and makes adjustments to your weight loss plan when necessary.
Schedule a weight loss evaluation with Peggy Elango, DO, by becoming a member of her concierge practice today.
