Healthy Outcomes

What makes Healthy Outcomes different?

Physician-led, board-certified obesity medicine approach with biometric testing before, during, and after programs.

Is Healthy Outcomes a certified weight loss approach?

Yes. Dr. Alarcon has passed the board exam provided by the American Board of Bariatric Medicine (ABBM), with a distinction of having ranked 12th in the nation on the certification exam.

What is the Healthy Outcomes approach?

The Healthy Outcomes approach uses only medically approved weight loss treatments. A bariatric physician performs a complete evaluation prior to starting a program, monitors your progress and adjusts your plan accordingly. Each plan is individualized to your own profile, based on age, gender, metabolism, activity level, medical conditions, and medications.

What kinds of supports are included in the program?

Dietary plans, meal replacements, nutritional supplements, and weight loss medications are used only if proven safe and effective and deemed appropriate for your metabolic/medical profile.

What features are part of the program?

- body composition analysis - a progressive diet plan - close monitoring and follow up - exercise component with a physical therapy evaluation for safe exercise techniques - membership to local gyms - food diaries - on-line tools to track food intake and calories - personal and individualized behavioral counseling - meal replacements and nutritional supplements (if needed) - weight loss prescription medications (if indicated)

Are medications used as a primary or temporary measure?

Medication is used only if indicated and necessary. Medications for weight loss are considered an add-on to your plan, but nutrition is still the most important part of your program.

Do you offer bariatric surgery?

We do not offer bariatric surgery at our center. We use a non-surgical, medical approach. However, in some cases, surgery is an option. If this is the case, we will discuss with you the benefits, risks, and options. A referral to a certified bariatric surgeon can be offered. If surgery is to be done, we will monitor your nutrition before and after the procedure.