The University of Kansas Health System

Weight Management • Pittsburg, KS • 1 (Weight Management: Kirmayer Fitness Center, Kansas City, KS) locations

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Obesity Treatment & Weight Management at The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas offers interdisciplinary obesity care including physician evaluation, registered dietitian counseling, anti-obesity medications, bariatric surgery referral, and a meal replacement program. The program provides individual nutrition and lifestyle counseling sessions every 3-4 weeks for six months via in-person or telehealth, along with lab analysis, psychology referral, and weight maintenance support for patients with a BMI of 30 or greater.

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Clinic Type

Weight Management

Address

Weight Management: Kirmayer Fitness Center, Kansas City, KS

Phone

913-945-8183

Email

WeightLoss@KUMC.edu

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.kansashealthsystem.com/care/treatments/obesity

Services Offered

Obesity treatment
Weight management
Interdisciplinary obesity care
Obesity medicine
Dietitian services
Behavioral support
Clinical trials involvement
Bariatric collaboration
Weight bias-free patient care

Technology & Equipment

Weight management program
Clinical trials
Obesity medicine specialization
Bariatric surgery collaboration
Research collaboration with University of Kansas Division for Physical Activity and Weight Management

Team

Obesity treatment & weight management team, Board-certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine — Interdisciplinary care team (physicians, surgeons, pharmacists, registered dietitians, psychologists, obesity research specialists)

Insurance & Payment

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FAQs

What services are offered for weight management?

Get 1-on-1 nutrition and lifestyle counseling with a registered dietitian as well as individualized medical monitoring by a physician. Content includes mindful eating, stimulus control, meal planning and more. Medications to assist with weight-loss may be prescribed by your doctor.

Who is this program for?

This is for patients with a BMI of 30 or greater.

How often are sessions held and how long does the program last?

Sessions are held every 3-4 weeks for 6 months either in person or via telehealth and billed directly to insurance.

Is there a meal replacement program?

Yes, the nationally recognized meal replacement program is an evidence-based approach to weight loss provided in collaboration with the University of Kansas and the University of Kansas Medical Center. This is a cash-pay program with structured prepackaged meal plans, including a choice of low-calorie or very low-calorie meals. We identify patients that are a good fit but do not actively manage their structured program.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

UPMC Provider Profile (Dr. Noor A. Khan): 4.9/5 (50 ratings (15 written reviews))
Birdeye (Pittsburgh Weight Loss): 5/5 (2 reviews)
ObesityHelp (Bariatric and Metabolic Institute): 4.8/5 (28 ratings)
ObesityHelp (Dr. Anita Courcoulas): 4.0/5 (117 ratings)
Birdeye (Elevation Medical Weight Loss): 4.9/5 (456 reviews)

Patients praise

Highly personalized care and thorough communication from medical providers
Significant, life-changing weight loss results reported by patients
Strong emotional support and accountability coaching
Compassionate and non-judgmental bedside manner from surgeons and staff

Common complaints

Instances of patients feeling unheard or feeling like they are treated by support staff rather than the primary physician
Mixed experiences regarding staff professionalism at specific clinic locations
Dissatisfaction with changes to service delivery, such as the abrupt ending of telehealth services

"Dr Khan is absolutely incredible. I would give her 10 stars if I could! She listens, asks questions, is empathetic, kind, supportive, and compassionate."

— UPMC Provider Review

"She is super thorough...took her time, and explains options in detail. She makes sure you feel comfortable and understand the information she is giving you."

— TeleSlim Clinic Testimonial

"Dr. Courcoulas and her team have made this entire experience more traumatic than it ever needed to be. They don't listen to their patients and seem to have a GOD complex about themselves."

— ObesityHelp Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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