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Medical Weight Loss in Miami, FL

Medical weight loss in Miami, FL with Lisette Portes, MD is physician-supervised weight management built on metabolic laboratory testing, individualized nutrition and activity planning, behavioral support, and prescription weight loss medication when clinically appropriate. Dr. Portes is a board-certified family medicine doctor treating patients in Miami.

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What Is Medical Weight Loss?

Medical weight loss is a physician-led approach to losing weight and keeping it off. Unlike commercial diet programs, it starts with lab work and a full medical history so Dr. Portes can identify what is actually driving weight gain — thyroid function, insulin resistance, hormone imbalance, medication side effects, or metabolic slowdown. From there, she builds a plan that combines nutrition, activity, behavior change, and, when appropriate, FDA-approved weight loss medication.

Patients searching for a weight loss doctor near me in Miami choose this program because it treats the whole person, not just the number on the scale.

Who Is a Candidate for Medical Weight Loss?

You may be a candidate if you:

• Have a BMI of 27+ with a weight-related health condition, or a BMI of 30+

• Have tried diet and exercise without lasting results

• Have been diagnosed with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or high blood pressure

• Experience fatigue, food cravings, or slow metabolism you can't explain

• Want ongoing physician supervision instead of a one-size-fits-all program

Dr. Portes evaluates each patient individually, which is why this program pairs well with our Type 2 Diabetes Treatment and High Blood Pressure Treatment services for patients managing more than one condition.La Dra. Portes evalúa a cada paciente individualmente, por lo que este programa se complementa bien con nuestros servicios de Tratamiento de la diabetes tipo 2 y Tratamiento de la presión arterial alta para pacientes que manejan más de una afección.

Medical Weight Loss in Miami, FL

Dr. Lisette Portes sees weight loss patients at her Coral Way office in Miami, offering a level of continuity that big-box weight loss clinics can't match. Because she is also your primary care physician, medication choices, lab monitoring, and follow-up visits are coordinated with your complete medical picture — not managed in isolation.

How Does Our Weight Loss Program Work?

1. Comprehensive intake: Medical history, current medications, and weight-related symptoms are reviewed.

2. Metabolic lab testing: Bloodwork screens for thyroid dysfunction, insulin resistance, cholesterol, and other contributing factors.

3. Personalized plan: Nutrition guidance, activity recommendations, and behavioral strategies tailored to your lifestyle.

4. Prescription support when appropriate: GLP-1 medications or other FDA-approved options may be added based on your labs and goals.

5. Ongoing monitoring: Regular follow-ups track progress and adjust the plan as your body responds.

Patients who prefer virtual visits can also manage follow-ups through Telehealth appointments, making it easier to stay consistent with the program between office visits.Los pacientes que prefieren las visitas virtuales también pueden manejar los seguimientos mediante citas de Telemedicina, lo que facilita mantener la constancia con el programa entre visitas al consultorio.

Why Choose Dr. Lisette Portes for Medical Weight Loss in Miami?

• Board-certified family medicine physician with a whole-person approach

• In-house metabolic lab testing instead of generic weight loss protocols

• Prescription weight loss medication managed safely alongside your other conditions

• Convenient Coral Way office in Miami

• Continuity of care from the same doctor who manages your primary care needs

If you're ready to start a medically supervised weight loss plan built around your labs, your health history, and your goals, contact our Miami office to schedule an appointment with Dr. Portes. You can also learn more about Dr. Portes' approach to care or explore related articles on weight management and metabolic health.Si está listo para comenzar un plan de pérdida de peso supervisado médicamente y basado en sus análisis, su historial de salud y sus objetivos, comuníquese con nuestro consultorio de Miami para programar una cita con la Dra. Portes. También puede conocer más sobre el enfoque de atención de la Dra. Portes o explorar artículos relacionados sobre el control del peso y la salud metabólica.

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