MMS provides patients with the tools and knowledge they need to take control of their weight loss journey and make informed health decisions. We are dedicated to meeting patients where they’re at and helping them achieve lifelong health and happiness through sustainable habits and medical therapy.
At Medical Metabolic Specialists, we appreciate the complex set of obstacles that need to be overcome to lose weight. We approach the complex processes behind weight loss from a medical perspective. Because social, emotional, cognitive, and physical factors (not to mention schedules and finances) powerfully influence weight, we also approach weight loss from a human perspective. We understand each person is unique and tailor recommendations to your situation. We aim to provide safe and effective strategies to help you keep your weight off for life.
Love the life that brings you weight loss.”
Unlike non-medical weight loss programs and fad diets, medically-driven weight loss is less about vanity and more about adopting a healthy lifestyle while reducing the risk of weight-related health issues. These issues can include:
A medical doctor, like Dr. Hendrick, can assess your current health with a combination of:
Understanding your metabolic status is key to identifying the best strategies for improving your health. This process may include adjusting current medications, conducting additional tests, or incorporating weight-loss-specific medications tailored to your needs.
Creating an individualized weight loss plan also considers your emotional, social, and physical circumstances. Dr. Hendrick’s expertise uniquely positions him to understand how these factors influence your health and weight.
With this comprehensive and personalized approach, we can recommend the most effective strategies for achieving sustainable, long-term weight loss.
In just two years, Susan, a woman in her 50s, achieved a remarkable and life-changing transformation under Dr. Hendrick’s medical supervision.
Through a personalized weight-loss program, Susan lost 88 pounds, nearly 40% of her total body weight. Advanced DXA body composition analysis confirmed that her results were not only dramatic but healthy: 81% of her total weight loss came from body fat, not muscle mass.
Beyond the scale, Susan experienced meaningful improvements in overall health. She reduced her waist circumference by 15 inches and saw her cholesterol levels return to a normal range, significantly lowering her risk for cardiovascular disease.
This case highlights what’s possible when evidence-based medicine, ongoing physician oversight, and individualized care come together to support sustainable weight loss and long-term health.
*Patient name and identifying details have been changed to protect privacy
