Weight Loss

Weight loss is hard, and no single method works for all. At Pollard Concierge Health & Wellness in The Lakes neighborhood of Las Vegas, Nevada, Anthony Pollard, DO, provides personalized weight loss, including programs that help you lose weight quickly. To find out more about weight loss with this highly experienced board-certified osteopathic physician, call or schedule an appointment online today.

What are the benefits of weight loss?

Weight loss benefits your physical and emotional well-being. At Pollard Concierge Health & Wellness, weight loss is one of the key elements that Dr. Pollard uses to promote health and wellness. A healthy weight and sound eating habits are necessary for overall health.

Some of the benefits of weight loss include:

• Reduced risk of chronic disease (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure)
• Less stress on joints, easing pain
• Boost in energy
• Improvement in self-confidence and self-esteem

Even losing a small amount of weight has a positive effect. Losing weight is hard, and Dr. Pollard can provide the tools and support you need to succeed.

What happens during a consultation for weight loss?

Dr. Pollard conducts a thorough evaluation when you come in for a weight loss consultation. He first explains his philosophy on health and asks about your concerns and goals.

Dr. Pollard then takes a thorough health history and completes a physical exam. He also orders diagnostic tests that provide valuable information about your body’s physiology. Testing may include:

• Body composition analysis
• Lab work to check hormone and nutrient levels
• DNA and telomere testing
• Health screenings to check for underlying diseases

He uses the information to create your personalized weight loss plan, emphasizing the safest treatment, health habits, and behaviors necessary to live a more rejuvenated and healthy life.

What tools help with weight loss?

Pollard Concierge Health & Wellness uses many tools to support weight loss. Some of these tools include:

Diet counseling

Pollard Concierge Health & Wellness provides diet counseling on the paleo and Mediterranean styles of eating. 

Pre-packaged meal program

The family medicine practice offers a program with pre-packaged foods for those who want rapid weight loss or need the extra structure to get to the weight they desire.

Nutrition supplements

Pollard Concierge Health & Wellness offers high-grade nutritional supplements to support health and assist in weight loss. Dr. Pollard also provides lipotropic injections, which may boost metabolism and burn fat, and intravenous (IV) nutrition therapy.

Fitness training

Movement is important for weight management and health. Dr. Pollard does a fitness evaluation and provides fitness training. 

Bioidentical hormone replacement

Hormone imbalance can affect weight and weight loss. Dr. Pollard uses bioidentical hormone replacement to customize formulas that match your hormonal needs, restoring balance.

For professional weight loss help, call Pollard Concierge Health & Wellness or schedule an appointment online today.