Los Angeles-based · In-person and telehealth care available throughout California
Specialized physician care, individualized nutritional counseling, and today's most effective weight-management treatments — all in one comprehensive program.
Comprehensive medical care
Teens and young adults have different nutritional, developmental, and medical needs than adults. WellTeenMD was created to provide weight management specifically for them.
Led by two board-certified pediatric gastroenterologists, our program combines expert medical care, individualized nutrition support, and weight-management medication when appropriate, with dedicated nutritional counseling included in every program.
Why WellTeenMD is different
Every patient is evaluated and followed by a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist who understands the unique medical needs of teens and young adults.
Individual visits with a nutritionist are included in every program, helping patients make meaningful changes while supporting healthy growth and development.
GLP-1 and other weight-management medications may be incorporated into an individualized treatment plan when medically appropriate.
We monitor progress, nutrition, medication response, and side effects, and adjust treatment as each patient's needs change.
Simple to start
Begin with a comprehensive medical evaluation with one of our board-certified pediatric gastroenterologists.
Together, we develop an individualized approach to weight and metabolic health, including medication when appropriate.
Five individual visits with a nutritionist provide personalized nutritional guidance throughout the program.
Your physician monitors progress, medication response, side effects and overall health, and adjusts treatment along the way.
Medication with medical oversight
GLP-1 medications have changed the way physicians can treat obesity and may be an effective option for appropriately selected teens and young adults.
Certain GLP-1 medications have been studied specifically in adolescents and are FDA-approved for weight management beginning at age 12 for patients who meet appropriate criteria. At WellTeenMD, medication is never the entire treatment plan. When appropriate, GLP-1 therapy is combined with physician care, nutritional support, and ongoing monitoring.
The team behind your care
WellTeenMD was created by two board-certified pediatric gastroenterologists with years of experience caring for children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. We understand that weight can be a sensitive and frustrating subject. Our approach is supportive, individualized, and focused on improving health, not judgment. Your child isn't simply receiving a prescription. They have a physician who knows their medical history, follows their progress, and remains involved throughout treatment.
Common questions from parents
WellTeenMD is designed for teens and young adults who are struggling with excess weight and are looking for a comprehensive, medically supervised approach. Eligibility and treatment options are determined during the physician evaluation.
No. Medication is recommended only when medically appropriate and is individualized for each patient.
Certain GLP-1 medications are FDA-approved for weight management beginning at age 12 for adolescents who meet appropriate medical criteria.
Yes. Five individual visits with a nutritionist are included in the WellTeenMD program.
A healthier path forward
Weight management isn't just about a number on the scale. It's an opportunity to improve health now and build habits that can carry into adulthood. We're here to help you understand the options and determine the right next step.
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