Medical weight evaluation
A detailed review of your weight history, conditions, medications, sleep and labs to find what is driving weight gain.
Book this visit for Medical weight evaluationObesity medicine · Children, teens & adults
Medical weight loss in Bloomingdale with a board-certified obesity doctor
Dr. Manali Patel, MD, DABOM is board certified in obesity medicine. She creates a personalized plan for each patient that may include FDA-approved medication, nutrition counseling and regular follow-up visits.
- Board certified: Internal Medicine
- Diplomate, American Board of Obesity Medicine
Your doctor
Dr. Manali Patel, MD, DABOM
Internal Medicine & Obesity Medicine
Dr. Patel is board certified in Internal Medicine and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. With over eight years of hospital experience managing chronic illness, she focuses on preventing disease through early intervention and lifestyle change.
Our program
What weight management includes
FDA-approved oral and injectable medications
FDA-approved GLP-1 medications for weight loss, available as daily pills or weekly injections, when appropriate, with dosing and side effects monitored closely by your doctor.
Book this visit for FDA-approved oral and injectable medicationsPre- and post-operative weight management
Medical weight care before surgery, and support to protect your results after bariatric or other procedures.
Book this visit for Pre- and post-operative weight managementPre- and post-pregnancy programs
Healthy weight planning before pregnancy and safe, gradual weight loss after delivery.
Book this visit for Pre- and post-pregnancy programsPerimenopause weight management
Care for the weight changes that come with hormonal shifts in perimenopause.
Book this visit for Perimenopause weight managementPCOS weight management
Weight and metabolic care for polycystic ovary syndrome, which can improve cycles, insulin resistance and energy.
Book this visit for PCOS weight managementCardiometabolic health
Treating weight together with blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol to lower heart disease risk.
Book this visit for Cardiometabolic healthTelehealth consultations and follow-ups
Weight management consultations and follow-up visits by secure video from home. Body composition checks and lab work are done in the office.
Book this visit for Telehealth consultations and follow-upsDiet and nutrition guidance
Practical eating plans that fit your culture and schedule, with particular expertise in vegetarian diets.
Book this visit for Diet and nutrition guidanceNutrition & lifestyle
Real food and everyday movement, built around your life
Medication can help, but lasting results come from habits you can keep. Dr. Patel builds a practical eating plan that fits your culture, schedule and taste, including vegetarian diets, and helps you find activity you enjoy.
Body composition analysis
See what your weight is made of with SECA
We use the SECA medical body composition analyzer, a fast, non-invasive scale that uses bioimpedance to measure much more than your weight. Tracking these numbers shows whether you are losing fat while keeping muscle.
$60 yearly fee. We measure your body composition at every monthly visit to monitor your progress.
Learn about SECA body composition- Body fatFat mass and body fat percentage
- Muscle massSkeletal muscle, including by body region
- Visceral fatThe deep belly fat linked to heart disease and diabetes
- Phase angleA marker of cell health and nutrition
Self-pay option
Monthly payment plan for weight management
Prefer not to use insurance, or your plan does not cover weight care? Our self-pay monthly model gives you ongoing visits with a board-certified obesity medicine physician for one predictable monthly payment.
- Labs included once a yearLab work at your initial consultation is included, once a year.
- Medication is separateThe monthly fee does not include medication. We work directly with vendors to get you the best price.
SECA body composition analysis is a separate $60 yearly fee. Call 630-242-2455 for current pricing.
FDA-approved medications
FDA-approved oral and injectable weight loss medications
When medication is right for you, we offer FDA-approved GLP-1 medications for weight loss, in oral (pill) and injectable forms, prescribed and monitored by a physician board certified in obesity medicine, alongside nutrition and lifestyle care.
FDA-approved onlyWe use FDA-approved medications, not compounded versions.
Closely monitoredDosing, progress and side effects are checked at your monthly visits.
Coverage variesMedication coverage depends on your insurance formulary. We will help you review your options.
Not every medication is right for every patient. Your doctor will review the benefits, risks and side effects with you.
How it works
Your path through the program
Initial consultation
Meet Dr. Patel, review your history and goals, and complete any needed lab work.
Personal plan
Receive a plan that may include nutrition, activity and medication, matched to your health.
Regular follow-up
Check in to track progress, manage side effects and adjust the plan as you go.
Long-term maintenance
Build habits and a care plan that help you keep your results.
Why a medical approach
Weight is medical. Your care should be too.
Obesity is a chronic disease influenced by genetics, hormones, sleep, stress and medications, not just willpower. An obesity medicine specialist looks at all of these factors and uses proven treatments to address them.
Because Dr. Patel is also an internist, she can manage the health conditions linked to weight at the same visit, and adjust other medications that may be contributing to weight gain.
Good to know: weight management is available for children, teens and adults. Weight loss medication is considered for patients 14 and older; younger children usually receive nutrition and exercise counseling. Patients under 18 should be seen with a parent or guardian.
Conditions we treat
Common conditions
Excess weight is linked to many health conditions. Treating weight medically can improve or prevent them. Tap a condition to learn more.
FAQ
Weight management questions
Do you offer telehealth for weight management?
Yes. Weight management consultations and follow-up visits are available by secure video from home. Body composition checks and lab work are done in the office.
What does DABOM mean?
DABOM stands for Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. It means the physician has passed board certification in the medical treatment of obesity.
Who is medical weight management for?
Children, teens and adults who want medical help reaching a healthy weight or managing weight-related conditions such as prediabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, fatty liver or joint pain. Weight loss medication is considered for patients 14 and older when appropriate. Younger children are usually treated with nutrition and exercise counseling rather than medication.
Do you prescribe weight-loss medications?
Yes, when they are medically appropriate. Dr. Patel reviews your health history and goals to decide whether anti-obesity medication makes sense for you, and monitors you closely if it does.
Are weight loss visits covered by insurance?
Yes. Weight management visits are covered by insurance. Coverage for weight loss medications varies by your insurance plan's formulary, and we will help you understand your options.
What will I owe at my visit?
Any copay, deductible or coinsurance is due at the time of your appointment. You are responsible for any amount your insurance does not cover.
Start your medical weight plan
Book a weight management consultation online or call 630-242-2455.