Achieving a healthier weight starts with a plan designed for you. At CLS Health Comprehensive Care — Houston Galleria, our medically supervised weight loss program combines personalized treatment plans, lifestyle guidance, and prescription medications such as GLP-1 therapies when clinically appropriate. We help adults throughout Houston achieve safe, sustainable weight loss while improving their overall health.
A Personalized Approach to Weight Loss
Losing weight isn't just about eating less—it's about understanding your health, identifying the factors affecting your weight, and creating a plan you can maintain. Our medical weight loss program combines evidence-based care, lifestyle guidance, and medication when appropriate to help you achieve long-term success.
Conveniently located in Houston's Uptown/Galleria area, we proudly serve patients throughout Uptown, Bellaire, West University Place, River Oaks, Greenway Plaza, Montrose, Upper Kirby, and surrounding communities.
What Is Medical Weight Loss?
Medical weight loss is a personalized approach to weight management guided by a healthcare provider. Unlike commercial diet programs, treatment is based on your medical history, current health, lifestyle, and long-term wellness goals.
Our program may include:
- Comprehensive medical evaluation
- Personalized nutrition guidance
- Physical activity recommendations
- Behavioral strategies
- Prescription weight loss medications when appropriate
- Ongoing follow-up and support
How Medical Weight Loss Works
Initial Medical Evaluation
Your provider will review:
- Medical history
- Weight history
- Current medications
- Weight-related health conditions
- Lifestyle habits
- Personal goals
Personalized Treatment Plan
Based on your evaluation, your provider may recommend:
- Nutrition counseling
- Lifestyle modifications
- Physical activity guidance
- Behavioral strategies
- GLP-1 medication when clinically appropriate
Ongoing Follow-Up
Regular visits help your provider:
- Monitor progress
- Evaluate medication response
- Adjust your treatment plan
- Provide accountability and support
Ready to Take the First Step?
Our providers can evaluate your health, discuss your goals, and determine whether medical weight loss or GLP-1 medication may be appropriate for you.
Medical Weight Loss Medication Options
For eligible patients, prescription medication may be recommended as one component of a comprehensive weight management plan.
Medication options may include therapies containing:
- Semaglutide
- Tirzepatide
These medications can help regulate appetite and support weight loss when combined with healthy lifestyle changes and ongoing medical care.
Not every patient needs medication. Many individuals achieve meaningful results through personalized nutrition, increased physical activity, behavioral changes, and regular follow-up appointments.
Note: Compounded medications may be considered when clinically appropriate. Compounded medications are not FDA approved, and your provider will determine whether they are appropriate for your individual needs.
Personalized Weight Management Plans
Every treatment plan is tailored to your individual health needs and long-term goals.
Depending on your needs, your plan may include:
- Nutrition counseling
- Physical activity recommendations
- Sleep and stress management strategies
- Prescription weight loss medication when appropriate
- Regular follow-up visits
- Long-term weight maintenance planning
Our goal is to help you develop sustainable habits that support lasting health—not temporary results.
Who Is a Candidate for Medical Weight Loss?
Medical weight loss may be appropriate if you:
- Have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone
- Want medically supervised guidance and accountability
- Are interested in prescription weight loss medication when appropriate
- Have weight-related health concerns
- Want a personalized, evidence-based approach to weight management
During your consultation, your provider will determine whether the program is appropriate for your health needs and goals.
Why Choose CLS Health for Medical Weight Loss?
Patients choose CLS Health because we provide:
- Personalized treatment plans
- Evidence-based care
- Ongoing medical supervision
- Access to GLP-1 medications when appropriate
- Coordinated care with your primary care provider
- Long-term support focused on sustainable weight management
Rather than following a one-size-fits-all program, you'll receive care tailored to your health, lifestyle, and personal goals.
Medical Weight Loss Near Houston Galleria
Conveniently located at:
CLS Health Comprehensive Care — Houston Galleria
4615 Southwest Freeway, 10th Floor, Houston, TX 77027
We proudly serve patients throughout:
- Uptown Houston
- Houston Galleria
- Bellaire
- West University Place
- River Oaks
- Greenway Plaza
- Montrose
- Upper Kirby
Our convenient location makes it easy to access personalized medical weight loss while coordinating care with other CLS Health providers.
Meet Our Houston Galleria Weight Loss Providers
Abdul Abdellatif, MD — Nephrology
Dr. Abdellatif provides personalized medical weight loss care with careful consideration of each patient's overall health, kidney function, and long-term wellness goals.
Christopher Kannady, MD — Urology
Dr. Kannady develops individualized weight management plans that combine healthy lifestyle strategies with weight loss medication when clinically appropriate to support long-term health.
Claudia Makhoul, MD — Internal Medicine
Dr. Makhoul focuses on whole-person care, creating personalized weight management plans that support overall health and related conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and prediabetes.
Maysoon Hamed, MD & Jamal Mohammed, MD — Family Medicine
Drs. Hamed and Mohammed provide personalized medical weight loss care that combines practical lifestyle guidance, ongoing monitoring, and treatment plans tailored to each patient's health goals.
Medical Weight Loss FAQs
Medical weight loss may be appropriate for adults who have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone or who have weight-related health conditions. During your consultation, your provider will determine whether a medically supervised program is right for you.
No. Weight loss medication is only recommended when clinically appropriate. Many patients achieve success with personalized nutrition, lifestyle changes, and ongoing medical support without medication.
No. GLP-1 medications are not appropriate for everyone. Your provider will review your medical history, current medications, health conditions, and treatment goals to determine whether they are a safe and appropriate option for you.
Coverage varies by insurance plan. Provider visits and medically necessary laboratory testing are often covered, while coverage for weight loss medications depends on your specific insurance benefits.
Follow-up appointments are typically scheduled every 4–6 weeks, depending on your treatment plan, progress, and whether any medication adjustments are needed.
Yes. If needed, your provider can coordinate your weight management care with your primary care physician or other specialists to help ensure your treatment plan supports your overall health.
Book a Medical Weight Loss Consultation in Houston Galleria
Medical weight loss should support your overall health—not make it more complicated.
At CLS Health Houston Galleria, our medically supervised weight loss program is designed around your health, goals, and lifestyle. With personalized treatment plans, evidence-based care, and ongoing support, we're here to help you achieve safe, sustainable weight loss and improve your overall well-being.
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