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Specialty
Obesity
medicine
Assessment, indication and ongoing follow-up, including when treatment involves medication. With an endocrinologist, in Leblon and Barra da Tijuca, with the same doctors at both clinics.
When to seek care
It is not just about the number on the scale
- 01
Weight that won’t budge
Diet and exercise have stopped working, or the weight always comes back.
- 02
Abdominal fat
A waistline that keeps growing even when your weight is stable.
- 03
Abnormal test results
Blood glucose, insulin, cholesterol or fatty liver in your lab work.
- 04
Already on medication
You started on your own and want proper medical follow-up.
- 05
Stopping treatment
You need a plan for what comes after stopping.
- 06
Bariatric surgery
Preparation, or clinical follow-up after the operation.
How we work
Four steps, and none of them
starts with a medication
Step 01
Investigate the cause
History, current medications, sleep, thyroid and insulin resistance. Obesity has different causes in different people.
Step 02
Measure what matters
Body composition, not just weight. Lean mass and visceral fat tell a story the scale hides.
Step 03
Define the treatment
Eating, activity, sleep and, when indicated, medication, with the dose adjusted over time.
Step 04
Sustain the result
Scheduled follow-up visits and a maintenance plan for afterwards, including for when the medication ends.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask before the first consultation
Didn’t find what you were looking for? Ask on WhatsApp: the front desk replies during business hours.
- 01
Does the clinic accept health insurance?
Care is private. We issue a receipt for reimbursement when your plan offers that option.
- 02
How much does a consultation cost?
Fees and payment options are provided by the front desk on WhatsApp before you book.
- 03
Will I leave the first consultation with a prescription?
It depends on the case. In many cases, the first consultation sets out the investigation and tests; the treatment plan comes afterwards, with the information in hand.
- 04
Who will I see?
Dr. Alberto or Dr. Fabiano, depending on availability and your case. Both see patients at both clinics.
We also treat
It rarely comes on its own
Thyroid, weight, hormones and blood glucose pull on one another. The consultation looks at the whole picture, not a single test.