HealthProviders DB is a comprehensive database of healthcare providers, including a complete directory of all Psychiatrists & Neurologists Specializing in Obesity Medicine.
Psychiatry & Neurology Healthcare Taxonomy Code 2084B0002X
As of today, the following are the total number of Obesity Medicine, Psychiatry & Neurology Physicians nationally, in your State, and near your location.
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Medicare
The following are the total number of Obesity Medicine, Psychiatry & Neurology Physicians who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Obesity Medicine Psychiatrists & Neurologists across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Psychiatrists & Neurologists Specializing in Obesity Medicine do?
Obesity Medicine Psychiatry & Neurology Physicians, often board-certified in both obesity medicine and psychiatry, treat the interconnectedness of weight, metabolism, mental health, and neurological conditions by managing weight-influencing medications, addressing comorbid conditions like anxiety and depression, and integrating lifestyle changes to improve overall health.
These specialists provide personalized care that may include nutritional counseling, exercise guidance, behavioral therapy, FDA-approved obesity medications, and referrals to other specialists or bariatric surgery.
Obesity Medicine
Comprehensive Assessments: These assessments evaluate metabolic factors, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels, to determine a patient’s overall metabolic health.
Personalized Treatment Plans: They create individualized, non-judgmental plans that may involve dietary guidance, exercise prescriptions, and behavioral interventions to achieve long-term results.
Medication Management: They can prescribe FDA-approved anti-obesity medications and monitor for weight changes associated with neurological medicines, such as antiepileptic agents or steroids.
Focus on Behavior Change: They guide patients in adopting healthy eating habits, portion control, stress-reduction techniques, and strategies for lasting lifestyle changes.
Referrals and Coordination: They may refer patients to bariatric surgeons or other specialists for specific conditions and act as a central point for care coordination.
Psychiatry & Neurology
Behavioral and Psychological Support: They provide psychological support, including counseling, to help patients manage their emotions and develop strategies to cope with stress that can affect eating habits.
Addressing Comorbidities: They address the link between mental health and obesity, recognizing that depression, anxiety, and stress can impact weight, and that weight can affect mental well-being.
Weight-Influencing Medications: They manage patients on medications for neurological conditions, recognizing that certain drugs (such as antiepileptics) can cause weight gain.
Integrated Metabolic and Psychiatric Care: They are well-equipped to treat patients with conditions like insulin resistance, high cholesterol, and hypertension alongside mental health disorders.