Total weight lost since opening:
17134 lbs
Total weight lost last week:
893 lbs
17134 lbs
Total weight lost last week:
893 lbs
University Heart Institute
Local Cardiology and Internal Medicine Practice.
Our medically supervised program will provide you with a foundation that will enable you to obtain your healthy weight quickly and safely.
This combination will not only help you to lose weight, but to ultimately keep it off. |
 The combination of these three main components makes our program a success. You will find the plan easy to follow, quick to incorporate into your normal lifestyle, and beneficial to your overall health and wellness |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are the appetite suppressants?
- Is phen/fen used?
- What are the injections?
- Do the injections control your appetite?
- Is the injection B12 only?
- What is the average weight loss of a patient?
- I just had an EKG and/or blood work done. Can I bring them instead of having them re-done at your office?
- Do I have to come into the office weekly?
- What is the nutritional plan?
- Do I have to exercise?
- How long does the initial consultation normally last?
- Is your program the Zone diet?
- They are safe, effective, and control hunger. They are FDA approved and are recommended by the National Institute of Health for the treatment of weight loss.
- Absolutely not. The combination of phen/fen has been taken off the market and is not available due to its negative effects on health.
- We use only FDA approved appetite suppressants that, because of their long term safety and efficacy are recommended by the National Institute of Health.
- The supplemental injections are a combination of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that are vital to our weight loss program as they enhance your weightloss results.
- They help your body eliminate fat, control carbohydrate metabolism, aide your body’s immune system, and increase energy.
- We strongly encourage their use not only during, but also after the completion of our program.
- No, the FDA appetite suppressant is what controls your appetite.
- No, our injections are a combination of vitamins, minerals and amino acids which include B12.
- The typical patient that follows our program will lose 5 to 10 pounds their 1st week and 15 to 20 pounds their 1st month.
I just had an EKG and/or blood work done. Can I bring them instead of having them re-done at your office?
- To ensure we provide you the best service, an EKG and blood work must be performed during your initial visit. This allows our physician and staff to use the most current and accurate information when completing your initial health assessment.
- Weekly visits are essential to your success as this gives us an opportunity to monitor your progress regularly and to meet with you to discuss your problems, questions, and/or concerns. We also dispense your medication on a weekly basis.
- It is this regular, one-on-one interaction that allows us to coach you on our established weight loss methods.
- We will be here for you weekly to take pride in your successes and to help you through this process.
- We use a low caloric diet that consists of lean protein, favorable carbohydrates and good fats.
- Our nutritional plan is proven and effective as it increases the body’s ability to burn fat and curb sweet and starch cravings.
- As part of our personal assessment, we will evaluate your current level of exercise and make recommendations that will instill exercise into your lifestyle as an aide in meeting your healthy weight range.
- We suggest that each patient plan your schedule to allow 1 to 2 hours for the initial visit. The duration of the appointment will depend on your specific needs, and can be adjusted according to any time constraints you may have.
- No we are not. However Dr. Schiff’s Weight Management Program is the approved provider of Dr. Barry Sears’ health wellness and performance systems.
- We offer many Zone products, including essential supplements.
- These supplements include Omega|RX, Polyphenol Plus, and many others.
- We encourage you to talk to our staff during your visit about these products and how they can improve your health/well being.