Obesity and Weight Loss Management
Physician-led weight loss in Northern Virginia, from a double board-certified Obesity Medicine doctor, built around your hormones, metabolism, and life, not just the number on the scale.
Why board certification in Obesity Medicine matters
Dr. Minnie Cruz-Tolentino is a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM). The credential requires specialized training in treating obesity as a chronic, complex, biological disease.
Unlike a general practitioner prescribing weight loss medication or a med spa offering compounded injectables, an Obesity Medicine specialist understands the hormonal, genetic, metabolic, and behavioral drivers of weight gain. Dr. Cruz-Tolentino doesn't just manage symptoms. She evaluates root causes.
Every patient receives a physician-led evaluation, comprehensive labs, and a plan built around their individual biology. Not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Diets fail. Willpower fades. Biology wins.
The physician-led weight loss solution you've been looking for.
You need more than a meal plan. You need a medical strategy. Dr. Cruz-Tolentino combines advanced medical training with a supportive, patient-centered approach. She evaluates your hormones, metabolism, sleep, stress, medications, and lifestyle, and creates a plan that works with your biology, not against it.
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Why patients choose Dr. Cruz
- Double board certification in Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine
- More than 20 years of clinical experience
- Best of Loudoun winner in the Wellness category
- Concierge-style care with longer visits and more personal attention
- An integrated approach to weight, hormones, aesthetics, and primary care
You're not fighting yourself. You're fighting biology, and she helps you change that.
How it works
Physician assessment
Medical history, labs, and your goals.
Personalized plan
Food, movement, sleep, stress, and medication options.
Ongoing adjustments and accountability
We adapt your plan as your body responds.
Frequently asked questions
Answers about Medical Weight Loss at My Wellness Physicians.
Ask a questionDo you accept insurance?
My Wellness Physicians is a cash-based practice and is out of network with insurance plans.
Your care is built around you, not an insurance company's rulebook. We've made the deliberate choice to remain out-of-network so we can practice medicine the way it should be practiced: with time to listen, flexibility to personalize, and the freedom to recommend what's best for you rather than what's simply covered.
Insurance frequently limits care to standardized, cost-driven protocols. Our independence lets us offer thoughtful, physician-led care and a true partnership in every decision about your health.
Call us and our team will walk you through visit costs.
Do you treat Lipedema or Lymphedema alongside obesity?
Yes. Lipedema is often mistaken for obesity, and the two can occur together. Dr. Cruz-Tolentino evaluates for lipedema and builds one plan that addresses both. When lymphatic swelling is present, she coordinates care with trusted lymphatic therapy specialists through The LiLy Collaborative.
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- Straight answers about visits and cost
- In person in Leesburg or by telemedicine anywhere in Virginia
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