Adult Care
Adult Obesity Medicine
Weight is regulated by biology. An evaluation starts with what your body is doing and why, and with a conversation that does not begin with blame.
Who this is for
- Adults whose weight has changed in a way that does not match their habits
- Prediabetes, type 2 diabetes or an elevated hemoglobin A1c
- Elevated cholesterol, triglycerides or liver enzymes
- Weight changes after a medication, a surgery or a change in health
- Anyone who wants an evaluation rather than another set of instructions
What the evaluation covers
Weight history over time, medical conditions and medications that affect weight, laboratory results, sleep, activity and what has already been tried.
The goal is to understand the pattern in front of us and to agree on a plan that is about health, not appearance.
About medication
When medication is appropriate, we discuss what it does, what it does not do, how it is monitored and what happens if it is stopped. When it is not appropriate, we say so.
No result is promised. What is offered is a careful evaluation and follow-up over time.
Ask about an adult consultation
Call or message the practice. Our team coordinates the appointment with you.
Dr. Luisa F. González Ballesteros, MD · On weight and biology
Adults
A separate line of care
English & Español
Consultations in both languages
No referral
Contact the practice directly
Training & Certification
Board Certification
Board Certified in Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology, Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine, and Obesity Medicine. Dr. Luisa is certified in menopause care by The Menopause Society (MSCP).
Training
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá. Postgraduate training at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital.
Languages
Consultations in English and Spanish, in person in New York City and by telehealth.
Where she practices
EndoWell, Upper East Side, New York, NY. An independent practice.
Ask about an adult consultation
Call or message the practice. Our team coordinates the appointment with you.