San Diego Weight Loss Clinic
Break through the barriers holding you back
Lose weight and keep it off with a personalized, physician-led program that combines hormone optimization, tailored nutrition, semaglutide and Ozempic when appropriate, and the kind of daily accountability that actually works.
Meet Your Doctor
Hi, I'm Dr. Erez
Have you spent years caught in the frustrating cycle of losing weight and gaining it back? Have diets and fitness routines left you defeated? You are not alone.
Over the past five years, I've helped patients across the San Diego area overcome stubborn weight loss plateaus and rebuild their vitality through functional medicine.
The secret is a holistic approach that combines hormone optimization, tailored nutrition and exercise plans, continuous accountability, and innovative medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) when they're the right fit — all grounded in empathy and science.
Here, weight loss is not just numbers on a scale. It's about a healthier, more vibrant you. I tailor my level of support to what you need. Whether you want me to push you every day or take a more gentle approach, I'll meet you where you are.
It's Not As Simple As "Eat Less, Move More"
Like many across the U.S., you may be trying to manage your weight through diet and exercise. Yet for over one-third of adults considered obese — and many more who are overweight — those efforts often aren't enough. Genetics, metabolism, hormones, and environment all push back. Hormonal imbalances intensify cravings, drive appetite, and make consistent calorie reduction nearly impossible through willpower alone.
Have you ever worked with a clinic that runs diagnostic tests to address hormone imbalances? One that monitors your blood sugar to keep you in fat-burning mode, tracks your protein intake and resistance training to protect muscle, and offers safe medical support when your biology needs the extra help?
That's what a real weight loss program looks like. My San Diego clinic leaves no stone unturned so you can lose the weight and keep it off for good.
Your Holistic Plan: Four Pillars
San Diego has a lot of integrative health centers and functional medicine practitioners. Here’s what you actually get with us that you won’t find everywhere.
Hormone and Thyroid Optimization
Identify and address the underlying issues affecting your weight, from thyroid dysfunction to insulin resistance to sex hormone imbalances.
Personalized Nutrition and Exercise
Build muscle and burn fat through resistance training and a way of eating that fits your life — not a generic meal plan.
Consistent Support and Accountability
Daily or weekly check-ins, photo logs, texts, and visits — calibrated to the level of support you actually want.
Innovative Medical Weight Loss
Safe, evidence-based medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide for patients who need additional help breaking through biological barriers.
Semaglutide and Ozempic: Medical Support When You Need It
A patient recently told me that after starting semaglutide, it was the first time she could remember feeling free from the constant barrage of hunger, cravings, and binging. She could finally focus on the rest of her life without micromanaging every meal. The medication transformed her relationship with food.
That's what these medications can do when used correctly — not as a shortcut, but as a tool that quiets the biological noise so the rest of your plan can actually work
What Semaglutide and Ozempic Are
Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy. It belongs to a class of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which mimic the GLP-1 hormone your body produces naturally. GLP-1 regulates appetite, insulin secretion, and blood sugar.
How They Work for Weight Loss
- Suppress appetite by activating GLP-1 receptors in the brain, increasing fullness after meals
- Slow gastric emptying so you stay satisfied longer
- Stabilize blood sugar by enhancing insulin secretion and reducing glucose spikes that drive cravings
- Reduce calorie intake naturally without the constant willpower battle
What Results Look Like
Clinical trials and real-world studies have documented weight loss of 15% to 20% of body weight for patients on semaglutide or tirzepatide — often surpassing what's possible with diet and exercise alone, and approaching the results seen with some weight loss surgeries. These findings are backed by research published in the New England Journal of Medicine and Diabetes Care.
The impact goes beyond the scale. I've seen patients normalize blood pressure and cholesterol, reverse fatty liver, improve arthritis and autoimmune conditions, resolve sleep apnea, and turn around early kidney and heart disease. Mood lifts. Anxiety drops. Energy returns.
Why Our Weight Loss Program Is Different
Most clinics hand you a standard dose and send you on your way. We don't.
- Personalized dosing adjusted to your body's response
- Lab work and ongoing monitoring to confirm safety and track progress
- Body composition tracking so you lose fat, not muscle
- Nutrition and exercise plans built to complement the medication
- Ongoing support by text, email, and visit — so you actually stick the landing
We also keep costs reasonable: self-administered injections at home, available at a fraction of what many insurance routes end up costing once deductibles and copays are factored in.
Who Is a Good Candidate for GLP-1s?
GLP-1s may be a fit if:
- You have a BMI of 27 or higher with weight-related health conditions
- You have a BMI of 30 or higher and have struggled with weight loss despite real effort
- You want a medically supervised, holistic approach rather than a quick prescription
During your consultation, I'll review your medical history and goals to determine whether semaglutide — or a different path — is right for you.
How They Work for Weight Loss
- Suppress appetite by activating GLP-1 receptors in the brain, increasing fullness after meals
- Slow gastric emptying so you stay satisfied longer
- Stabilize blood sugar by enhancing insulin secretion and reducing glucose spikes that drive cravings
- Reduce calorie intake naturally without the constant willpower battle
What Results Look Like
Clinical trials and real-world studies have documented weight loss of 15% to 20% of body weight for patients on semaglutide or tirzepatide — often surpassing what's possible with diet and exercise alone, and approaching the results seen with some weight loss surgeries. These findings are backed by research published in the New England Journal of Medicine and Diabetes Care.
The impact goes beyond the scale. I've seen patients normalize blood pressure and cholesterol, reverse fatty liver, improve arthritis and autoimmune conditions, resolve sleep apnea, and turn around early kidney and heart disease. Mood lifts. Anxiety drops. Energy returns.
How to Get Started: Three Simple Steps
Free 15-minute call.
A 15-minute phone call to talk through your weight loss goals, health history, and whether semaglutide or another approach fits your life.
Comprehensive Initial Visit and Plan
A 90-minute deep dive into your full health history, prior treatments, lab work, and lifestyle. I build a personalized plan combining nutrition, exercise, supplements, and — if appropriate — semaglutide dosing and injection training.
Ongoing Monitoring and Adjustment
Regular check-ins by email, text, and follow-up visits. We track body composition, lab markers, and progress, adjusting your plan as your body responds.
Rooted in science, built around you
Three things drive how we practice.
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Evidence First
Everything we do, from a supplement recommendation to a lifestyle change, is grounded in current research. “Holistic” doesn’t mean “unproven.”
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Patient-centered.
Your history, your preferences, your goals, and your real life shape the plan. You’re not getting a template.
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Sustainable.
A plan that works for two weeks isn’t a plan. We focus on changes you can actually live with, so the results hold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Three things drive how we practice.
My approach is holistic and highly personalized. I look at your medical history, lifestyle, hormones, lab work, and specific health conditions — then build a plan that fits. Medication, when used, is one tool among many, not the whole answer. That's what makes long-term success possible.
I'm available throughout your program by text, phone, email, and office visits. I adjust the level of contact to match what you need — some patients want daily check-ins with photo logs after workouts, others prefer weekly touch points. You set the pace, I show up.
Yes. Maintaining weight loss matters as much as losing it. We build a sustainable maintenance plan with ongoing support, periodic check-ins, and the resources you need to keep your results long-term.
Generally, patients with a BMI of 27+ with weight-related conditions, or a BMI of 30+ who have struggled with traditional approaches. We'll review your medical history together to confirm fit.
Clinical studies show patients can lose 15–20% of total body weight when semaglutide is combined with healthy lifestyle changes and ongoing medical support.
Mild side effects like nausea or constipation can occur early on and typically subside as your body adjusts. We adjust dosing carefully to minimize discomfort and monitor labs to ensure safety.
Duration varies by patient and goals. Some use it for a defined window to break through a plateau; others stay on a maintenance dose long-term. We make that decision together based on your progress.
Book a free 15-minute call. We’ll talk through your situation and figure out the next step together.