Who Manages The Patient While They are Losing Weight?
We tell your patients that you are their physician and that we are here in a specialty role only. During the weight loss phase, we see your patient weekly, and we often need to make medication adjustments for patients who have diabetes or have hypertension. In most cases, we are able to discontinue these medications within a few weeks of initiating the diet. For all other medical issues not related to their weight loss, we will refer the patient back to your office. The communication between OTC and the primary physician is a critical link. We welcome your calls or e-mails. We will also send you monthly updates as to the progress of your patient.
