Medical Weight Loss

Are you trying to lose weight so you can feel better, look better or be a better candidate for surgery? Break free from your struggles with the education and clinical support you deserve.

At Metabolic Disease & Obesity Clinic (MDOC), we offer comprehensive medical support to guide you through your weight loss journey. Our approach is tailored to each individual, addressing the dietary, behavioral and genetic factors that influence weight gain. We work to identify the specific challenges that may have hindered your progress in the past and create a personalized plan for success. MDOC focuses on four key components of successful weight loss and maintenance:

• Dietary counseling
• Exercise
• Stress management
• Medical therapy

Dr. Maurie Patterson, medical director of MDOC, is board certified in obesity medicine (American Board of Obesity Medicine) and a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She specializes in the treatment of obesity and its complications and works with her team to maximize your weight loss success.

MDOC welcomes people ages 18 to 75 who are struggling with weight loss or seeking a healthier lifestyle. You may refer yourself or be referred by your doctor. Patients remain under the care of their primary care physician and subspecialists during the MDOC program.

Find us conveniently located at Willis Knighton Internal Medicine Portico Center. Call us with any questions at 318-212-2929.

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Dr. Heidi Henson is a dedicated internal medicine physician with a strong passion for obesity medicine. After completing additional education at Columbia University and through the Obesity Medicine Association, she became board certified in obesity medicine.

Understanding that obesity is not a matter of willpower, but rather a complex biological condition, Dr. Henson is committed to providing the care necessary for long-term success. Her approach focuses on longevity and sustainable health rather than quick fixes, taking the time to work closely with each patient to achieve their unique goals.

Known for her creativity, warmth and personalized care, Dr. Henson tailors treatment plans to the individual so each patient receives the support they need to thrive in today's busy world. Whether you have prediabetes, cholesterol concerns, struggles with gaining weight or you’ve battled with the disease of obesity your entire life, Dr. Henson is here to listen and to help guide you.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Henson at Tri-State Medical Clinic at North to assist as a consultant to your care team, or as your new primary care doctor. Come say “Hello” to Dr. Henson, and goodbye to your body's lifelong struggles. Call 318-621-2929 and get started today.

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Manage your child’s obesity with a comprehensive approach from our experienced multidisciplinary team. Every new patient visit has three separate clinical evaluations: 

• Pediatrician
• Mental health professional
• Registered dietician

After the first appointment, the care team works together to create a personalized action plan to address your child’s medical, psychological and nutritional needs. At follow-up visits, we’ll monitor, measure and adjust your child’s plan as necessary.

To qualify for the Wonder Kids program, children and adolescents between ages two to 18 must have a Body Mass Index greater than or equal to the 95^th percentile of CDC sex-specific growth charts.

New patients must have a referral from their primary care physician. All insurance policies are accepted.

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