As the only Board-Certified Obesity Medicine Physician

 

specialist in North Lake Tahoe and its surrounding areas,

 

Soraya MD is excited to offer individualized, customized.

 

healthcare coaching for weight loss for adults, adolescents,

and children.

 

 

 

Soraya MD offers 3- and 6-month telemedicine weight loss

 

programs, depending on the desired weight loss. Extended

 

visits allow for time to troubleshoot and address challenges as

 

they arise. 

 

 

Topics that will be covered include: 

 

-advanced guidance on nutrition,

 

-behavior modification

 

- psychology

 

- exercise 

 

- medication/supplement management.

 

 

Applying the principles she shares in her 3- and 6-

 

month weight loss programs, Dr. Pourtabib has lost over 30 lbs

 

herself. On this page is a photograph of Dr. Soraya in residency.

 

She understands firsthand the challenges of weight loss and

 

has experienced unfortunate weight bias and stigma among

 

healthcare professionals, having struggled with weight since

 

childhood. 

 

 

 

Dr. Pourtabib is committed to creating a safe space for clients

 

of all sizes to express themselves freely without fear of bias,

 

allowing them to successfully reach their weight loss goals. 

 

Includes:

 

• Weight loss support based on the Functional Medicine Approach

 

• Meeting with Dr. Pourtabib every 2 weeks over a secure video conference by doxy.me

 

• Support via text/email/phone with any additional questions/concerns between appointments

 

• Personalized Medication management with an option for compounded pharmacy versions if applicable 

 

• Audio, video, and written support resources 

 

• Custom-designed exercises for muscle mass retention and growth during weight loss

 

• Supplement recommendations 

 

• Diet recommendations based on sex, age, muscle mass percentage, and lab testing for nutritional deficiencies  

 

What's not included:

• Cost of the medication and labs (covered by insurance)

 

For more information,

please contact Dr. Pourtabib by email at wellness@sorayamd.com or 

at (916) 258-5827  by text or phone call.

 

Soraya MD does not accept health insurance.