STOP FEELING STUCK AND FINALLY FALL BACK IN LOVE WITH YOUR LIFE

Intentional metabolic health care personalized just for you.

You’re in the right place, and we’re glad you’re here. Let us create a personalized weight loss program just for you.

Does this sound like you?

✓ You’re tired of just being told “eat less and move more” without any clear guidance what exactly that means.

✓ You’re afraid to talk to your doctor about your weight.

✓ You’re tired of feeling blamed and shamed for weight.

✓ You’re tired of hearing you need more willpower.

✓ You’re been prescribed a medication but offered little else and you’re not seeing results you expected.

✓ You want comprehensive visits to review all the ways your metabolic health affects your life.

✓ You’re ready to lose weight for the last time.

Yes, we take insurance

start your journey today

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GET STARTED

Schedule your appointment, complete your onboarding, and download the app.

Self-paced educational-only program coming soon.

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DEVELOP A PLAN

During your consultation your obesity medicine specialist will create a plan unique as you to help address your goals, preferences, and unique biology.

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BLOOM

Over a 12-month period, we will adjust your plan as appropriate, and you should see meaningful changes in your health and well-being. As you reach the maintenance phase of your care, your appointments may become less frequent.

We create personalized weight loss programs to meet you where you’re at.

What to Expect

During your first consultation, we will review your history and discuss your challenges and goals.

  • A comprehensive review of your health and weight history, dietary patterns, and detailed social history, identifying the factors in your daily life that make weight loss difficult.

    Assessment of metabolic health labs and review any past labs you bring.

    Medication review, including weight-promoting medications.

    Physical exam.

    Body composition analysis (if in office).

    Optional obesity phenotype genetic testing (additional cost), rare genetic obesity testing as appropriate.

    Optional prescription for continuous glucose monitoring and results review.

    Treatment will include prescriptive lifestyle interventions, medication prescription as appropriate, remote patient monitoring as appropriate, small group virtual dietician visits and group coaching (additional cost), and ongoing educational materials sent to your inbox on your health app.

  • Month one will include your onboarding, consultation, and remote monitoring with a patient-blinded scale set up.

    You will have access to an optional secure group chat for community support.

    You will have unlimited access to portal messaging with your doctor.

  • Monthly membership is $40/mo, which covers administrative fees and other non-clinical services not covered by health insurance plans and allows for a premium patient experience.

    Body composition analysis costs $50 per test for patients of the practice. Otherwise, the cost is $65 per evaluation. (Note this is not a covered insurance benefit).

    Small group coaching sessions are $50/session (may be reimbursed by insurance).

    You will be responsible for any copay or deductible as you would for any doctor visit.

    For self-pay, the cost of the consultation is $300 and $150 for a follow-up visit.

    *All costs are HSA/FSA eligible

Self-Paced Education Program

A self-paced educational-only program developed by a triple board-certified physician for those who want to empower themselves through knowledge but aren’t in need of treatment.

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What patients are saying

  • "Dr. Yanchuk is very caring, knowledgeable and passionate about her job and the patient. I feel safe being taken care of by Dr. Yanchuk. I wish more doctors were like her. Thank you Dr Yanchuk for being a good human."

    Ms. S

  • "I have more free time because I'm not constantly thinking about food anymore or wondering what my next snack will be."

    I.C.

  • "Dr. Yanchuk is the only one that really explained things clearly to me and I appreciate being able to understand what's going on with my health. I'm always so happy to see her."

    Robert V.

  • "Dr. Yanchuk took the time to ask me if talking about my weight was OK. She gathered my history with an open mind and offered me testing no other doctor ever has before."

    Rene

  • "People are commenting on how healthy I look! Thanks to Dr. Y."

    M.Y.

FAQs

  • We are currently in-network with Aetna, Anthem, and United Healthcare, with more insurance to be added soon. You may also choose to use our services as an out-of-network benefit (check with your insurance) or as a self-pay option.

  • If deemed appropriate, the obesity medicine specialist will prescribe you an FDA approved anti-obesity agent. Because we utilize a phenotype based approach there is no default medication choice for everyone.

  • Yes, at our location in West Hills near the West Hills Hospital.

  • Yes, you can use your HSA or FSA to pay for co-pays or membership fees.

  • Kidney related issues as they pertain to obesity and metabolic disease will be address. However, we will not replace your nephrologist. Remote second opinion consults will be considered. For more information please contact us.

  • No. We accept PPOs, which do not require a referral.

  • Although you have very frequent visits with your obesity medicine specialist, you are required to have a primary care provider. It is essential that you maintain a continuous connection with a PCP in case we come across any concerns during your weight loss progress that are not linked to your metabolic well-being. In such instances, it is crucial to collaborate closely with your PCP to ensure you receive the necessary assessment and care. By engaging and aligning with your primary care team, we aim to offer you integrated, secure, and top-quality healthcare.

  • No. Unlike some other programs, we don’t require a minimum BMI of 30 to get our help. However, please be aware that this may lead to an insurance denial and cost passed on to you. Based on current scientific findings, BMI is considered an unreliable indicator of metabolic health. It tends to overestimate health risks in certain populations and significantly underestimate these risks in others.

  • Currently we only see telemedicine patients in CA. We will add more states based on demand.

  • Yes, Dr. Viktoriya Yanchuk is triple board-certified in internal medicine, nephrology, and obesity medicine.