Best Obesity and Weight Loss Specialist in Kandivali
Best Obesity and Weight Loss Specialist in Kandivali
Medical weight management with focus on sustainable progress and improved metabolism
Dr. Samiksha Singh is a Consultant – Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolic Medicine with 6+ years of post-graduate clinical experience. She provides medical evaluation and weight management for adults dealing with obesity, excess weight and related metabolic concerns in Kandivali, Mumbai.
Her qualifications include MBBS, DNB (General Medicine) and ACCD (RSSDI). She has also undertaken advanced training in Diabetes & Metabolic Medicine at Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, supporting her work with patients whose weight concerns may be associated with blood sugar, hormonal or other metabolic factors.
Weight Loss Is Not Always Just About Food
Body weight can be influenced by considerably more than calorie intake. Eating habits, physical activity, sleep, medications, hormonal conditions, blood sugar and other health factors may all have a role in how weight changes over time.
Before deciding on a weight management approach, it can therefore be useful to understand what may be contributing to the current weight and what could be making sustained progress difficult.
Dr. Samiksha Singh looks at a person's overall health in relation to their weight rather than focusing only on the number shown on the weighing scale. Where a hormonal cause such as PCOS or thyroid dysfunction is suspected, this can also be explored through a Hormone Specialist consultation.
Medical Weight Management in Kandivali
A weight management consultation is tailored according to the individual's health history and current concerns. Depending on the situation, the assessment may take into account:
- Current and previous weight history
- Eating patterns and previous dieting attempts
- Level of physical activity
- Sleep and other lifestyle factors
- Blood sugar and diabetes risk
- Blood pressure and cholesterol
- Relevant hormonal or other medical concerns
- Current medications and existing medical conditions
This information helps determine whether lifestyle changes may be appropriate on their own or whether medical management, additional evaluation or ongoing monitoring may also be required.
For patients whose weight concerns are connected with other metabolic conditions, related care such as Lifestyle Medicine may also form part of the broader approach where clinically appropriate.
When Weight Gain Comes With Other Health Concerns
Excess weight may occur alongside prediabetes, diabetes, PCOS, high cholesterol, hypertension or fatty liver disease such as MASLD. When several of these concerns are present, focusing only on reducing body weight may not address the complete picture.
Managing the health factors associated with excess weight can be an important part of medical weight management. The assessment may therefore look at blood sugar, metabolic health and other relevant conditions along with changes in weight.
Dr. Samiksha Singh also provides diabetes management when required, which can be particularly relevant for patients whose weight concerns occur together with high blood sugar or an increased risk of developing diabetes.
Who Can Benefit From a Weight Management Consultation?
A medical assessment may be useful for adults who:
- Have struggled to maintain weight loss after repeated dieting
- Have experienced gradual or significant weight gain
- Have excess weight along with high blood sugar or diabetes risk
- Have PCOS or other metabolic concerns associated with weight
- Have weight concerns along with thyroid or hormonal issues
- Have high cholesterol, hypertension or fatty liver concerns
- Want medical guidance rather than relying only on restrictive diets
Previous medical reports, medication details and relevant weight records can help provide a clearer picture during the consultation.
A More Practical Way to Approach Weight Management
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The aim is to develop a practical weight management plan that fits into a person's daily life instead of relying on short-term restrictions that may be difficult to maintain.
What Makes Dr. Samiksha's Approach Different?
Dr. Samiksha Singh's experience combines General Medicine with focused training in Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolic Medicine. She has completed DNB (General Medicine) and ACCD (RSSDI) and has also received advanced training in Diabetes & Metabolic Medicine at Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai.
Her additional academic background includes CCEBDM & CCGDM from the Public Health Foundation of India and a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia. She has also completed a Management Development Programme in Healthcare Management & Analytics at IIM Kozhikode.
Her approach to weight management considers the person's medical background together with the factors that may be affecting weight and metabolic health in everyday life.
Weight Management Consultation in Kandivali
If you have found it difficult to achieve lasting weight loss despite repeated dieting, or if excess weight occurs alongside blood sugar, PCOS, thyroid or other metabolic concerns, a medical assessment can help determine what may be appropriate for your situation.
Book a Consultation with Dr. Samiksha SinghFrequently Asked Questions
What is medical weight management?
Medical weight management involves assessing a person's weight alongside their health, lifestyle and medical history. Depending on the findings, the plan may include lifestyle measures, medical treatment, monitoring or further assessment when required.
Why am I gaining weight even though I have not changed my diet much?
Weight can be affected by several factors besides food intake, including activity levels, sleep, medications, hormonal conditions, eating patterns and other changes in health. An individual assessment can help identify factors that may be relevant.
Can thyroid problems contribute to weight gain?
Thyroid dysfunction can affect weight in some people, although it is not the only possible reason for weight gain. Thyroid function may be assessed when symptoms, medical history or other findings make it relevant.
Can PCOS make weight management more difficult?
PCOS can be associated with hormonal and metabolic changes that may make weight management more challenging for some women. The appropriate approach depends on the individual's symptoms, health profile and associated metabolic factors.
Can obesity increase the risk of diabetes?
Excess body weight can be one of several factors associated with an increased risk of developing diabetes. Other factors, including blood sugar levels, physical activity, family history and overall metabolic health, can also influence risk.
Is weight loss only about following a strict diet?
No. Long-term weight management may involve several factors, including eating patterns, physical activity, sleep, medical conditions, medications and metabolic health. A restrictive diet is not necessarily suitable for everyone.
Where does Dr. Samiksha Singh provide consultations in Kandivali?
Dr. Samiksha Singh consults at PGM Diagnostics, Gokul Nagari, Dattani Park Road, Thakur Village, Kandivali East, Mumbai.