Best Obesity and Weight Loss Specialist in Malad
Best Obesity and Weight Loss Specialist in Malad
Medical guidance for weight concerns, obesity and metabolic conditions affecting long-term health
Dr. Samiksha Singh is a Consultant – Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolic Medicine with 6+ years of post-graduate clinical experience. She provides consultations for adults dealing with excess weight, obesity and associated metabolic concerns, including patients from Malad and surrounding areas of Mumbai.
She has an MBBS, DNB (General Medicine) and ACCD (RSSDI) and has received specialized training in Diabetes & Metabolic Medicine at Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai. Her practice combines her General Medicine background with a focused interest in weight and metabolic health.
When Losing Weight Becomes Difficult
Not everyone gains weight for the same reason, and the same weight-loss strategy may not be suitable for every person.
Weight can change with changes in daily routine, physical activity, sleep, eating habits, medications or certain medical conditions. Some people may also have weight concerns together with diabetes, PCOS, thyroid abnormalities or other metabolic issues.
A consultation with Dr. Samiksha Singh can help to identify factors that may be relevant to the individual's situation before deciding on how to approach weight management. Where a hormonal factor such as PCOS or thyroid dysfunction is suspected, a Hormone Specialist consultation can also help clarify the picture.
Understanding Your Weight From a Medical Perspective
Weight management may involve looking at more than the number on the weighing scale.
When an assessment is done, the following may be looked into:
- Changes in weight over time
- Current eating patterns
- Physical activity and sedentary time
- Sleep and daily routine
- Blood glucose and diabetes risk
- Blood pressure and cholesterol
- Thyroid function (when clinically indicated)
- PCOS and related metabolic concerns
- Current medicines and existing health conditions
The information collected can help to differentiate between lifestyle factors and medical issues that may need to be addressed.
Weight Management and Metabolic Health
Excess weight can be associated with several metabolic conditions. A person could be dealing with elevated blood sugar, high cholesterol, hypertension or fatty liver at the same time.
In these instances, weight loss may only be a part of the bigger picture.
Dr. Samiksha Singh also manages conditions such as diabetes, prediabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, PCOS and MASLD, allowing for relevant concerns to be considered together when they form part of the patient's medical profile.
For patients with blood sugar concerns, appropriate diabetes care can form an important part of the overall management plan.
When It Comes to Short-Term Weight Loss
While rapid changes on the weighing scale can be very encouraging, the challenge lies in maintaining healthier habits over time.
Weight management may therefore entail identifying a few practical changes that suit the person's routine, rather than trying to change everything at once.
Depending on the individual's situation, the discussion can include the following:
Food choices
Looking at the patient's existing eating patterns and identifying realistic areas for improvement.
Movement
Considering the person's daily activity, exercise and sedentary time.
Sleep and routine
Recognizing how an irregular schedule or lack of sleep could be impacting everyday health behaviour patterns.
Medical factors
Checking if there is an underlying condition or medication that could be relevant to the weight concern.
A Structured Approach to Weight Management
REVIEW
FIND
BUILD
FOLLOW
The objective is to work towards incorporating weight management into a broader health plan, rather than focusing on short-term weight loss only.
Dr. Samiksha Singh's Medical Training
Dr. Samiksha Singh has a strong background in General Medicine with a focus on Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolic Medicine.
She has completed her DNB (General Medicine) and ACCD (RSSDI) and received advanced training in Diabetes & Metabolic Medicine at Lilavati Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai.
Her academic training also 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.
Weight Management Consultation for Patients in Malad
If you have been struggling with excess weight, multiple weight gain episodes or metabolic concerns associated with obesity, a medical consultation can help to identify the factors that need attention as well as what the next steps should be.
Book a Consultation with Dr. Samiksha SinghFrequently Asked Questions
When should I consider medical help for weight loss?
Consider a medical assessment if your weight has been increasing persistently, previous attempts have not produced lasting results, or if excess weight is accompanied by concerns such as high blood sugar, PCOS, blood pressure or cholesterol abnormalities.
Can weight gain happen even without eating significantly more?
Yes, changes in activity, sleep, medications, health conditions and daily routine can all influence body weight. The relevant causes will differ between cases.
Does obesity always mean that I have a metabolic disorder?
No, obesity and metabolic disorders are not interchangeable diagnoses. However, excess weight can be associated with conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia and fatty liver, so it may be useful to identify the underlying causes.
Is thyroid testing necessary for everyone with weight gain?
Not necessarily, whether thyroid testing is appropriate will depend on symptoms, medical history and other clinical factors. A doctor can help to assess whether it is relevant in the individual's case.
Can PCOS and weight management be addressed together?
Yes, PCOS can be associated with weight and metabolic concerns in some women. The approach will depend on the individual's symptoms and health status.
Where does Dr. Samiksha Singh consult?
Dr. Samiksha Singh consults at PGM Diagnostics, Gokul Nagari, Dattani Park Road, Thakur Village, Kandivali East, Mumbai. Traveling patients from Malad should check for consultation availability when scheduling their visit.