Dr. Shukhman reviewing labs with a patient If you live in Calabasas or the surrounding communities and you're paying any attention to what's happening in medicine right now, you've heard about GLP-1 medications. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound. You've probably seen the weight-loss headlines and the before-and-after photos. What you may not have heard, and what I want to talk about in this post, is that the medical community is starting to look at GLP-1s in a very differen

The idea of a weight-loss pill naturally gets attention. For many people, a daily tablet sounds simpler, easier, and less intimidating than a weekly injection. And now that Wegovy tablets are part of the current U.S. prescribing information, it is reasonable for patients to ask an important question: Are Wegovy pills as effective as the shots? The honest answer is: They appear to be effective, but injectable Wegovy still looks somewhat stronger on average based on the current

You're doing everything right. You've swapped processed foods for whole foods. You're cooking more, snacking less, and perhaps even tracking your meals. You're moving your body regularly. Yet, the scale either won't budge or is creeping in the wrong direction. This situation often starts with confusion. Then comes frustration. Finally, that quiet, deflating thought: maybe something is wrong with me. In our experience, that instinct is often correct. Weight Loss Isn't Just a W

Overcoming Challenges in Weight Loss: The Role of Physician Support, Meds, and Bariatric Surgery