BATON ROUGE, La. – Baton Rouge General (BRG) is expanding its health and wellness services with the opening of the BRG Weight Loss Center, providing a comprehensive, physician-led approach for patients managing chronic health condition like diabetes, high blood pressure and other obesity-related complications.
Focused on both weight management and overall health, the center uses a combined approach including GLP-1 therapy, personalized nutrition and lifestyle counseling, chronic disease management and regular monitoring and follow-up with a multidisciplinary team. BRG Weight Loss Center specializes in treating advanced metabolic disorders and autoimmune conditions related to obesity, with a focus on cardiometabolic health.
The team is led by Dr. Kyle Schwab, who is board certified in internal medicine, obesity medicine and sleep medicine, Dr. Thirumalini Dasari, who is board certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine, and Jolie Relle, PA-C, who specializes in metabolic health and chronic illnesses.
The new Weight Loss Center complements BRG’s full range of weight management options, from bariatric surgery and non-surgical treatments for patients who may not be ready for surgery at the hospital’s Louisiana Center for Bariatrics to self-pay options for patients who want quick access to GLP-1 medications.
BRG Weight Loss Center is located at 4710 Bluebonnet Blvd., not far from the hospital’s Bluebonnet location. To make an appointment or for a guide on which weight management option fits your needs, click here.
About Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Baton Rouge General Medical Center is the area’s first community hospital with over 600 licensed beds between three campuses. Baton Rouge General opened its doors in 1900, and has provided the Greater Baton Rouge community with high-quality healthcare for generations. An accredited teaching hospital since 1991, Baton Rouge General is affiliated with several medical school programs, and offers other medical education programs, including a School of Nursing, School of Radiologic Technology, Family Medicine Residency Program, and Internal Medicine Residency Program. For more information, visit BRGeneral.org, find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/BatonRougeGeneral and follow us on Twitter @BRGeneral and Instagram @batonrougegeneral.
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