WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM IN PORTLAND
The VIP Weight Management services are designed to provide whole person, individually tailored evaluation and treatment to help struggling with weight loss. Our weight loss specialist, Dr. Daniel Ananyev DO is dually Certified in Obesity Medicine and Family medicine and provides a comprehensive, evidence-based evaluation of one's health challenges in order to help patients achieve their full potential. This approach is comprised of evaluation of nutrition, physical activity, behaviour, and medications. Additional guidance includes hormonal assessment and nutritional supplement needs.
The treatment is based on most current guidelines by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), American College of Endocrinology (ACE), as well as the American Obesity Medicine Association (OMA). We welcome you to schedule a consultation for a thorough evaluation and treatment recommendations.
Semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy/Rybelsus) for weight loss?

Yes, it’s easy, some celebrities take it, it works and it may lower one’s obesity related risks (diabetes, sleep apnea, and even weight related cancers). Semaglutide is a medication that was originally developed to treat diabetes, but recent clinical trials have shown that it can also be effective in helping people lose weight.
Here are some of the benefits of using semaglutide for weight loss:

- Significant weight loss: Clinical trials have shown that people taking semaglutide can lose up to 15% of their body weight, which is significantly more than other weight loss medications.
- Improved metabolic health: Semaglutide has been shown to improve metabolic health by reducing blood sugar levels, lowering blood pressure, and decreasing inflammation.
- Reduced risk of obesity-related health problems: Losing weight with semaglutide can reduce the risk of developing health problems associated with obesity, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and certain types of cancer.
- Appetite suppression: Semaglutide works by reducing appetite and making people feel full faster, which can help people eat less and lose weight.
- Easy to use: Semaglutide is a once-weekly injection, which makes it easier for people to stick to their weight loss plan compared to medications that require daily doses.
It's important to note that semaglutide is not a magic pill for weight loss, and should be used in combination with a healthy diet and exercise. As with any medication, it's important to have an individualized discussion to determine if semaglutide is right for you and to monitor any potential side effects.
We welcome patients interested in weight loss to have a thorough health review with our weight management specialist to consider your treatment options.
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Pillars of Care
Flexibility
Continuity
Support
Treatment options
1. Individually tailored
2. Costs are clearly defined
Therapeutic approach (you choose)
- One year transformation
Includes consultation.
Length and frequency visits based on progress. - Consultation
30 min new patient or restart. - Follow up
15 min re-evaluation for current patients.
- Ongoing support
15 min remote check-in or additional time during visit. - Nutritional/Recovery/Aesthetic options
Based on need or per request.
VIP Expectations
- Respectful approach to oneself and our staff.
- Readiness for financial investment in your health.
- Ability to be present at scheduled visits.
- Flexibility
Some of our visits bring up trauma and challenges that take longer to address.
We may be running late even when you are on time. - Your visit starts when you enter the exam room.
