Dr. Tague's Center for Nutrition & Preventive Medicine - Kansas City Clinic

Unlike some cookie-cutter weight loss programs, each patient is evaluated independently and has a custom program designed for them by a physician. Everyone has individual challenges and unique needs for nutrition and problem management. Some patients have relatively little weight to lose and minor medical problems, which may mean little of our resources are needed. Others have more serious medical issues and more weight to lose. If finances are ever a concern, please discuss that with our staff so we can problem solve with you. Many of our patients use their Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s) and Medical Savings Accounts for visits, lab services, and nutritional supplements. If your employer offers an FSA or MSA plan, take advantage of the government approved tax benefits these plans offer. For those with low and fixed incomes, a financial assistance program available. Discounts are based on household income and number of dependents. We never want finances to be an obstacle.

Dr. Tague’s weight loss treatment plans address common problems like excessive appetite, food cravings, chronic overeating, “yo-yo” dieting, stress eating, and emotional eating. The common challenges of a “sluggish metabolism” and “less than ideal” eating patterns are also addressed. Each patient is evaluated independently and has a custom program designed for them by a physician. Each patient has unique challenges and unique needs for nutrition and problem management. Dr. Tague and his team of medical professionals will work with you to develop a program that will help you achieve your weight loss goals and feel great! If you are struggling with cravings, chronic hunger, a “sluggish metabolism,” or an unclear nutrition plan, we are here to help you.

There is a financial investment involved, but since many, but not all, of our patients purchase a significant number of meal replacements at their visits, most of the funds needed can come out of a typical food and snack budget. We also offer steeply discounted financial assistance programs for those on limited or fixed incomes. We do not want finances to be an obstacle for anyone to achieve their weight and health goals. To assess an individual’s specific goals, needs, and any special financial or personal considerations, we offer an initial free, no-obligation consultation with a trained staff member to make sure you get started on the best plan possible, one that will deliver successful results, while affordable. The more dramatic weight loss approaches can mean investing more effort early in the program, but patients typically reach their goal and enter the lower cost maintenance phase sooner with that approach, often lowering overall costs and improving results.

Our medical team of physicians, nurses, and dietitian are specially trained to support those needing medical assistance to control their weight. Some patients may need medication to address a medical issue. If prescribed, we always monitor our patients carefully to monitor health status and improvements along the way. Our patient’s safety and health are top priorities. This includes monitoring of lab tests that assess metabolism, hormone status, and health status. The significant and rapid weight reductions that typically occur in our patients require close monitoring as a safety factor. We also monitor weight reduction by testing body composition to assure that weight lost is primarily body fat, not healthy muscle and organ tissue.