Medical Weight Management

Medical weight management at Dr Tan Medical Center takes a root-cause, clinically led approach that extends beyond prescribing weight loss medication in isolation. Dr Tan Kok Kuan and the team work to understand each patient's individual drivers of weight gain — whether hormonal, metabolic, behavioural, or a combination — and build a treatment plan that addresses underlying physiology while supporting sustainable lifestyle change.

The programme begins with a thorough medical consultation covering the patient's full weight history, dietary habits, physical activity, sleep patterns, stress levels and any medications that may contribute to weight gain (for example, antidepressants, corticosteroids or antipsychotics). A metabolic blood panel is ordered to characterise insulin resistance (fasting glucose, fasting insulin, HOMA-IR), thyroid function (since hypothyroidism is a common and…

The clinic offers several pharmacological options depending on the patient's clinical profile and goals. Incretin-based therapies (GLP-1 receptor agonists: semaglutide or liraglutide) are the most effective medications currently available and form the cornerstone of treatment for most patients with significant excess weight. Appetite suppressants reduce hunger cues and support portion control for patients whose primary challenge is caloric…