Over 30 years ago, Arturo Olivera, Sr. M.D. developed a diet designed to alleviate the stress that excess weight placed on the joints of his arthritis patients. The results were tremendous.

Today, Arturo Olivera, Jr. M.D. continues to enhance the weight-loss program his father developed. The board-certified physicians and licensed medical staff help patients from every cultural and ethnic group, offering a safe, sensible weight-loss program proven to generate lasting results.

Our medical expertise: You deserve the care and concern of a medical professional. Dr. Olivera offers a treatment program backed by professional medical expertise. We subscribe to the American Society of Bariatric Physicians Guidelines and Standards for Excellence in Treating Obesity.

Our use of appropriate medications: Dr. Olivera dispenses FDA approved medications. When treating obesity with medication, we monitor your progress on a monthly basis to ensure that it is used safely and effectively.

Our holistic approach: Bariatric medicine addresses issues of diet, behavior, and weight maintenance as well as emotional responses to obesity. We also consider the increased risk factors---heart disease, diabetes, stroke, hypertension, arthritis and cancer---that stem from obesity.

Our compassion: We believe that no one should undergo a weight treatment program alone. When you enter our office, you can be assured that we will treat you with respect as a fellow human being. Together we can achieve results.

Our office policies: We take appointments, but also accept patients on a walk-in basis. We maintain these policies because we are committed to providing accessible medical care for everyone. Our staff is also bilingual in Spanish/English.