Weight Loss and Obesity Medicine in Toledo, Ohio

Dr. Moshir Jacob is a board-certified obesity medicine physician and internist in Toledo, Ohio. He helps adults lose weight and keep it off with a medical plan built around their health, their medications and their daily life, not a one-size diet. Care can include nutrition and activity coaching, treatment of related conditions such as prediabetes and high blood pressure, and FDA-approved weight-loss medication when it is safe and appropriate. New patients are usually seen within a week.

Why see an obesity medicine specialist?

Weight is rarely just about willpower. Hormones, sleep, stress, genetics and some common medications all affect appetite and metabolism. An obesity medicine specialist is trained to look at all of these together and to treat obesity as the chronic medical condition it is.

Dr. Jacob is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, with more than 35 years of experience caring for adults in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. That combination matters: he can manage your diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol and medications in the same visit where he builds your weight plan, so nothing works against anything else.

What happens at your first visit

• A full review of your weight history, what you have tried before and what got in the way.
• A medication review, because some prescriptions make weight loss harder and may have better alternatives.
• Lab work at our on-site lab, often including blood sugar, cholesterol, thyroid, kidney and liver tests, with results usually back within a day or two.
• A check for weight-related conditions such as prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and fatty liver.

Your treatment options

Every plan is personal, but most combine several of these:

• Nutrition you can live with. Nutrition is the core of the weight loss journey, so it is at the center of every plan.
• Activity that fits your body. Strength and movement goals matched to your joints, heart and schedule.
• Sleep and stress. Two of the most overlooked drivers of hunger and weight gain.
• Anti-obesity medication. Dr. Jacob prescribes the full range of FDA-approved weight-loss medications and chooses the one that best fits your health, your goals and your insurance coverage. He explains the benefits, side effects and costs before you decide. Our team has extensive experience with insurance approvals for these medications and is often able to help patients get them covered, although the final decision always rests with your plan.
• Treating what weight affects. As your weight comes down, Dr. Jacob adjusts blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol treatment so you get the full benefit.

Who is this program for?

Medical weight management is for adults 18 and older who want a doctor-guided approach. Many patients come to us after years of trying on their own; others are referred because a health problem has made weight loss urgent. Patients 65 and older are welcome, and Dr. Jacob has special training in caring for older adults.

Because Dr. Jacob is also a primary care physician, weight management is part of his overall primary care rather than a stand-alone service. Patients who would like his help with weight loss join the practice as his primary care patients, so your weight, medications and other conditions are all managed by one doctor who knows the whole picture.

Insurance and Medicare

Office visits for weight-related conditions are covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicare Advantage and major commercial plans. Coverage for weight-loss medications varies widely from plan to plan, so our team checks your benefits and talks through options before you start anything. Call (419) 479-5728 to confirm your plan.

Why patients choose Dr. Jacob

• Board-certified in Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine.
• Unhurried visits and a team that knows you: Dr. Jacob, nurse practitioners Vikas Sood, CNP, Susan Hessey, CNP and Christie Wright, CNP, and the rest of his staff.
• Lab, imaging, pharmacy and specialists on one campus at 4235 Secor Road, with free valet parking Monday to Friday.
• Same-week appointments and telemedicine follow-ups for established patients.

Frequently asked questions

Can I see Dr. Jacob for weight loss and keep my current primary care doctor?

Dr. Jacob is your primary care doctor and your obesity medicine doctor in one. Weight, blood pressure, blood sugar and medications are closely connected, and having two primary care doctors treating the same conditions can lead to mixed advice and conflicting prescriptions. For that reason, patients who would like his help with weight loss transfer their primary care to him. We know changing doctors is a personal decision. Switching is simple, our team will help transfer your records, and we are happy to answer any questions before you decide.

How much weight can I expect to lose?

It depends on your health and whether medication is part of it. Most people do best with a steady loss over months rather than weeks, which is also easier to keep off. Dr. Jacob will set realistic goals with you at your first visit.

Is medical weight loss covered by Medicare?

Visits to diagnose and treat obesity and related conditions are generally covered. Medication coverage depends on your specific plan, so we check before you start.

Do you see patients from Sylvania, Perrysburg and Michigan?

Yes. Patients come from Toledo, Sylvania, Maumee, Perrysburg, Oregon, Bowling Green and Southeast Michigan, including Monroe and Adrian.