Looking for help...

Posted on August 20, 2011 - 7:40am by Maria sheppard
Maria sheppard from Columbia sc asks...
I am a 51 year old female who has fought with my weight my entire life. I want to know how I can get in touch with Dr. Dave to try his drug regimen like Qnexa. I am willing to fly in for an office visit.
Dear Maria:

I am flattered that you would consider flying to NY for treatment. However being on the Qnexa combination would require much closer monitoring than just a single visit. Typically I see patients every 2 weeks for up to 12 weeks, and then monthly after that for as long as they are being treated.

I might suggest that you try a local colleague in Columbia, SC who is also a Board Certified Bariatric MD. I'm sure she is familiar with this combination and could provide you excellent care right in your own back yard. Here's her information:

Pamela Lyon, MD
Tel: 803-419-3300
www.waistlinesweb.com

I'd love to hear back to see how it all worked out for you. Best of luck!

Dr. Dave

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Dr. Dave is a nationally recognized weight management expert who has been featured in the NY Times, CBS Early Show, FitTV, Women's Day Magazine, as well as a guest lecturer at many academic teaching hospitals. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. He has over 25 years of experience in the fields of Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, and holds Board Certifications in both specialties. He is also a concert violinist, marathon runner and a licensed pilot who volunteers his services to AngelFlight, USA.