If weight loss was as simple as cutting back on high-calorie foods, more dieters would find success at keeping weight off. Most plans take an approach to dieting that fails to address issues vital to losing weight permanently.
Atlanta Endocrine Associates
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity Medicine
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Our mission is to provide accurate, effective and compassionate endocrine care. We specialize in expert care of patients with a full range of endocrine conditions, including thyroid disease, obesity, diabetes, prediabetes, insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome, adrenal and pituitary conditions, male hypogonadism, parathyroid disorders and much more.
Scott D. Isaacs, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist, obesity medicine specialist and medical director at Atlanta Endocrine Associates. Since 1998, Dr. Isaacs has focused his medical practice on endocrinology and medical weight loss.
He’s treated thousands of patients successfully and helped them lose weight at his practice in Atlanta, Georgia. His expertise and unique hormone-focused approaches to weight loss make Dr. Isaacs a valuable source of cutting-edge information and insight.
Dr. Isaacs attended medical school at Emory University School of Medicine and continued for residency and fellowship in Endocrinology, Lipids, Diabetes, and Metabolism. He currently serves as a clinical faculty member at Emory University School of Medicine.
Dr. Isaacs has published research on diabetes, thyroid disorders, and obesity in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals. A frequent speaker for national and international groups, he’s a Diplomate of the American College of Physicians and American Board of Obesity Medicine, as well as a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Endocrinology.
Dr. Isaacs is a past president of the Georgia Chapter of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and currently serves AACE on a national level. He’s also a past president of the Atlanta Chapter of the American Diabetes Association.
Endorsed by Jillian Michaels, a consultant for ABC television networks and featured in Health Magazine, Dr. Isaacs and his practice are nationally renowned. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the Health Management Resources® Program, which Atlanta Endocrine Associates licenses, as the 2017 No.1 Best Fast Weight-Loss Diet. Additionally, Dr. Isaacs regularly serves as an expert contributor for CNN, NPR, as well as national magazines, newspapers, websites, and television shows.
Dr. Isaacs is the author of several best-selling books on hormones and weight loss, including:
In his free time, Dr. Isaacs enjoys taking spin classes, hiking, biking, and learning Spanish. He lives with his wife and daughter in Atlanta.
Scott D. Isaacs, MD, is a board-certified endocrinologist, obesity medicine specialist and medical director at Atlanta Endocrine Associates. Since 1998, Dr. Isaacs has focused his medical practice on endocrinology and medical weight loss.
He’s treated thousands of patients successfully and helped them lose weight at his practice in Atlanta, Georgia. His expertise and unique hormone-focused approaches to weight loss make Dr. Isaacs a valuable source of cutting-edge information and insight.
Dr. Isaacs attended medical school at Emory University School of Medicine and continued for residency and fellowship in Endocrinology, Lipids, Diabetes, and Metabolism. He currently serves as a clinical faculty member at Emory University School of Medicine.
Dr. Isaacs has published research on diabetes, thyroid disorders, and obesity in numerous peer-reviewed medical journals. A frequent speaker for national and international groups, he’s a Diplomate of the American College of Physicians and American Board of Obesity Medicine, as well as a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Endocrinology.
Dr. Isaacs is a past president of the Georgia Chapter of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and currently serves AACE on a national level. He’s also a past president of the Atlanta Chapter of the American Diabetes Association.
Endorsed by Jillian Michaels, a consultant for ABC television networks and featured in Health Magazine, Dr. Isaacs and his practice are nationally renowned. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the Health Management Resources® Program, which Atlanta Endocrine Associates licenses, as the 2017 No.1 Best Fast Weight-Loss Diet. Additionally, Dr. Isaacs regularly serves as an expert contributor for CNN, NPR, as well as national magazines, newspapers, websites, and television shows.
Dr. Isaacs is the author of several best-selling books on hormones and weight loss, including:
In his free time, Dr. Isaacs enjoys taking spin classes, hiking, biking, and learning Spanish. He lives with his wife and daughter in Atlanta.
If weight loss was as simple as cutting back on high-calorie foods, more dieters would find success at keeping weight off. Most plans take an approach to dieting that fails to address issues vital to losing weight permanently.
The researchers found that people with a variation of the FGF21 gene have slightly less body fat than others. They also found that people with this genetic variation crave more sugary foods, have more carb cravings or have sugar addiction.
Diets that are successful for weight loss can emphasize a range of fat, protein, and carbohydrate compositions.