Show Notes
In this insightful episode, Dr. Trupti Patel, an Obesity Medicine Physician, joins Dr. Nina Crowley to discuss how body composition analysis has enhanced her practice by providing a more comprehensive and accurate approach to weight loss than relying solely on BMI. Dr. Patel shares how she was drawn to body composition analysis seven years ago and why it remains a critical tool in helping her tailor treatments to each patient’s goals.
She highlights the key metrics she focuses on, including fat mass, muscle mass, and visceral fat, and how these measurements allow her to personalize care. Dr. Patel explains how she integrates body composition analysis into her practice, from determining who performs the assessments to deciding how often they are done. She emphasizes the value of providing patients with printed reports and tracking their progress over time, which helps patients stay motivated and informed. Additionally, she discusses how body composition analysis guides her in making medication choices, such as prescribing GLP-1 medications, and ensuring that patients achieve sustainable and measurable outcomes.
Dr. Patel also delves into the benefits of cloud-based software in enhancing patient engagement across multiple practice locations, making it easier to monitor patient data and provide consistent care. This episode offers practical insights into how clinicians can optimize obesity care by moving beyond BMI and focusing on a patient’s unique body composition.
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