Introduction
The Weight Management Centre (WMC), is dedicated to improving health by decreasing the cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes and improving the knowledge base of obese patients to enable them to implement strategies to deal with their obesity.  The Weight Management Centre (WMC) is part of The Wharton Medical Clinic Inc. an internal medicine, and cardiac diagnostics facility located in Hamilton, Ontario.

The WMC is not primarily a weight loss clinic.  Aiming for a healthy weight and recognition of the genetic influences and environmental factors determining weight is a necessary aspect of the WMC’s mandate. Lifestyle changes alone are not effective in sustaining weight loss in the majority of the patients.  Medical and surgical interventions are often necessary. Patients are screened and treated according to the individual profiles. All patients are offered counseling, education, including dietary plans and exercise regimens. 

The Program
All patients are seen by bariatric educators and the internal medicine physicians. The program involves medical care and education.

Education involves, individuals sessions with the bariatric educators and MDs, and small group sessions conducted by the MDs, dietitians, behavioural therapists and exercise specialist.

Multi-disciplinary Team
The Weight Management Centre has incorporated a multi-disciplinary team of physicians, dietitians, behavioural therapist, exercise specialist, technicians and administrators who understand the complexity of obesity.  The WMC’s comprehensive approach will ensure the delivery of effective and long lasting medical care for overweight and obese patients, improving all aspects of their physical and mental health.