Welcome
The Johns Hopkins Healthful Eating, Activity & Weight Program focuses on working with patients to make long-term changes to improve their health by preventing or managing chronic disease. We combine scientifically proven strategies with a compassionate and supportive approach to deliver high-quality care.
Our program uses a variety of evidence-based tools to help achieve these goals including one-on-one counseling and group visits to promote a healthful lifestyle. Medication management, including the prescription of anti-obesity or other medications, may be a part of the treatment plan. We also work with patients before and after bariatric procedures, including surgery. Patients have the opportunity to work with a team of specialty physicians and other staff. After the initial in-person visit, our physicians follow up regularly via video visits to make care more convenient for patients. Follow up visits may also take place in clinic.
How to Schedule Your Appointment
We encourage most existing patients to have video appointments (telemedicine) with their provider. We have found that a blend of video and in-person follow up appointments works best for patients. To help your provider deliver the best care during your telemedicine visit, we ask that you complete two tasks the day of your appointment: 1) weigh yourself, and 2) check your blood pressure (if possible).
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