Medical weight management with Dr Stavy
Weight care.With you in mind.
Medical weight management looks at your health, daily life and the support you need. Dr Stavy leads your assessment, treatment decisions and ongoing review. You can talk about what you have tried, your concerns and what matters to you. Follow-up is shaped around your stage of care and the feedback you share.
Clinical author: Dr Stavroula Nikitopoulou · Published
- One doctor
- Dr Stavy leads your weight-management care
- Your feedback
- Follow-up adapts to your stage and needs
- Clear costs
- Confirm your appointment fee before booking
Where would you like to begin?
You may be looking for medical support for the first time. You may have tried several approaches and want to understand your options. Perhaps weight is affecting a health condition, your confidence or everyday activities. You can explain what is difficult without arriving with a ready-made solution.
Obesity care should take account of health and daily function, as well as weight. Clinical guidance also calls for care that respects your goals and needs. An assessment helps work out the right plan for you. [1][2]
Your care stays with Dr Stavy.
Dr Stavroula Nikitopoulou, known as Dr Stavy, handles your weight-management assessment, prescribing decisions, monitoring and referrals. You know which doctor makes those decisions. She plans follow-up based on your stage of care and your feedback.
That means the timing of review is individual. Your first assessment, a change in the plan and a period of ongoing support may raise different questions. Tell Dr Stavy what is helping, what is difficult and what you would like to discuss at the next review.
An appointment is a chance to discuss care. It does not commit you to a treatment. If a GP, diabetes team or another specialist already looks after you, bring their advice. Ask how each doctor’s role will fit into the plan.
What does a medical assessment explore?
A medical assessment looks at your history, health and what you want help with. Weight can relate to several health concerns. Its effect differs from person to person. Clinical guidance calls for a review of related health problems and daily function when choosing care. [1][2]
Make room for your history
Bring details of previous attempts and how they worked for you. What was manageable? What was hard to sustain? You can describe changes in weight, relevant diagnoses and care you have already received. This gives the discussion more context than a weight measurement on its own.
A medicine review can also be relevant. Some medicines can lead to weight gain. Their benefits and the reason you take them still matter. Discuss your full medicine list with your doctor. Do not stop or change prescribed treatment on your own. [4]
Mention any concerns about food, mood or body image. How you feel and your quality of life matter in obesity care. Talking about them can help your doctor understand the support you need. [3]
Understand what measurements mean
BMI, or body mass index, compares weight with height. It can help show a need for assessment. But it does not give a full picture of your health. Other measurements, health effects and daily activities may also matter. [2]
Ask what any proposed test would help to clarify. If you already have results, ask how to share the full report and its date. The practice’s testing and diagnostics guide explains questions to ask before agreeing to further tests.
You do not need to choose a test package before making an enquiry. Ask which questions need attention and what the next step would involve. If a test is suggested, ask why it is needed, what it can tell you and what it costs.
Different kinds of support can work together.
Obesity care can include support with food, movement and habits. Medical or specialist care may also have a role. The choice depends on your needs. A review of the evidence describes these as parts of a care plan. One approach does not fit everyone. [4]
| Area of care | What it can address | What to clarify |
|---|---|---|
| Food and movement | Eating patterns and activity that fit your health, preferences and daily life. [4] | The support suitable for you and how it will be delivered. No single diet or activity plan suits everyone. |
| Behavioural and emotional support | Barriers to change, motivation, body image and the practical work of maintaining habits. [3] | What support is needed and who provides it. A named therapy or specialist appointment is not automatically included. |
| Medical treatment decisions | Whether medical treatment is appropriate within a broader plan of care. [4] | Possible benefits, risks, alternatives and monitoring. A consultation does not guarantee a prescription. |
| Specialist care | Further specialist assessment; procedural or surgical options for some people. [4] | Whether referral is appropriate and what the receiving service offers. This practice page does not offer an operation. |
Dr Stavy is responsible for prescribing and referral decisions in this service. Ask how a proposed option fits with the care you already receive. If another service is involved, ask who will explain results, change treatment and arrange your next review.
Does this mean I need medication?
An assessment does not establish in advance which treatment is right for you. The evidence describes several care options. The choice should fit your needs. Ask about the purpose, possible benefits, risks and other options before deciding. A medical consultation is not a promise of a prescription. [1][4]
What if I also have diabetes or another condition?
Tell Dr Stavy about existing diagnoses and the clinicians involved in your care. Obesity guidance takes other health conditions into account when choosing and reviewing care. Bring your current plan. Ask who will handle each part of your care. Keep following the advice of the team that manages your current treatment. [1]
A plan needs room for review.
Dr Stavy arranges follow-up according to your stage of care and the feedback you give her. Review covers your results, health plan and progress. There is no fixed timetable for everyone. Agree the next review and what it will cover before you leave the appointment.
The conversation can include what feels manageable, what has become difficult and any concerns about treatment. If something in your health or circumstances has changed, explain that too. Your experience of following the plan helps inform the next discussion.
Long-term obesity care considers health and function as well as weight. Keeping changes going and reviewing other health needs are part of care. One measurement does not show the whole result. The goals and checks should fit the person. [1][3]
Come with your questions.
Make a short note of what you would like help with. Bring a list of medicines and supplements, relevant results and details of care you receive elsewhere. Include previous weight-management approaches and what you found useful or difficult. You can keep the notes simple. You can also note practical limits, such as shift work, caring duties or trouble moving. These are useful topics to raise when discussing a plan.
Ask the practice how to share medical records before sending a large file. The first enquiry can explain the appointment you want to discuss. You can ask about location or remote format, any practical needs and preparation before the appointment is confirmed.
What will it cost?
Ask for the fee for your weight-management consultation and what it includes. No separate weight-service tariff is shown here. Laboratory tests are charged separately. Check any proposed treatment and follow-up costs before agreeing to them.
The current consultation fees and cost information explain the practice’s published charges. A starting price for another type of appointment is not a quote for this service. If you are unsure which appointment to request, the treatments and services directory describes the available care.
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Questions before you enquire
What is medical weight management?
Medical weight management considers weight in the context of your health, daily life and care needs. It can involve different kinds of support rather than a single approach for everyone. Dr Stavy provides the service described here, including assessment, prescribing decisions, monitoring and referrals. The appropriate plan depends on individual assessment. [1][4]
What happens at an assessment?
The consultation is a chance to discuss your health concerns, previous attempts, current medicines and what you want help with. Bring relevant results and details of care you receive elsewhere. Dr Stavy leads the assessment and decisions about next steps. Ask what any proposed investigation would clarify and what it would cost.
Do I need to have tried a particular diet first?
You can enquire without choosing a new diet or test package first. Tell the practice what you have already tried and what you would like help to understand. No universal eligibility rule is stated on this page. Dr Stavy needs to consider your circumstances before an appropriate care plan can be agreed.
Does an appointment guarantee medication?
No. A consultation does not guarantee a prescription. Dr Stavy is responsible for prescribing decisions within this service, but the appropriate care depends on the assessment. Ask about possible benefits, risks, alternatives and review arrangements before deciding. Medical treatment is one part of the wider range of obesity-care options. [1][4]
Can this fit alongside my GP or specialist care?
Tell Dr Stavy about your existing diagnoses, current treatment and the clinicians already involved in your care. Bring relevant letters or plans so the responsibilities can be discussed. Ask who will review results, make treatment changes and arrange any referral. Continue to follow your existing care instructions unless the responsible clinician advises a change.
How is follow-up arranged?
Dr Stavy handles monitoring and follow-up. The timing depends on your stage of care and the feedback you share, rather than one fixed schedule for everyone. Review covers your results, health plan and progress. Agree when to return, what will be checked and how to raise concerns between appointments.
How much will the consultation and follow-up cost?
Ask the practice to confirm the weight-management consultation fee and what it includes. No separate weight-service tariff is listed here. Laboratory tests are charged separately, and you should also check any treatment and follow-up charges. A starting fee for another service should not be treated as a quote for this appointment.
Medical sources and further reading
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinology Consensus Statement: Algorithm for the Evaluation and Treatment of Adults with Obesity/Adiposity-Based Chronic Disease - 2025 Update. Karl Z Nadolsky, W. T. Garvey, Monica Agarwal et al.. Endocrine Practice, 2025. DOI: 10.1016/j.eprac.2025.07.017.
- Definition and diagnostic criteria of clinical obesity Francesco Rubino, David E. Cummings, Robert H. Eckel et al.. The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology, 2025. DOI: 10.1016/s2213-8587(24)00316-4.
- European Practical and Patient-Centred Guidelines for Adult Obesity Management in Primary Care Dominique Durrer Schutz, L. Busetto, D. Dicker et al.. Obesity Facts, 2019. DOI: 10.1159/000496183.
- Obesity Management in Adults A Review Arielle Elmaleh-Sachs, Jessica L. Schwartz, Carolyn T Bramante et al.. JAMA, 2023. DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.19897.
These sources inform the general medical explanations. Dr Stavy’s service responsibilities and follow-up arrangements reflect the practice’s confirmed process.
Make time for your health.
You can begin with the concern that matters most to you. Ask about a weight-management consultation with Dr Stavy, the cost and what to prepare. The first step is a conversation about the care you need.
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