Personalized, Physicain Led Weight

Management

This is not a diet program.
It’s a medical, step-by-step plan to improve weight, energy, blood sugar, blood pressure, and long-term health.

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This Program is:

    • Have struggled with weight for years

    • Have tried diets that didn’t last

    • Want medical guidance, not judgement

    • Have obesity, prediabetes, or metabolic issues

    • Quick fixes

    • Cosmetic-only goals

    • People unwilling to change

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Personalized &

Physician Led

At Shreveport Direct Care, holistic care forms the foundation of everything we do. On a journey to a healthier life, we know medications are only one piece of long-term weight loss success.

That's why I'm a firm believer in supporting my patients outside of our consults with programs covering the four lifestyle pillars of nutrition, exercise, mindset and self-care, and community.

As part of our commitment to holistic care, we are pleased to provide you access to a platform which is broken into three components:

  1. Interactive, guided 12-week course

  2. Content library with hundreds of resources tailored specifically for medical weight loss

  3. Support community with events, expert guest speakers, challenges, and more

Guided Education & Accountability

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FAQs

  • Medical weight loss takes a comprehensive, individualized approach. Instead of focusing only on calories, Dr. Bass addresses medical, metabolic, psychological, and lifestyle factors that affect weight. The goal is long-term health and sustainable results, not short-term dieting.

  • Dr. Bass offers physician-supervised weight loss, which may include lifestyle coaching, nutrition guidance, and FDA-approved weight loss medications when appropriate. Every plan is personalized based on your health history, goals, and safety.

  • Some patients lose weight faster than with traditional dieting, but the focus is always on safe, steady, and sustainable weight loss. Dr. Bass prioritizes long-term success by helping patients build healthy habits and manage underlying conditions that affect weight.

  • The 360° experience is a whole-person approach. It combines medical care, lifestyle coaching, nutrition guidance, and emotional support. This ensures your physical health, mental well-being, and daily habits are all addressed together.

  • The online platform provides education, accountability tools, and access to a supportive community. Patients benefit from ongoing guidance, virtual resources, and encouragement, making it easier to stay engaged and consistent.

  • Staying motivated is easier with support. Dr. Bass’s program includes regular check-ins, education, and community support, helping patients stay focused and overcome setbacks.

  • Yes. Many patients struggle with weight due to insulin resistance or metabolic conditions. Dr. Bass builds weight loss plans that support both safe weight loss and healthier blood sugar, with careful monitoring.

  • Item descriptionIt can be. Some patients benefit from time-restricted eating (such as an 8–10 hour eating window). This is only recommended if it fits your medical history, lifestyle, and goals.

  • Yes. Shreveport Direct Care offers in-person visits in Shreveport and virtual visits when appropriate, making medical weight loss care accessible and convenient.

  • Weight management is included in your monthly Direct Primary Care or Medical Concierge membership, as it is part of preventive care.

    • Medication costs are not included

    • There is an additional fee for the online platform

    • Weight loss services are also available outside of membership plans

    Please see our membership page for current pricing.

  • Schedule a weight-loss consultation. Dr. Bass will review your goals, health history, and past experiences with weight loss, then help you choose the best next steps.

As part of your membership you get access to…

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    Coaching

    A FREE introductory session with a dietitian and lifestyle coach

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    Guided Education

    Interactive 12-week education program developed by medical weight loss experts

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    Support Community

    Expert-led workshops, masterclasses, challenges, and live support groups

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    Content library

    Hundreds of resources covering nutrition, exercise, mindset, and self-care

Schedule a Free Meet and Greet to Discuss Your Weight Loss Journey
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