Diarra Health · Pacific Weight Loss
Managing weight is about more than numbers on a scale. It's about losing the right type of weight — reducing body fat while preserving lean muscle — and improving the health conditions that matter most to you. Dr. Diarra's board-certified expertise in obesity medicine makes that distinction every time.
"Weight loss isn't the goal. Metabolic health is. We focus on losing fat, preserving muscle, and building the foundation for lasting wellness — not short-term restriction."
Why Medical Weight Loss
Evidence-based, personalized, and supervised by a board-certified physician — here's what sets medical weight loss apart from everything else you've tried.
Medical weight loss has been shown to help improve or even reverse conditions that affect millions of Americans — often dramatically. Even a 5–10% reduction in body weight can lead to significant, measurable health improvements.
Physician-supervised weight loss directly targets the metabolic drivers of cardiovascular disease — lowering blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, and systemic inflammation, and reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and blood clots.
Less weight on joints means less pain and better movement — especially for knees, hips, and the spine. Patients consistently report increased stamina, strength, and ability to engage in daily activities and exercise they had abandoned.
Weight loss under physician guidance often improves mood, self-esteem, and confidence measurably. It reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression — particularly when those symptoms are tied to body image or the burden of managing a chronic illness.
As a board-certified obesity medicine physician, Dr. Diarra can prescribe FDA-approved weight loss medications — including GLP-1 agonists like semaglutide — tailored to your medical history and metabolic profile. No unregulated supplements. No fad protocols.
Your program is customized to your medical history, metabolism, lifestyle, and goals — not a template. Regular check-ins allow for real-time adjustments, and the focus is always on lasting lifestyle change rather than short-term restriction or restriction-only diets.
The program focuses on not just losing weight but keeping it off — building the nutritional, behavioral, and metabolic habits that reduce long-term regain and sustain your results years after completing the initial program.
Successful medical weight loss can delay or prevent the need for joint replacements, reduce or eliminate medications for diabetes, blood pressure, or cholesterol, and improve your eligibility and outcomes for other treatments or procedures.
What Sets Us Apart
Dr. Diarra's dual board certification in internal medicine and obesity medicine means your weight loss plan is built on a complete understanding of your metabolic health — not just your body weight. Every prescription, every recommendation, and every adjustment is grounded in evidence and tailored to you.
Begin Your JourneyPayment & Coverage
We accept most major insurance plans for medical weight loss services. Coverage for obesity medicine varies by plan — contact us to verify your benefits before your first appointment. A cash pay option is also available for patients without coverage or who prefer a self-pay arrangement.
Accepted Insurance Plans
Common Questions
Yes. As a board-certified obesity medicine physician (DABOM), Dr. Diarra can prescribe FDA-approved weight loss medications including GLP-1 agonists such as semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy), as well as other evidence-based options like phentermine/topiramate. All prescriptions are tailored to your individual medical history, current conditions, and treatment goals.
Medical weight loss is supervised by a board-certified physician who reviews your complete medical history, metabolic labs, and health conditions to design a personalized plan. Unlike commercial diet programs, a physician can prescribe FDA-approved medications, monitor for drug interactions, track metabolic markers, and adjust your plan in real time. Dr. Diarra's approach also emphasizes preserving lean muscle mass — not just reducing scale weight.
Pacific Weight Loss & Metabolic Health accepts Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), Cigna, Health Net, Moda, Pacific Source, UMR, and United Healthcare (UHC). A cash pay option is also available. Coverage for obesity medicine and weight loss medications varies by individual plan — we recommend calling our office to verify your specific benefits before your first visit.
Yes — often significantly. Research consistently shows that even a 5–10% reduction in body weight can lead to meaningful improvements in blood sugar control, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and other metabolic markers. In some cases, patients are able to reduce or even eliminate medications for these conditions under physician supervision as their weight and metabolic health improve.
You can sign up directly through our enrollment portal. After enrolling, you'll schedule an initial consultation with Dr. Diarra to review your medical history, order any necessary labs, and design your personalized program. Call 503-664-1207 or email Info@myonepcp.com if you have questions before enrolling.
Physician-led, evidence-based, and tailored entirely to you. Dr. Diarra's board-certified expertise in obesity medicine means your program is built on a complete picture of your health — not a template.