Fundamentals of Obesity Medicine

for MDs, DOs, NPs, and PAs

Designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, this course will cover:
Why the medical community must treat obesity as a chronic disease
  • The obesity epidemic continues to grow, impacting 40% of the US adult population
  • Obesity is a chronic disease as defined by the American Medical Association (AMA)
  • USPSTF and CMS guidelines for obesity screening and treatment (including clinical guidelines for reimbursement)
How clinical weight management really works
  • Learn why body composition is a critical aspect of obesity care
  • Understand how nutrition, medication, and lifestyle behaviors interact in weight management
  • Access obesity patient clinical case studies
Necessary obesity medicine practice tools
  • Training for the screening and treatment of obesity
  • Set up an easy-to-follow clinical framework,
  • Leverage technology to simplify workflow and patient engagement
  • Generate documentation necessary for optimal reimbursement
Nutritional guidelines for the weight loss patient
  • How the stimulus-narrowing approach works
  • Why protein is so important to weight loss
  • Determining how to prescribe and monitor proper calorie levels
Behavioral intervention for obesity
  • Learn why behavioral intervention combined with nutritional therapy is the key to longterm healthy weight maintenance
  • Understand the techniques to enhance the effectiveness of behavioral intervention
  • Plan for continued behavioral intervention during the weight maintenance phase
Medication adjustments and prescribing weight loss medication
  • Learn which medications contribute to weight gain and how you can adjust them to promote effective weight loss
  • Understand the options in prescribing weight loss medications
Optimizing practice revenue for both cash-based and insurance-based models
  • Learn the best way to price your services and products to generate on average $15-$20K in incremental practice revenue, even on a part-time basis.
  • Access the insurance and billing codes for obesity screening and treatment and learn how to apply them for maximum reimbursement.
Without meaningful medical intervention, the obesity epidemic is expected to deepen, accelerating the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, stroke, cancer, and more than 50 chronic diseases.


Apply your medical knowledge and skill to helping those suffering from obesity.
Currently available in English only.


Your Instructor


Matthew G. Pinto, DO
Matthew G. Pinto, DO

Dr. Matthew Pinto completed his medical training at Broward General Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he served as chief resident. He became board certified in Family Medicine in 2003. After practicing in Boca Raton, Florida for three years, in 2006 he relocated back to NJ to work as the medical director of Dermacare Laser and Skin Care in Cherry Hill, a medical spa specializing in cosmetic injections, laser skin treatments, and skin care. In 2007 he left Dermacare to start his own private practice, Glendale Primary Care and Aesthetics in Bellmawr, NJ. After successfully growing the practice to over 3000 patients, Dr. Pinto realized the need to help the majority of his patients, many of whom were overweight or obese, lose weight safely. After extensive training, in 2010 he opened The Center for Medical Weight Loss of South Jersey, a medically supervised weight loss program designed to fill a much needed void in our community. In 2014, Dr. Pinto was appointed national medical director of the Center for Medical Weight Loss. His expertise in weight management and his experience with educating and training other physicians in bariatric medicine have made him a nationally known expert.


Course Curriculum


  Fundamentals of Obesity Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
This is a self-paced course so you can view it at your convenience.
How long do I have access to the course?
After enrolling, you have access to this course for a year - across any and all devices you own.
What languages is the course available in?
Currently, the course is available only in English. However, we are exploring translation into more languages.
How can I get a refund?
Once you enroll in the course, all sales are final.
How much does the course cost?
The Fundamentals of an Obesity Medicine Practice is $595 USD.
What methods of payment do you accept?
You can enroll with a valid debit card or Visa, Mastercard, or American Express credit card.
What can I expect as far as results by implementing the course material?
This course is intended to provide educational material and guidance based on real-world applications. However, we must make it clear that results are not guaranteed and that you are responsible for the health and safety of your patients based on your own professional judgment and decisions.
Can I contact you with questions about the course material?
We are able to answer only general questions about the course. Due to compliance requirements and differences in regional healthcare regulations, we cannot answer questions about specific patient cases or practice management issues. However, we are considering a service to provide consulting support for the implementation of obesity care services.
Who is this course for?
The course material is based on the CMWL program for MDs, DOs, NPs, and PAs. It is a combination of proven clinical and practice management approaches for the delivery of non-surgical medical weight loss.

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