Weight loss is just the journey. Feeling at your best is the goal.
At Mahaska Health Medical Weight Loss Clinic, weight loss is about more than numbers. It’s about reclaiming your health and happiness. Our physician-led team provides the medical expertise and support to help you get there.
Schedule your weightloss consultation
A Different Approach to Weight Loss
With weight loss, there’s no one-size-fits-all plan. Our physician-led team builds a program around your unique needs, lifestyle, and goals. We focus on steady progress and long-term health, not fads or quick fixes.
Medical Expertise
Physician-led care with ongoing medical monitoring and support throughout your journey.
Personalized Plans
Goals and treatment strategies tailored to your health needs and life.
Sustainable Results
Evidence-based methods designed for lasting health improvements, not short-term changes.
Everything You Need to Succeed
Our Medical Weight Loss Clinic offers medical guidance, clear next steps, and compassionate support you can count on—all in one program.
Medical Care & Monitoring
- Medically supervised weight loss program
- Individual consultations with our physician-led team
- Prescription weight loss medications when appropriate
- Ongoing progress monitoring and plan adjustments
Advanced Body Composition Analysis
- DEXA imaging for precise body composition tracking
- Monitor fat mass, muscle mass, and metabolic changes
- Goal-based progress tracking focused on overall health
Comprehensive Support
- Nutritional guidance and education
- Behavioral and mental health support
- Care coordination and access to supportive resources
Your Path Forward
We meet you where you are and help you move forward with a plan and pace that fits your life. Here’s what to expect.
Step 1: Initial Consultation
Talk with a physician about your health history, goals, and what’s getting in the way.
Step 2: Personalized Assessment
Complete a comprehensive evaluation, including DEXA body composition analysis to establish your baseline.
Step 3: Custom Treatment Plan
Receive your personalized weight loss plan with clear goals, medical guidance, and support strategies.
Step 4: Ongoing Support & Adjustment
Continue with regular check-ins, progress tracking, and plan refinements.
Considering Bariatric Surgery?
Mahaska Health does not provide surgical weight loss procedures. If you’re exploring bariatric surgery, our team can help support your medical weight loss goals and coordinate care with bariatric specialists when needed.
Recognized for Excellence
Mahaska Health is the first Iowa Critical Access Hospital awarded four designated Centers of Excellence.
Maternity Care & Birthing Center | Cardiology | General Surgery | Surgical and Medical Oncology
Take the First Step Toward Better Health
Your needs are personal. Your plan should be, too. We’re here to help you improve your health, build momentum, and stay supported every lighter step of the way.
Meet Our Weight Loss Specialists
Dr. Mark Zacharjasz serves as Mahaska Health Hospice Medical Director and believes in offering his patients the best possible treatments and advice while upholding their values and autonomy. He accomplishes this by understanding each patient as a…
Makayla Leathers, PA-C, is a board-certified Physician Assistant with the Mahaska Health Walk-In Clinic team. Makayla is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals and families throughout our community. Makayla earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies…
Tara Stout, DNP, ARNP joined Mahaska Health in December 2019 after receiving her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa. Many may know her as she spent some time at Mahaska Health during her…
Take the First Step Toward Better Health
Schedule your weightloss consultation.
Call 641.672.3360
