Author: Dr. Christopher McGowan, MD

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Dr. Christopher McGowan, MD

El Dr. Christopher McGowan, líder en endobariatría, está especializado en tratamientos no quirúrgicos de la obesidad y cuenta con una triple titulación en Medicina Interna, Gastroenterología y Medicina de la Obesidad. Conocido por ser pionero en la gastroplastia endoscópica en manga (ESG), con más de 2.000 intervenciones, su influencia mundial y sus contribuciones a la investigación lo definen como un experto de primer orden.

Oprah Winfrey is well known for her lifelong struggles with weight. Recently, she hosted a prime-time special called “Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution,” in which she discussed her recent use of one of the popular weight loss medications and how it helped...

Ozempic, Other GLP-1 Meds Highly Effective But Come With Risks Ozempic is a highly effective drug for treating type 2 diabetes and promoting weight loss, but like many medications, it brings a long list of potential side effects and risks. It’s important to discuss...

Endoscopic Weight Loss Procedures Effectively Treat Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common obesity-related medical conditions, affecting the body’s ability to convert food into energy. Along with cardiovascular disease and certain types of cancer, it correlates closely with obesity,...

ESG and Lifestyle Changes Can Help Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a serious chronic condition that affects your metabolism and ability to convert glucose from the food you eat into the energy that powers your body on a cellular level. It’s...

Coming Off a Weight Loss Drug? Here’s What You Need to Know Injectable weight loss drugs have exploded in popularity in recent years, due to their transformative results in treating obesity and type 2 diabetes. Semaglutide and tirzepatide, known by their brand names Ozempic,...

Obesity is a chronic, relapsing condition that often needs medical intervention beyond diet and lifestyle changes. In recent years, there’s been an incredible and promising increase in treatment options to help patients lose weight, improve their metabolic health, and lead fuller, happier lives. But...