An innovative approach to treating and preventing heart, vascular and kidney disease, along with associated diabetes or pre-diabetes, is essential. The complexity of cardiovascular conditions often results in individual receiving care from multiple health care providers, which can lead to fragmented care.

At the Center for Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health, we offer a comprehensive solution to improving your overall health. Our providers treat obesity, diabetes, renal and cardiovascular disorders in patients with metabolic disorders.

From HIV, renal disease, PCOS, coronary artery disease to high blood pressure, stroke and beyond, our expertise covers a range of cardiometabolic conditions.

Additionally, chronic kidney disease heightens the risk of coronary artery disease, heart failure and arrhythmia. Those with chronic kidney disease and metabolic syndrome can get the specialized care they need at our cardiometabolic home.

Patients can safely lose weight with our new Dr. MO’s 20N8 Weight Loss Program. Dr. MO’s 20N8 Weight Loss Program is a new innovative intradisciplinary weight loss program designed to help patients’ lose and keep off the weight.

What is cardiometabolic disease?

Cardiometabolic disease occurs when any of the following conditions exist together. The combination of these conditions increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. These conditions include:

• Elevated fasting blood sugar

• Abdominal obesity

• High blood pressure (or high blood pressure that is controlled with medication)

• High cholesterol (or high cholesterol that is controlled with medication

Tobacco use and lack of physical activity contribute to Cardiometabolic Syndrome.

Cardiovascular disease

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability among individuals with diabetes. Lifestyle changes, such as losing weight, increasing physical activity and adopting a healthy diet, are often recommended as the first line of treatment, along with new treatments available to dramatically reduce risks.

Did You Know

• People with HIV have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and heart failure than the general population.

• Nearly 50% of Americans have diabetes or are considered pre-diabetic.

• If you have diabetes, your risk of cardiovascular disease is 2 to 4 times higher than those without diabetes.

• Women with diabetes face a higher risk of heart disease compared to men with diabetes.

• Approximately 2 out of every 3 people who develop diabetes will die from heart disease.

• People with cardiometabolic disease are 2 times more likely to die from coronary heart disease and 3 times more likely to have a heart attack or stroke than those without the disease.

What is a Center for Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health?

The Center for Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health combines the treatment of cardiometabolic illnesses through a team-based approach. You may be referred to the following specialists who work together to provide the best outcome.

Learn More

If you are interested in learning more about The Center for Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health, please contact us.

Wellness Home on Halsted Center for Obesity and Cardiometabolic Health

3416 S Halsted, Chicago Illinois, 60608

(773) 823-9434