833-PSH-CMPN (833-774-2676)
Compassionate Care and Evidence-based Weight Loss Treatment
Digital Weight Management
We recognize that obesity is a chronic, relapsing and progressive disease, but it is treatable.
You don’t need to struggle on your own – our medical experts will work with you to reach the goal of a healthier weight.
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Benefits
Physician-directed Care
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Four visits with one of our board-certified obesity medicine specialists
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Virtual or in-office care
- Custom treatment plan developed based on your unique metabolic and behavioral profile, risk factors and genetics
- Obesity treatment plan backed by science
Prescription Medication
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FDA-approved weight loss medication can be a safe and effective option for people struggling to lose weight through diet and exercise alone.
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Your Obesity Medicine Specialist will discuss medication with you and its role in your weight loss journey.
Lifestyle Intervention
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Tailored meal plans
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Recipes and meal planning guides
- Physical activity suggestions that work with your limitations and interests
- Consistent coaching and accountability to help build healthy food habits
- Regular messages to educate, motivate, and help you stay on track
How It Works
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Physician Monitoring
At your first appointment, you will meet with one of our obesity medicine specialists who will assess your weight and medical history and discuss with you the physiology of obesity and the pathways to treat it. They will work with you to develop a treatment plan.
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Lifestyle Intervention
Over the next six months, you will work with your weight loss coach to further develop your plan and put it into practice. As part of the Digital Weight Management Program you will receive the following:
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A treatment plan, designed by board-certified obesity medicine physicians;
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A custom weight loss plan based on your unique physical and behavioral profile, risk factors and genetics;
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Three (3) one-on-one, online coaching sessions focusing on diet, physical activity and behavior change;
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Twelve (12) coach-led group online classes; and
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Written program materials including meal plans, food exchange lists, recipes and other weight management information.
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How much does it cost?
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The Digital Weight Management Program costs $390 and is billed in six (6) equal monthly installments of $65. The program cost is a patient obligation, which can be paid from a Health or Flexible Spending Account (HSA or FSA).
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The cost of the physician visits and medication is billed to insurance and subject to insurance coverage.
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How do I sign up?
Your care team at Penn State Health will be happy to help you sign up for this service. Give us a call at 833-PSH-CMPN (833-774-2676), Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. if you have any questions.
Meet Our Care Team
Our team of obesity medicine specialists and weight loss coaches are committed to empowering you to make lasting lifestyle changes that promote your long-term health and well-being.
Guided by the best peer-reviewed research on weight-loss management, we will work to support you throughout your journey.
You can reach our team of coaches and health navigators at
833-PSH-CMPN (833-774-2676), Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Taraneh Soleymani, MD, FTOS
Medical Director, Digital Weight Management
Dr. Taraneh Soleymani has provided evidence-based, patient-focused comprehensive obesity care for more than a decade. She serves as an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at Penn State College of Medicine and Director of Obesity Medicine in the Department of Medicine. She is also the Medical Director of Penn State Health's Digital Weight Management Program. She completed fellowship training in clinical nutrition and obesity at University of Alabama at Birmingham and is board-certified in internal medicine and obesity medicine. She is a Fellow of The Obesity Society, a scientific organization dedicated to the study and
treatment of the condition.
Sunil Daniel, MD, FTOS
Obesity Medicine Specialist
Dr. Sunil Daniel is a board-certified obesity medicine physician, researcher and educator with fellowship training in clinical nutrition and obesity who has treated thousands of patients who struggle with weight-related issues. He specializes in patient-tailored obesity management and technology-enabled delivery of personailized weight management.
Fiona Fortman, RN, BSN, CTC
Weight Loss Coach
Fiona is a registered nurse with Penn State Health, serving 10 years in various positions throughout the organization. She received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Western Governors University. Fiona is a Certified Telehealth Coordinator (CTC). She has been working with various telehealth programs for the past 2 years.
Alicia Fanelli, MPH, RD
Weight Loss Coach
Alicia is a Registered Dietitian with Penn State Health’s Digital Weight Management Program. She has been practicing for over 10 years, six of which have been in the field of Weight Management. Graduating from Drexel University with her Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food Science and getting her Master’s in Public Health from Hunter College, she looks at the big picture when working with individual patients. Her focus is on lifestyle and behavioral change that is long lasting.