Alega Health is a medical weight loss practice in Silver Spring, Maryland, providing comprehensive, compassionate, evidence-based care for adults, teens, and children who want to lose weight to improve their health. Led by Dr. Tara Altepeter, an obesity medicine specialist, Alega Health focuses on building a therapeutic partnership with each patient, because weight history, barriers, and goals are different for everyone.
Located near the intersection of I-495 and Georgia Avenue (Route 97), Alega Health serves patients across Maryland and Washington, D.C. with a thoughtful, medically grounded approach to weight management.
Alega Health provides a full range of medical weight loss services designed to support both short-term progress and long-term results, including:
Adult weight management
Pediatric and teen weight management
Obesity medicine consultations with thorough screening for medical conditions and medications that may affect weight
FDA-approved prescription weight loss medications, including GLP-1 medications when medically appropriate and desired
Personalized nutrition guidance based on preferences, lifestyle, and sustainability
Physical activity guidance with realistic goal setting
Coaching and problem-solving support to address obstacles like stress, sleep concerns, hormonal shifts, and plateaus
Telemedicine follow-up visits for established patients in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Patients choose Alega Health because the care goes beyond generic advice. The practice takes time to understand your health history, challenges, and lifestyle, then builds a plan that uses the most effective tools available, including evidence-based coaching, nutrition planning, and FDA-approved medication options when appropriate.
Alega Health is also a strong fit for families, offering dedicated pediatric and teen weight management with a supportive, family-focused approach that avoids blame and emphasizes sustainable change.
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Get personalized, evidence-based care for adults, teens, and children. Alega Health offers obesity medicine visits, nutrition guidance, coaching, and FDA-approved medication options, including GLP-1 therapies when appropriate.
