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Physician-Directed Care. Real Results.

Weight loss isn’t a mystery — it’s a science.

As Central New York’s trusted leaders in medical weight management, we help patients achieve meaningful, lasting results.

Under the leadership of Dr. Scinta, a physician with more than 18 years of experience specializing in obesity medicine, our dedicated team of medical and nutrition professionals has guided thousands of individuals toward sustainable weight loss.

Our difference? We succeed where other programs fall short. Even patients who have tried every diet and fitness trend find success with us — because our approach is personalized, comprehensive, and grounded in proven science.

A truly comprehensive approach to weight loss.

Designed by medical and nutritional experts, just for you.

01 Advanced Diagnostics

We start with a detailed two-part physical, including a review of your bloodwork, medical history, medications, and past experience with diet & exercise.

02 Personalized Nutrition Plan

You’ll also meet with our nutritionist to understand your eating patterns and develop a daily strategy for how and when to eat in order to achieve your goals.

03 Medical Management & Disease Reversal

Going beyond diet & exercise, we have the expertise to help you regulate your hunger and hormones, minimize the use of medications, and reverse serious health issues (including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and sleep apnea).

04 Ongoing Support and Accountability

Every step in our process is designed to help you feel supported and cared for. We keep you on track towards your goal weight through regular visits with our team of experts.

Programs

Created by experienced medical and nutrition professionals and personalized specifically for you.

Weight Loss

Our premier program helps reduce reliance on medications, improve obesity-related conditions, and deliver meaningful, long-term weight loss.

GLP-1's

Discover a highly effective medical weight-loss solution with GLP-1 medications, expertly prescribed and closely monitored by our healthcare team.

Hormone Therapy (BHRT)

Optimize your hormone levels to improve sleep, enhance mental clarity, increase energy, and support a healthy libido with personalized hormone therapy plans.

Aesthetic Medicine (Jet Plasma)

Aesthetic medicine focuses on helping patients look and feel their best through safe, medically guided cosmetic treatments.

Lipotropics

Increase your metabolism and maximize fat burning to accelerate weight loss, whether you’re already on a program or looking for a simple, effective way to jumpstart.

Menopause Treatments

Comprehensive, personalized care designed to support women through menopause and beyond.

Testosterone Treatments

Each customized treatment plan is carefully managed to deliver safe, effective results helping you feel confident and revitalized again.

Weight Maintenance

Reaching your goal weight is a major achievement — but maintaining those results is where long-term success truly happens.

Products & Supplements

Our products stand out for their unique attributes.

Dr. Wendy Scinta, MD, MS

Dr. Wendy Scinta, MD is a nationally recognized leader in the treatment of adult and childhood obesity and the founder of Medical Weight Loss of NY. Since opening her practice in 2004, she has helped thousands of patients achieve lasting weight loss through evidence-based, medically supervised care.

With more than two decades of specialized experience, Dr. Scinta is widely regarded as one of the most qualified and trusted weight loss physicians in Central New York. Her clinical expertise, personalized approach, and proven outcomes set her practice apart.

Dr. Scinta is frequently featured in national media, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, PBS, The Steve Harvey Show, Oprah Magazine, Parenting Magazine, Bariatric Times, and WebMD. She is also a regular guest on Doctor Radio (SiriusXM).

Patients' Kind Words

Our patients’ stories in their own words