Memorial Day

The Professional Hypochondriac recently spoke with Dr. Shana Weiss, an internist in private practice in Vernon Hills with specialty training in bariatric medicine. Previously, she was part of the team at NorthShore University Health System’s Center for Weight Management. TPH: When do women most commonly gain weight? Dr. Weiss: I usually see it around age…

I read an article recently about an innovative doctor who has based his new practice on the concept of collaboration with his patients. Instead of him telling them what to do, he asks for their input and then integrates their feedback with the plan for their health. It didn’t occur to me that this was…

Wow! It’s that time already! Out with the old, in with the new. Well, welcome 2017! Wishes to all for a healthy and peaceful 2017!! And my New Year’s Resolution?? Well, the immediate one is to keep you better informed about practice happenings through our social media outlets. So…stay tuned for updates here as we…

Your weight matters!  Of course it does.  Your weight affects your health, and your health affects almost everything you do. In fact, your health is one of those things that you don’t think about, until it bothers you, and then it is a constant reminder that it needs attention! I see this in my practice…

I know it goes without saying, but it takes an entire team to care for someone. A patient was surprised recently to hear that our physician assistants can provide all of the same care that a doctor can, and that I rely on them to do so. In fact, it’s not unusual for me to…

Magical thinking. We all use it. I see it particularly in medical weight loss treatment. Everyone wants to post big numbers, consistent numbers, each week, in their quest for success in the weight loss process. But as I remind everyone, the weight loss process is non-linear, and to expect to see the same results, week…