The University of Kansas Health System
Weight Management • Pittsburg, KS • 1 (Weight Management: Kirmayer Fitness Center, Kansas City, KS) locations
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About
Obesity Treatment & Weight Management at The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas offers interdisciplinary obesity care including physician evaluation, registered dietitian counseling, anti-obesity medications, bariatric surgery referral, and a meal replacement program. The program provides individual nutrition and lifestyle counseling sessions every 3-4 weeks for six months via in-person or telehealth, along with lab analysis, psychology referral, and weight maintenance support for patients with a BMI of 30 or greater.
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FAQs
What services are offered for weight management?
Get 1-on-1 nutrition and lifestyle counseling with a registered dietitian as well as individualized medical monitoring by a physician. Content includes mindful eating, stimulus control, meal planning and more. Medications to assist with weight-loss may be prescribed by your doctor.
Who is this program for?
This is for patients with a BMI of 30 or greater.
How often are sessions held and how long does the program last?
Sessions are held every 3-4 weeks for 6 months either in person or via telehealth and billed directly to insurance.
Is there a meal replacement program?
Yes, the nationally recognized meal replacement program is an evidence-based approach to weight loss provided in collaboration with the University of Kansas and the University of Kansas Medical Center. This is a cash-pay program with structured prepackaged meal plans, including a choice of low-calorie or very low-calorie meals. We identify patients that are a good fit but do not actively manage their structured program.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- UPMC Provider Profile (Dr. Noor A. Khan): 4.9/5 (50 ratings (15 written reviews))
- Birdeye (Pittsburgh Weight Loss): 5/5 (2 reviews)
- ObesityHelp (Bariatric and Metabolic Institute): 4.8/5 (28 ratings)
- ObesityHelp (Dr. Anita Courcoulas): 4.0/5 (117 ratings)
- Birdeye (Elevation Medical Weight Loss): 4.9/5 (456 reviews)
Patients praise
- Highly personalized care and thorough communication from medical providers
- Significant, life-changing weight loss results reported by patients
- Strong emotional support and accountability coaching
- Compassionate and non-judgmental bedside manner from surgeons and staff
Common complaints
- Instances of patients feeling unheard or feeling like they are treated by support staff rather than the primary physician
- Mixed experiences regarding staff professionalism at specific clinic locations
- Dissatisfaction with changes to service delivery, such as the abrupt ending of telehealth services
"Dr Khan is absolutely incredible. I would give her 10 stars if I could! She listens, asks questions, is empathetic, kind, supportive, and compassionate."
- UPMC Provider Review"She is super thorough...took her time, and explains options in detail. She makes sure you feel comfortable and understand the information she is giving you."
- TeleSlim Clinic Testimonial"Dr. Courcoulas and her team have made this entire experience more traumatic than it ever needed to be. They don't listen to their patients and seem to have a GOD complex about themselves."
- ObesityHelp ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Brian Casey, PA-C - Pittsburgh, PA - Bariatric Medicine - Book Appointment - Jun 1, 2026
- Dr. Bestoun H. Ahmed, MD - Pittsburgh, PA - Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery - Book Appointment - Mar 10, 2026
- Jamie Bender, CRNP - Pittsburgh, PA - Bariatric Medicine - Book Appointment - Jun 1, 2026
- GLP-1 Weight Loss in Pittsburgh | $99 Clinician Consult - Oct 26, 2025
- Smarter, Personalized Weight Loss - True Precision Medicine - Jul 21, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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