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Losing weight is not just about willpower. Hormones, genetics, sleep, stress and medications all play a role. Dr. Marina Gafanovich offers a doctor-supervised weight loss program on the Upper East Side that combines modern medications, including GLP-1 treatment, with realistic changes to how you eat and move.
GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 medications. Weekly injections such as Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) reduce appetite and help people lose significantly more weight than diet alone. Ozempic and Mounjaro contain the same active ingredients and are approved for type 2 diabetes. The doctor decides whether these medications are safe and appropriate for you, starts with a low dose and increases it gradually to limit side effects.
Other medications when GLP-1 treatment is not suitable or not covered.
Nutrition and activity. Protein-rich eating to protect muscle, practical meal planning and exercise you can keep up.
Follow-up. Regular visits to check progress, side effects and lab results, in the office or by telehealth.
GLP-1 medications are not for everyone. They are not used in pregnancy or in people with certain thyroid cancers or a history of pancreatitis. Common side effects include nausea, constipation and reduced appetite, which usually improve over time. We monitor you throughout treatment.
We prescribe FDA-approved medications.
Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), with more than 20 years in practice.
Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Dr. Gafanovich has led this Upper East Side practice since 2008; the practice was founded in 1961.
ECG, spirometry, urinalysis and blood draw in the same office, often during the same visit.
Unhurried visits, and every result is explained.
English, Russian, Spanish
We accept many plans from Aetna, Cigna, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (Anthem), MultiPlan and Coresource. Self-pay patients are welcome. Call 212-249-6218 for self-pay pricing.
See our Insurance page for the full list of plans, or call 212-249-6218 and we’ll check your coverage.
Coverage varies a lot between plans. We help you check your benefits and, if needed, submit a prior authorization.
In clinical trials, people lost on average about 15% of their body weight with semaglutide and about 20% with tirzepatide over roughly a year and a half. Individual results vary.
Many people regain weight after stopping. We discuss a long-term plan, including how to maintain your results.
No. We focus on sustainable changes that fit your life.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Marina Gafanovich, MD, board-certified internist · Last reviewed: September 21, 2026
My NYC Doctor — Dr. Marina Gafanovich, MD
1550 York Ave, Suite A
New York, NY 10028
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