Weight Loss Doctor in Greenwood Village, CO
Board-Certified Obesity Medicine Physician
Dr. Ethan Lazarus, MD — past president of the Obesity Medicine Association.
Looking for a board-certified weight loss physician in Greenwood Village, Colorado? Here’s what makes CNC different from telehealth scripts and med spa visits — and why Denver-area patients trust Dr. Lazarus for real, physician-supervised weight loss care.
- Most providers in the area offer only telehealth or one-time prescriptions
- The few that do offer in-person care often treat weight loss as cosmetic, not medical
Clinical Nutrition Center is different. Our Greenwood Village office is led by a board-certified obesity medicine physician with two decades of experience helping patients achieve lasting, sustainable weight loss. Every visit is with a real clinician. Every plan is medically supervised. Every patient is treated as a whole person.
Why You Need a Weight Loss Doctor (Not a Telehealth App)
Weight loss is medicine. The biology of obesity involves hormones, metabolism, satiety signaling, insulin resistance, and a dozen other factors that a 5-minute telehealth visit can’t possibly address. Real weight loss requires real clinical oversight:
- Baseline labs — metabolic panel, A1c, liver, kidney, thyroid, hormones
- SECA body composition analysis — track fat mass vs. lean mass, not just scale weight
- Medication selection and titration — based on your biology, not a one-size-fits-all protocol
- Side effect management — nausea, GI issues, fatigue — managed proactively
- Dietitian coaching — to preserve muscle mass and prevent the “Ozempic face” sarcopenia
- Long-term maintenance plan — because losing weight is easy; keeping it off is the hard part
Dr. Lazarus and the CNC team have been providing this level of care since 2004. Few clinics in Colorado can match our depth.
About Dr. Ethan Lazarus, MD
Dr. Ethan Lazarus is board-certified in obesity medicine and is a past president of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA). He lectures nationally on metabolic health and is recognized as one of the leading physician-supervised weight loss experts in Colorado.
Dr. Lazarus is supported by an experienced care team:
- Heather Thomas, PA-C — physician assistant with 20+ years at CNC
- Jamie Shriver, PA-C — physician assistant focused on metabolic health
- Stacy Gill, RDN — registered dietitian specializing in medical nutrition therapy
- Mary Ellen Doukakis, RDN — registered dietitian with deep bariatric nutrition expertise
Weight Loss Medications Prescribed at CNC Greenwood Village
Dr. Lazarus prescribes all FDA-approved weight loss medications, including:
- Wegovy (semaglutide) — weekly injection, the most widely-prescribed GLP-1 for weight loss
- Zepbound (tirzepatide) — weekly injection, dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist
- Ozempic (semaglutide) — for Type 2 diabetes with weight loss benefit
- Mounjaro (tirzepatide) — for Type 2 diabetes with weight loss benefit
- Oral semaglutide — daily pill alternative to Wegovy
- Phentermine, Contrave, Qsymia — older oral medications, still highly effective for many patients
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program — $50/month
Bridge coverage for Wegovy or Zepbound while waiting for Medicare Part D / insurance authorization.
Learn About Medicare Bridge →Dr. Lazarus does NOT prescribe compounded GLP-1 medications. CNC only uses FDA-approved, brand-name medications from authorized pharmacies.
Pricing and Programs
CNC is a direct-pay practice (we don’t bill insurance). Visit costs and program pricing depend on the visit type and program tier you choose.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Ready to start with a real weight loss doctor in Greenwood Village? Book your free 15-minute consultation today, or call (303) 750-9454. We’ll answer your questions, explain our approach, and help you decide if CNC is right for you.
You can also learn more on our main Greenwood Village weight loss clinic page.