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Commentary|Videos|September 8, 2025
How Primary Care Physicians Can Approach the Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Weight Loss
Author(s)Michael Crotty, MD, Sydney Jennings
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Michael Crotty, MD, provides practical guidance for on integrating GLP-1 receptor agonists into a comprehensive obesity treatment plan.
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How can primary care physicians effectively incorporate glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists into a comprehensive obesity treatment plan? In the video above, Michael Crotty, MD, a general practitioner who specializes in obesity medicine, offers practical guidance on integrating GLP-1 receptor agonists into a comprehensive obesity treatment plan that complements lifestyle and behavioral interventions.
Dr Crotty is also the co-founder and clinical lead of
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