Non-Surgical Weight Management for Teens
Adolescent medical weight loss in NJ at Nusbaum Medical Centers helps teens build healthy habits and reach a healthier weight — without surgery.
At Nusbaum Medical Centers in Cedar Knolls, New Jersey, the adolescent medical program is guided by Dr. Michael Nusbaum, a board-certified surgeon, FACS FASMBS, who has led medical and aesthetic care in New Jersey for more than 25 years. It's a compassionate, family-centered approach that treats obesity as the medical condition it is, with real structure and support.
What the Program Includes
Every teen receives a thorough medical evaluation and a personalized plan combining nutrition, activity, behavioral coaching and physician oversight. The focus is on sustainable change the whole family can support — not crash diets. When medically appropriate, the plan may be tailored for the teen's specific metabolism and needs.
Why a Medical Program Works
- Treats obesity as a medical condition, not a willpower issue
- Personalized nutrition and activity guidance
- Behavioral coaching for lasting habits
- Physician monitoring of growth and health
- Whole-family education and support
A Step-Wise Approach
For most teens, a supervised medical program is the right first step. If severe obesity and health risks persist, our team can discuss adolescent weight loss surgery — always as a careful, shared decision.
Why Choose Dr. Nusbaum in NJ
With 25+ years and 25,000+ patients, Dr. Nusbaum brings experience and compassion to teen weight management. Families travel to Cedar Knolls from across Morris, Essex, Bergen and Union counties.
Medically reviewed by Michael Nusbaum, MD FACS · FASMBS
Founder & Medical Director · 25+ Years · 25,000+ Patients
Dr. Nusbaum is a board-certified surgeon and pioneer of one of the country's most successful medical weight-loss and aesthetic programs, featured in Inc., Reader's Digest and NJBIZ. He practices at Nusbaum Medical Centers in Cedar Knolls, Morris County, serving patients across New Jersey.
Adolescent Medical Weight Loss in NJ: Frequently Asked Questions
Is adolescent medical weight loss non-surgical?
Yes. The adolescent medical weight-loss program is entirely non-surgical. It combines nutrition, activity, behavioral coaching and physician oversight to help teens reach a healthier weight.
How is a teen's program personalized?
Each teen gets a thorough medical evaluation and an individualized plan based on their health, metabolism and lifestyle, with the whole family involved in supporting the changes.
At what age can teens join the program?
The program is designed for adolescents; suitability depends on age, health and circumstances. Dr. Nusbaum's team evaluates each teen and recommends the right approach.
Will the program affect my teen's growth?
No. Our physician-supervised approach focuses on healthy, sustainable change while monitoring your teen's growth and development, avoiding the risks of unsupervised crash diets.
What if the medical program isn't enough?
Most teens do well with the medical program. If severe obesity and health risks persist, our team can discuss adolescent weight-loss surgery as a careful, shared family decision.
