Chennai, 16 Oct 2026: MGM Health care Malar, Adyar has launched a Metabolic Clinic with an advanced, comprehen sive multispecialty programme for obesity and metabolic dis orders, offering indivi dualised, evidence-based treatments for excess weight manage ment of associated medical complications, and support for remission of several metabolic conditions.
The programme prioritises sustainable outcomes and long-term metabolic health rather than weight loss alone. It addresses associated conditions such as prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, Poly cystic Ovary Synd rome (PCOS), and lipid abnormalities, including elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels. It also helps patients break the cycle of knee pain, reduced physical activity, and further weight gain. In addi tion, the programme offers integrated care for obstructive sleep apnea and fatty liver disease, which can improve with sustained weight reduction.
Thiru Rhevanth Charan P, MLA, Madu ravoyal, launched the programme in the presence of Dr. Kalpana Thai B, Medical Superinten dent, MGM Healthcare Malar Adyar, Dr. Meherprasad Y. D., Senior Consultant – Endocrinologist, and the team of medical experts from the new clinic.
A key differentiator of the integrated programme is its endo crinologist-led appro ach, which ensures that weight management is guided by a comprehen sive understanding of hormonal and meta bolic health. It is further supported by cardiology for cardio vascular risk evalua tion and care; pulmo nology for the diagno sis and treatment of obesity-associated respiratory conditions; and hepatology for liver health, with a focus on the prevention and treatment of fatty liver disease. Dietitians provide personalised nutritional guidance and sustainable dietary planning, while physiotherapists offer individualised support for physical activity, mobility, and exercise. The clinic is equipped with advanced techno logy to analyse body composition, including fat and muscle mass, enabling more precise and personalised treatment planning. It also offers newer phar macological treat ments, including GLP- 1-based medications, where clinically appropriate, alongside customised lifestyle interventions tailored to each patient’s needs.
The programme is led by Dr. Meherprasad Y. D., Senior Consul tant Endocrinologist, with over 30 years of experience in weight management, suppor ted by specialists Dr. Manohar G. (Cardio logy), Dr. Ammaiyap pan Palaniswamy C. (Pulmonology), and Dr. Kavitha Sampath kumar (Hepatology), along with dietitians and physiotherapists.