Doctor-led programme · Ubi, Singapore
Doctor-Led Medical Weight Loss in Singapore
Medical weight loss at Accord Medical Clinic is a doctor-led programme run under Singapore's MOH and HSA framework by a Family Physician with over 15 years of weight-management experience. Every plan starts with a clinical assessment — not a package — and combines nutrition, activity, treatment where appropriate, and long-term follow-up.
- 15+ yrs
- Weight management experience
- Doctor-led
- Family Physician at every visit
- Assessment first
- No package sold in advance
- Ubi, Singapore
- 5 min walk from Ubi MRT (DT27)
01 · The programme
Our weight management programme in Singapore
The programme runs in five stages. Nobody is sold a plan before they have been assessed, and the plan changes as your results and tolerance change.
- 01
Medical assessment
History, current medications, examination, measurements and relevant blood results — establishing what is driving weight gain in your case before anything is recommended.
- 02
A plan built for you
Nutrition and activity targets set against your own routine, work pattern and medical constraints, with clear markers for what progress should look like.
- 03
Treatment where appropriate
If clinically indicated, your doctor discusses prescription treatment with you — what it does, what to expect, and what the alternatives are. Treatment is never assumed.
- 04
Monitoring and adjustment
Regular review of weight, measurements, tolerance and relevant bloods. The plan is adjusted on evidence, not on a fixed schedule.
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Long-term maintenance
The phase most programmes skip. Keeping weight off needs its own plan, and it is part of the programme rather than an afterthought.
02 · Medical supervision
What makes this medically supervised weight loss
Doctor-led weight loss in Singapore means a registered doctor is accountable for the plan at every stage — the assessment, the decisions, the monitoring and the adjustments. It is the difference between a clinical programme and a commercial slimming package.
One accountable doctor
The same Family Physician assesses, prescribes, monitors and adjusts — no handover between staff between visits.
Assessed, not sold
Nothing is recommended before assessment. If medical weight loss is not appropriate for you, we will say so.
Monitored on evidence
Progress is tracked with measurements and, where relevant, blood results — not by weight on a scale alone.
Conservative prescribing
Prescription treatment is used only where clinically appropriate, at the lowest effective dose, and reviewed at every visit.
03 · Your doctor
Your weight loss doctor in Singapore
Dr Joseph Wang is a Family Physician and registered acupuncturist with more than 15 years of clinical experience, including over 15 years in weight management. He sees you at every visit, so treatment is judged against your own history rather than a chart.
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), National University of Singapore
- Graduate Diploma in Family Medicine, National University of Singapore
- Graduate Diploma in Acupuncture, Singapore College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Registered Acupuncturist, Singapore Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board
04 · Your first visit
What happens at your weight loss consultation
History and goals
What you have tried, what happened, what you want to change, and what your medical history allows.
Examination
Weight, height, BMI, waist measurement, blood pressure, and other checks relevant to your case.
Investigations
Where useful, blood work covering metabolic markers, liver and kidney function and thyroid.
Your plan
The doctor explains what is appropriate for you, the options, and the follow-up interval before you leave.
Consultation charges are published on our consultation rates page. Health screening can be arranged at the same visit where it is clinically useful.
05 · Eligibility
Is medical weight loss suitable for me?
Singapore uses the Asian BMI scale, because metabolic complications appear at lower BMIs in Asian populations. BMI is a starting point for a conversation, not a decision — your history, measurements and blood results all matter.
- Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes
- High blood pressure and cholesterol
- Obstructive sleep apnoea
- Fatty liver and PCOS
- Underweight
- Below 18.5
- Healthy weight
- 18.5 – 22.9
- Overweight
- 23.0 – 27.4
- Obese
- 27.5 and above
BMI is a screening tool and not a diagnosis. The WHO Asia-Pacific classification defines overweight from BMI 23 and obesity from BMI 27.5 in Asian populations. Individual assessment should be performed by a qualified healthcare professional.
06 · Pricing
Transparent pricing, published up front
Costs are confirmed with you before anything is arranged — no hidden charges and no package sold in advance. Where prescription medicine is clinically appropriate, it is dispensed separately and quoted with you at your consultation.
First consultation
$80–150
30–45 minutes with the doctor: history, examination, InBody body-composition scan and a personalised plan.
Follow-up review
$50–80
Progress review with the same doctor — measurements, tolerance and plan adjustment.
Lifestyle programme
$200–500 /month
Doctor-supervised nutrition, activity and behavioural support with InBody tracking.
Medication, if prescribed
$300–600 /month
Only where clinically appropriate, dispensed separately and confirmed with you — never assumed.
A 3-month combination programme is typically $800–$1,500. Lab tests, where useful, are $60–$200. Full breakdown and payment options: weight loss treatment cost in Singapore. MediSave may be claimable under CDMP for eligible conditions.
07 · Treatment
Where GLP-1 medication may fit in
Where it is clinically appropriate, your doctor may discuss prescription treatment as one part of the plan — always alongside nutrition, activity and follow-up, never instead of them. GLP-1 receptor agonists are one class that may be considered. Treatment is not suitable for everyone, and whether any medication is right for you is a decision made in consultation after assessment.
In line with Singapore's Health Products (Advertisement of Specified Health Products) Regulations, this website does not name, price or promote prescription medicines. Treatment is discussed only in consultation.
08 · What the evidence shows
The research behind doctor-led weight loss
Weight management is one of the most heavily studied areas of medicine. The following points summarise what the international evidence consistently shows — and how it shapes the way our programme is run.
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Obesity is a chronic disease — not a character flaw
The World Health Organization classifies obesity as a chronic, progressive disease. Body weight is regulated by biology — hormones, appetite signals and metabolism — which is why sustained weight loss is genuinely difficult and why 'try harder' advice fails so often. Treating weight like any other chronic condition — with structure, review and long-term follow-up — is the evidence-based response.
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Structured programmes with medical support achieve more
Research shows that doctor-supervised programmes combining nutrition, activity and behavioural support produce larger and more durable losses than self-directed dieting. Where medication is clinically appropriate, international trial programmes for this class of treatment (the STEP series) reported average losses around 10–15% of body weight over roughly 68 weeks when combined with lifestyle counselling — alongside a clear finding that individual results vary widely and that maintenance planning determines long-term success.
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Five to ten percent changes real health outcomes
Modest, maintained weight loss — around 5–10% of body weight — measurably improves blood pressure, blood sugar control (HbA1c), cholesterol and sleep apnoea severity. This is why our programme measures health markers, not just kilograms: the goal is metabolic benefit that outlasts the diet.
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Regain is biological — which is why maintenance is built in
Weight loss triggers hormonal changes that defend the previous weight — appetite signals rise as fat stores fall. This 'weight defence' explains both the plateau and the common rebound after stopping treatment. Programmes that plan the transition — gradual, monitored, with a maintenance phase — are the ones whose results persist. Stage 05 of our programme exists for exactly this reason.
Reference base: WHO obesity position statements; published international trial programmes for GLP-1 medicines (the STEP series); Singapore MOH guidance on obesity as a chronic condition. Deeper, fully referenced reading lives in our GLP-1 guide and the weight management library.
09 · Why Accord
Choosing a weight loss clinic in Singapore
A clinic, not a centre
Accord is a family medicine clinic. Weight management sits inside general medical care, so your other conditions are managed by the same doctor.
Western medicine and acupuncture
Dr Wang is qualified in both and can combine them where appropriate — an uncommon combination in Singapore.
Honest about limits
No guaranteed outcomes, no before-and-after marketing, no exaggerated claims. Clinical evidence and your own results only.
Convenient follow-up
In-clinic review, WhatsApp teleconsultation and medicine delivery keep long-term follow-up practical.
10 · Questions
Medical weight loss questions
What is medical weight loss?
Medical weight loss is weight management supervised by a doctor. It begins with a clinical assessment of your history, measurements and relevant blood results, and combines nutrition, activity, behavioural support and — where clinically appropriate — prescription treatment, with regular medical review throughout.
How is doctor-led weight loss different from a slimming programme?
A doctor-led programme is a clinical service: a registered doctor assesses you, decides what is appropriate, monitors your response and adjusts the plan. A commercial slimming package sells a fixed programme in advance. At Accord you are assessed before anything is recommended.
Who is medical weight loss suitable for?
It may be appropriate for adults whose weight is affecting their health or who have tried to lose weight without lasting results. Suitability depends on your BMI, waist measurement, medical history and current medications — which is what the first consultation establishes.
How much weight can I expect to lose?
That varies between individuals and depends on your starting point, your medical history and how the plan is followed. Clinically meaningful benefit generally begins at around five to ten percent of body weight. The clinic does not promise a specific figure.
What does the first weight loss consultation cost?
The first consultation is $80–$150 (30–45 minutes, including the InBody body-composition scan and a personalised plan). Follow-up reviews are $50–$80. Investigations, screening and any treatment are separate and are explained with you before they are arranged — the full breakdown is on our treatment cost page.
Does medical weight loss always involve medication?
No. Nutrition, activity and behavioural change are the foundation of every plan. Medication is considered only where it is clinically appropriate for the individual patient, and it is always used alongside those foundations rather than in place of them.
How often will I be seen?
Follow-up is usually more frequent at the start, while your response and tolerance are being established, and less frequent once you are stable. Your doctor sets the interval with you at the first consultation.
Can I be seen by teleconsultation?
Follow-up reviews can often be done by WhatsApp video teleconsultation. A first assessment is normally done in clinic, because measurements and examination are part of it.
Is weight management claimable under MediSave or insurance?
Coverage depends on your policy and on the clinical indication. Ask the clinic when you book and we will tell you what is and is not claimable for your situation.
Where is the clinic?
Accord Medical Clinic is at Blk 325 Ubi Avenue 1, #01-701, Singapore 400325 — about five minutes on foot from Ubi MRT station on the Downtown Line.
How quickly will I see results?
Early changes — appetite, energy and measurements — are often noticed within the first weeks. Sustainable weight loss is generally 0.5–1 kg per week, so a clinically meaningful 5–10% loss typically takes three to six months. Progress is reviewed against your own markers, not a promise.
Will the weight come back when I stop?
Weight regain after stopping treatment is common — not because of any fault of yours, but because appetite signals defend the previous weight. This is why the programme includes a structured maintenance phase: gradual transition, continued reviews and a plan for the long term.
Will I lose muscle as well as fat?
Some lean tissue is lost in any significant weight loss if protein and activity are neglected. The programme protects muscle with protein guidance and resistance training, and tracks body composition with the InBody scan at reviews — so the plan is adjusted on measurements, not the scale alone.
What happens if my weight loss plateaus?
A plateau is a normal phase: as you lose weight, your body burns fewer calories, and appetite signals rise in defence. The response is a structured review — of intake, activity, measurements and, where relevant, treatment — rather than an abrupt diet change. Plateaus are where supervised programmes earn their keep.
11 · Read the research
Deep dives from our doctors
The science behind the programme, written for patients in plain language — how the medicines in this class work, what the evidence really shows, and the questions patients ask most.
How GLP-1 works in the body
The appetite hormone explained — mechanism, fullness and blood sugar.
Read the explainer →GLP-1 vs other weight-loss methods
Diet, medication and surgery compared on the evidence, not opinion.
Read the comparison →GLP-1 and muscle loss
What the research really says — and how muscle is protected.
Read the evidence →Weight-loss plateaus
Why loss stalls, why it is normal, and what actually helps.
Read about plateaus →Maintaining weight loss
The science of keeping weight off after treatment.
Read the maintenance guide →12 · Related care
Related care at the clinic
Book a weight loss consultation
Speak with Dr Joseph Wang about an approach built around your health, your history and your goals. Assessment comes first, always.
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