Weight Loss Center | King's Daughters Health System
Medical Weight Loss • Ashland, OR • Since 1899
About
Summary: - The Weight Loss Center is part of King's Daughters Health System (KDMC) based in Ashland, Kentucky. KDMC is a private, not-for-profit hospital system affiliated with the University of Kentucky (UK King’s Daughters) and is the largest employer in Ashland. - KDMC offers a broad range of services across its system, including medical, surgical, cancer, rehabilitation, and home care, with a focus on cardiovascular, neurological, and weight management programs among its offerings. - KDMC operates 5 offices (locations include Ashland, KY and Portsmouth, OH) and maintains its HQ at 2201 Lexington Ave, Ashland, KY 41101. - If you’re specifically seeking a Weight Loss Center, KDMC’s network likely provides weight management and related nutritional services through its medical and wellness programs, but exact program names, services, and locations require checking the KDMC website or contacting KDMC directly at 1-606-408-4000.
Clinic Type
Medical Weight Loss
Address
2201 Lexington Ave., Ashland, KY 41101, US
Phone
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- ObesityHelp: 5.0 out of 5 (81 reviews)
- Seniors.fyi: 3 out of 5 (110 reviews)
Patients praise
- Structured and thorough pre-op and post-op support programs
- Highly regarded bariatric surgical staff and nutrition education
- Long-term program success stories and patient appreciation for surgical outcomes
- Supportive and informative nursing/office personnel within the weight loss department
Common complaints
- Complaints regarding general hospital ER efficiency and wait times
- Reports of poor bedside manner in some hospital departments
- Concerns about communication and billing practices across the broader health system
- Some historical, anecdotal mentions of perceived physician arrogance
"Dr. Wheeler is very up front and honest about what the risks are and what the potential complications could be. But he takes every precaution possible to prevent complications and to make sure his patients are well informed and prepared."
— ObesityHelp (Patient Review)"The ER was chaotic, unsafe, and inefficient, with patients waiting for hours without relief. The staff were unprofessional, sometimes yelling at patients and failing to communicate or listen."
— Seniors.fyi (General Hospital Review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Rebecca Burton and Charles Shaffer — Feb 19, 2026
- Healthbeat 4: Weight loss system helping area women — Aug 27, 2025
- National Wellness Month | King's Daughters Medical Center — Aug 14, 2025
- Free healthcare screenings at local event — Oct 12, 2025
- KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS: UK, Ashland hospital celebrate partnership that's been in effect since April 1; joint venture now holds hospital's assets — May 20, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Horizon Weight Loss is a Kentucky-based medical weight loss provider offering advanced medical weight loss and body sculpting services. They operate three offices in Kentucky (including Morehead and Ft Mitchell) and have a presence in Port Orange, FL. The company emphasizes reliable medical weight loss solutions, with ongoing services and multiple contact numbers. Current web metrics show modest traffic (about 2,137 monthly visits) and a strong employer rating based on two reviews. If you’re specifically seeking weight loss programs in Kentucky (including Ashland area), Horizon Weight Loss may be a potential option to contact via their listed phone numbers or visit horizonweightloss.com for more details.
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