Medical Weight Loss Program | Southcoast Health
Weight Management • Dartmouth, MA • Since 1996 • Multiple (Fall River and Wareham, MA) locations
About
Southcoast Health System is a nonprofit, community-based health system serving southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, founded in 1996 and headquartered in New Bedford, MA. It operates as an affiliation of three partner hospitals and offers an integrated continuum of health services across multiple access points. The system employs thousands of staff (over 7,500 across the network as of 2021; 1,867 noted in the snippet) and provides care through its regional network, with affiliations and alumni connections to major hospitals and local institutions. The provided content does not specify a Medical Weight Loss Program at Southcoast Health Dartmouth.
Clinic Type
Weight Management
Address
Fall River & Wareham, MA (weight loss program location options)
Phone
508-973-1850
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Please check with your insurance for weight loss medication coverage prior to scheduling a consultation
Credit/Debit Card, Cash, Insurance may cover portions (varies)
Languages Spoken
FAQs
Who qualifies for the medical weight loss program?
Eligibility includes a referral from the patient’s primary care physician and BMI criteria (BMI >30 or BMI >27 with a comorbidity such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea or high cholesterol).
What is included in the Medical Weight Loss program?
A comprehensive program focusing on whole foods, exercise and when appropriate weight loss medication, with a dedicated care team of board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians and behavioral health specialists.
Who is eligible for the program?
Eligibility includes a referral from the patient’s primary care physician and BMI greater than 30 OR BMI greater than 27 with a co-morbid condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea or high cholesterol.
What medications are available?
Medications include options for patients without diabetes (e.g., Phentermine, Phentermine/Topiramate, Bupropion/Naltrexone, Liraglutide/Saxenda, Wegovy, Zepbound) and medications for patients with diabetes (e.g., Ozempic, Victoza, Mounjaro/Tirzepatide). A table compares options by diabetes status is available in program materials.
Should I check insurance coverage before scheduling?
Please check with your insurance for weight loss medication coverage prior to scheduling a consultation.
How can I enroll or get more information?
Enrollment is ongoing. Call 508-973-1850 for more details or fill out a General Interest Form to be contacted with more information.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- ObesityHelp: 5.0 out of 5 (53 reviews (Southcoast Center for Weight Loss))
- Southcoast Health website: 4.9 out of 5 (67 comments (Jessica Breen Sheth, PA))
- Southcoast Health website: 4.9 out of 5 (43 comments (Jocelyn Reis, DNP))
Patients praise
- Supportive and caring staff/providers
- Effective and personalized medical weight loss guidance
- Strong patient communication and accessibility via telehealth/portal
- Helpful, knowledgeable, and empathetic team approach
Common complaints
- Long wait times for follow-up appointments
- General administrative/receptionist issues noted at other Southcoast facilities in Dartmouth
"I am 100% completley satisfied with Wareham Surgical Associates, Tobey Hospital & Dr. Kruger and his team. I would reccomend them to anyone in the area considering bariatric surgery and can say with confidence, you will not be dissapointed."
— ObesityHelp review"I continue to be pleased with the care and services I receive during my slow and steady weight loss journey!"
— Southcoast Health patient comment"She was immediately made me feel comfortable and at ease. She was very knowledgeable medically and offered me several recommendations to improve my weight loss journey."
— Southcoast Health patient commentSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Tiverton Woman Wins a Life-Long Battle with Weight - Southcoast Health — Feb 18, 2026
- Southcoast Health expands care teams in Fall River, New Bedford, Wareham – Fall River Reporter — Jan 23, 2026
- Southcoast Health expands care teams with new providers to New Bedford, Fall River, Wareham – New Bedford Guide — Jan 23, 2026
- Southcoast Health Welcomes Twelve New Providers to the Health System - Southcoast Health — Oct 10, 2025
- Southcoast Health Expands Clinical Team with Addition of Nine New Providers - Southcoast Health — Jun 16, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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