Medical Weight Loss Program | Southcoast Health
Obesity Care • Truro, MA • Since 1996
About
Southcoast Health is a nonprofit, community-based health system serving southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island, with three partner hospitals forming Southcoast Health. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in New Bedford, MA, the organization provides an integrated continuum of health services across multiple access points and employs thousands of staff across the system. The broader Southcoast Health system operates as a regional healthcare network with a focus on nonprofit, charitable care and community-based services. If you’re specifically seeking information about a Medical Weight Loss Program in Truro, MA, this page does not indicate a Truro-based program; Southcoast Health’s listed footprint centers on southeastern MA and surrounding areas, with contact options such as general inquiries (info@) and phone numbers. For precise weight loss program details in Truro, consider contacting Southcoast Health directly or visiting their site for current program offerings and locations.
Clinic Type
Obesity Care
Address
Fall River & Wareham, MA area (Southcoast Weight Loss programs and locations)
Phone
508-973-1850
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Who qualifies for the medical weight loss program?
Eligibility includes a referral from the patient’s primary care physician; 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.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- ObesityHelp.com: Approximately 4.9 out of 5 stars (Over 60 combined reviews across platforms)
Patients praise
- Supportive, compassionate, and professional staff and providers
- Efficient communication and timely responses to patient inquiries via MyChart
- Comprehensive, educational, and well-structured program plans
- Encouraging and motivating environment for weight loss journeys
- Clear, thorough medical guidance and personalized treatment plans
Common complaints
- Limited appointment availability leading to long waits (12-14 weeks) for follow-ups
"I continue to be pleased with the care and services I receive during my slow and steady weight loss journey!"
— Southcoast Health patient review"Elise is amazing and an asset to the practice. She is always helpful and informative."
— Southcoast Health patient review"Have appts available.. provider said to make a 4-6 week follow up.. went to make appt and they had nothing available for 12-14 weeks.. unacceptable"
— Southcoast Health patient reviewSynthesized 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 Welcomes Two New Providers to Enhance Patient Care - Southcoast Health — Apr 8, 2026
- Southcoast Health expands care teams with new providers to New Bedford, Fall River, Wareham – New Bedford Guide — Jan 23, 2026
- Southcoast Health expands care teams in Fall River, New Bedford, Wareham – Fall River Reporter — Jan 23, 2026
- Southcoast Health Welcomes Two New Providers to Enhance Patient Care at Wareham, Portsmouth Locations – New Bedford Guide — Apr 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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