‍Patrick Reeves

Patrick Reeves, MD, FAAP, DABOM is a board-certified obesity medicine physician and gastroenterologist. He has spent the last decade studying the detrimental effects of poor nutrition on long term health outcomes in adults, adolescents and young adults. He oversees one of the world’s largest multidisciplinary obesity medicine centers from San Antonio, Texas. Patrick has a strong research pedigree with nearly 50 peer-reviewed publications.

Articles & Books From ‍Patrick Reeves

Weight-Loss Medications For Dummies
An easy-to-read walkthrough of the latest weight-loss drugs from a board-certified obesity doctor GLP-1 drugs, like semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide, are inescapable these days. You’ve seen them marketed on TV as treatments for obesity and diabetes. They appear constantly in pop culture and are a common subject of conversation around dinner tables everywhere.
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Cheat Sheet / Updated 01-07-2026
If weight-loss medications feel confusing or overwhelming, you’re not alone. This Cheat Sheet brings the most important ideas together in one place. It gives you a clear overview of modern weight-loss medications, including GLP-based treatments as well as what side effects to watch for. It also explains how to balance nutrition and activity and highlights additions and alternatives that might aid in your weight-loss journey.
Article / Updated 01-07-2026
In this article, you'll learn:what weight-loss medication was just approved and why it matterswhat are the differences in oral semaglutide medicationswhat you should know about oral Wegovywhat is next in oral weight-loss medicationshow to navigation insurance for oral weight-loss medicationsIf it feels like weight-loss medications are changing faster than ever, you are not imagining it!