Medically supervised weight management treating obesity as the chronic condition it is — not just a lifestyle problem. Science-backed plans for lasting results.
Medical obesity — chronic, progressive weight management
Diabesity — diabetes + obesity co-management
PCOS & hormonal weight gain in women
Fatty liver (NAFLD) & metabolic syndrome
Paediatric & adolescent obesity
Bariatric surgery workup & referral pathway
📍 No. 5, Govt Arts College Road, Coimbatore 641018
📞 0422 2219191 / 0422 4042121
🕐 OPD: Mon–Sat, 9 AM – 5 PM
📱 Teleconsultation available
Obesity is no longer just a lifestyle issue. It is a chronic, progressive medical condition — recognised by every major medical body worldwide — that affects children, adolescents, and adults across Coimbatore and Tamil Nadu at rates now comparable to global levels.
Urban adult obesity in Coimbatore exceeds 47%, driven largely by abdominal (belly) fat — which carries far greater health risks than BMI alone. Women in particular show very high rates of central obesity, often linked to PCOS and hormonal imbalances.
Treating obesity without addressing its metabolic, hormonal, and psychological roots leads to the well-known yo-yo effect — temporary weight loss followed by regain. The WOW Clinic uses a structured medical framework to find and fix the root cause.
Urban adults in Coimbatore are overweight or obese — higher than the Tamil Nadu average. Central/abdominal obesity is the dominant pattern.
School-age children in Coimbatore are overweight or obese — even as undernutrition coexists. Early intervention prevents lifelong metabolic disease.
Higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease for individuals with central obesity vs. those with normal waist circumference.
All services follow national and international guidelines for obesity management — from initial assessment to long-term follow-up.
The WOW Clinic's medical weight loss programme begins with a detailed metabolic assessment — not a generic diet plan. Every patient's unique metabolic profile, hormonal status, medical history, and lifestyle are mapped before any intervention is recommended.
Depending on findings, the programme may include pharmacological therapy for obesity (appetite regulation, metabolic optimisation), structured nutrition plans designed by clinical dietitians, physical activity protocols calibrated to cardiovascular fitness, and behavioural counselling.
The WOW Difference: Unlike gym programmes or commercial weight loss plans, our clinic treats the body as a complex metabolic system. We identify why you can't lose weight, then fix it — not just what to eat.
For patients with BMI ≥35 with comorbidities, or BMI ≥40, bariatric surgery offers the most durable long-term weight loss and metabolic improvement. The WOW Clinic provides the complete pre-surgical workup ensuring the safest possible outcome.
Multidisciplinary Approach: The bariatric team includes an obesity specialist, bariatric surgeon, cardiologist, pulmonologist, dietitian, and psychologist — ensuring every dimension is addressed before surgery.
Women in urban Coimbatore show disproportionately high rates of central obesity — much of it driven by PCOS, insulin resistance, and hormonal imbalances that standard calorie-restriction diets cannot resolve. The WOW Clinic addresses the root hormonal cause.
Our PCOS and hormonal obesity panel is one of the most comprehensive in the region, combining metabolic and reproductive endocrinology in a single integrated assessment.
For Men: Total testosterone, LH, FSH, and prolactin for patients with hypogonadal symptoms — hormonal obesity affects men too, through low testosterone and muscle mass loss.
Diabesity — the simultaneous presence of obesity and type 2 diabetes — affects a significant proportion of patients presenting to the WOW Clinic. Tamil Nadu has one of the highest diabesity burdens in India, and Coimbatore's urban population is particularly affected.
Managing both conditions together is far more effective than treating them separately. Weight loss of even 5–10% of body weight can lead to dramatic improvements in blood sugar control, often reducing or eliminating diabetes medications.
With nearly 1 in 5 school-age children in Coimbatore overweight or obese, early intervention is critical. Childhood obesity sets the stage for lifelong metabolic disease — diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease begin accumulating silently in obese children as young as age 8.
The WOW Clinic's paediatric programme navigates the delicate balance between supporting healthy growth and achieving weight normalisation — using age-appropriate nutrition, activity, and psychological support.
Family involvement is central to our paediatric programme — parents receive separate nutrition and behaviour guidance to create a supportive home environment.
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is present in over 30% of obese individuals and often progresses silently to NASH (inflammatory stage) and cirrhosis. In Coimbatore, NAFLD is frequently discovered incidentally on ultrasound scans requested for other reasons.
The WOW Clinic's NAFLD module combines liver function assessment, fibrosis staging, and metabolic intervention — with weight loss as the primary treatment for early-stage fatty liver.
Good News: NAFLD at stages 1–2 is largely reversible with 7–10% body weight loss. Early detection and medical weight management can prevent progression to cirrhosis.
Structured evaluation packages designed by specialists at the WOW Clinic — from basic obesity screening to full bariatric workup.
Essential
Foundational metabolic and obesity assessment to understand your health baseline.
Comprehensive
Everything in Basic, plus advanced metabolic, hormonal, and inflammatory markers.
Advanced Care
Full multidisciplinary pre-surgical evaluation for patients considering bariatric surgery.
Add-On
Targeted specialist panels added to any package based on clinical assessment.
You don't need a referral. If any of the following applies to you, a consultation at the WOW Clinic can make a meaningful difference.
If diet and exercise haven't worked, there may be a metabolic or hormonal cause we can identify and treat.
PCOS-related weight gain needs hormonal management, not just calorie restriction — we address the root cause.
Diabesity is best treated together — losing weight can dramatically reduce or eliminate diabetes medications.
Neck fat is a primary driver of sleep apnea — weight loss is often the most effective long-term treatment.
Our paediatric programme addresses childhood obesity safely without disrupting growth or development.
Before surgery, a full multidisciplinary evaluation ensures the safest outcome and long-term success.
NAFLD is largely reversible with medical weight loss — early treatment prevents liver damage.
Obesity-driven hypertension and dyslipidaemia often improve dramatically with structured medical weight loss.
Every 5 kg lost reduces knee load by 20 kg — weight loss is often the most effective joint pain treatment.
Backed by 50 years of clinical excellence, NABH accreditation, and the full infrastructure of Coimbatore's most comprehensive tertiary care hospital.
KG Hospital has served Coimbatore since 1974. NABH and NABL accredited, with 8 national quality recognition awards — the region's most trusted hospital.
On-site NABL-accredited laboratory, advanced imaging (FibroScan, ultrasound, MRI), endocrinology, cardiology, and bariatric surgery — all under one roof.
Obesity specialist, bariatric surgeon, cardiologist, endocrinologist, clinical dietitian, psychologist, and physiotherapist — a true team approach to complex obesity.
Patients from Erode, Tiruppur, Pollachi, Salem, Palakkad, and beyond can access WOW Clinic follow-ups via teleconsultation without travelling to Coimbatore.
Every protocol follows national and international obesity management guidelines. No crash diets, no magic solutions — evidence-based medicine for lasting results.
Most weight loss clinics cannot safely manage patients with cardiovascular or diabetic complications. KG Hospital's full hospital infrastructure makes this possible.
Led by an experienced obesity and metabolic medicine specialist committed to evidence-based, compassionate care.
Everything you need to know about weight loss treatment at KG Hospital Coimbatore.