Achieve Your Weight Loss Goals with Expert Guidance
As North Lake Tahoe's only Board-Certified Obesity Medicine Physician, Dr. Pourtabib offers personalized weight loss coaching for all ages. Start your journey to better health today!
About
Tailored Medical Weight Loss Treatment Programs with Soraya MD
Many people struggle to lose weight and keep it off. It can be a frustrating experience. We’re here to help you.
Soraya MD specializes in individualized medical weight loss treatments and lifestyle coaching for weight loss, catering to adults, adolescents, and children in North Lake Tahoe and surrounding areas. With tailored 3- and 6-month telemedicine programs, Dr. Pourtabib provides extended visits to address challenges as they arise.
A Holistic, Personalized Approach to Weight Loss
Each program addresses all the factors that may be blocking your weight loss success including nutrition, behaviour modification, psychology, exercise, and medication/supplement management.This type of holistic program leads to better patient outcomes. Having lost over 30 lbs herself, Dr. Pourtabib understands the difficulties of weight loss and is dedicated to creating a supportive environment free from bias.
Whether you need to lose a few pounds or many, Soraya MD can help you achieve your goals. Our targeted plans provide you with a personalized weight loss program developed and delivered by board certified obesity medicine physician, Dr. Soraya Pourtabib, MD.
Please note the following exclusions:
Exclusions
What’s Not Included
The cost of medications and lab tests (covered by insurance)
At Soraya MD, we prioritize creating a safe space for clients of all sizes. Dr. Pourtabib’s firsthand experience with weight challenges allows her to empathize with clients and provide effective, tailored support. Our comprehensive approach combines the principles of Functional Medicine with evidence-based practices to help you achieve sustainable weight loss.
Why Choose Us
Compassionate Care for Your Weight Loss Journey
Personal Weight Loss Journey
Applying the principles she shares in her 3- and 6-month weight loss programs, Dr. Pourtabib has lost over 30 lbs herself. On this page is a photograph of Dr. Soraya in residency.
She understands firsthand the challenges of weight loss and has experienced unfortunate weight bias and stigma among healthcare professionals, having struggled with weight since childhood.
Inclusions
What’s Included in Our Program
Our medical weight loss programs offers a range of supportive services, including:
Weight loss support based on the Functional Medicine approach
Bi-monthly meetings with Dr. Pourtabib via secure video conference
Support via text/email/phone for questions and concerns between appointments
Personalized medication management with compounded pharmacy options when applicable
Access to audio, video, and written support resources
Custom-designed exercises for muscle mass retention and growth during weight loss
Diet recommendations tailored to sex, age, muscle mass percentage, and nutritional deficiencies
our testimonialS
What Our Patients Say
Hear from our clients about how our personalized weight loss programs has transformed their weight loss journeys.
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"Dr. Pourtabib is easy to talk with and discuss anything with. She went over all my blood work and tests that I had done. I highly recommend her!!"
- K.P.
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"Dr. Pourtabib is caring, understanding, and very kind. She listened to my concerns and took the time to explain everything I needed. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for a primary care physician. "
- J.P.
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"Thank you for being such a good listener and digging in to give me the best care possible! I'm grateful to have you as my doctor."
- E.B.
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"Dr. Pourtabib, I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate what you do for me. I always learn something new each time I see you. I'm looking forward to continuing this journey with you."
- V.B.
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"Dr. Pourtabib is great. She is a very sweet and compassionate MD."
- T.I.
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"Thank you for making a huge difference in my life!"
-M.L.
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"I absolutely recommend Dr. Pourtabib!"
- R.O.
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"I have already recommended Dr. Pourtabib to a few of my friends."
- A.D.
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"Dr. Pourtabib is kind, empathetic, and knowledgeable. She reviewed everything, was efficient, and gave me very helpful advice. "
- W.C.
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"Dr. Pourtabib is very kind, polite, and smart."
- J.W.
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"I love my new doctor! She is very professional and provided me with quality care. "
- H.Z.
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"Dr. Pourtabib is amazing! So glad I found her!"
- P.E.
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"Dr. Pourtabib's beautiful healing light has touched my life forever. "
- S.O.
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"Thank you, Dr. Pourtabib, for the gift of better health."
- C.S.
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"Your love touched my life in many ways - your faith, spirit, enthusiasm, passion, concern, knowledge, and magnetic smile will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for being my doctor!"
- P.T.
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"Dr. Pourtabib always comes in with a smile on her face. Her presence is inviting. It is easy to talk to her about very personal issues without fear of being judged. I am grateful to have her as my doctor."
- D.S.
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"Dr. Pourtabib is authentic, easygoing, and actually listens to me, unlike other providers I have had."
- B. A.
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"Dr. Pourtabib is just awesome! "
- R.F.
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"Dr. Pourtabib, I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate what you do for me. I always learn something new each time I see you. I'm looking forward to continuing this journey with you."
- V.B.
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"Dr. Pourtabib is great. She is a very sweet and compassionate MD."
- T.I.
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"Thank you for making a huge difference in my life!"
- M.L.
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"Dr. Pourtabib is a wonderful doctor. I have never been called by a physician at home concerning my health before. I find that amazing. She has helped me lose almost half my body weight and has cured my diabetes. I think that is hard to beat! I am lucky to have her as my doctor."
- J.L
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"Dr. Pourtabib is easy to talk with and discuss anything with. She went over all my blood work and tests that I had done. I highly recommend her!!"
- K.P.
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"Dr. Pourtabib is caring, understanding, and very kind. She listened to my concerns and took the time to explain everything I needed. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for a primary care physician. "
- J.P.
