Certified Physician Assistant at Michigan Weight Loss Institute
Stephanie Shaheen, PA-C is a certified physician assistant at Michigan Weight Loss Institute. She brings over ten years of clinical experience to every patient visit. Specifically, her background spans emergency medicine, urgent care, and aesthetic care.
This broad foundation shapes her approach to weight management today. As a result, Stephanie Shaheen, PA-C treats each patient as a complete person rather than a single diagnosis.
Education and Clinical Training
Stephanie earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Wayne State University. She completed her clinical training at leading hospitals across the Detroit metro area. In addition, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Oakland University.
Her academic focus included disease prevention, chronic disease management, and nutrition. As a result, this background directly supports her work in medical weight loss and metabolic health.
Stephanie Shaheen, PA-C Leads MWLI’s Behavior Modification Program
At MWLI, Stephanie leads the practice’s behavior modification program. Specifically, this program is a key part of the non-pharmacologic side of patient care. It addresses physical activity, energy expenditure, sleep hygiene, sleep apnea management, and stress management. Furthermore, the program aligns with current World Health Organization guidelines.
She works closely with patients to identify the root causes of weight gain. As a result, patients build sustainable habits that support lasting results. In addition, she partners with our nutrition team to coordinate care across every phase of the weight loss journey.
Advanced Aesthetic Treatments and Skin Tightening
Stephanie is also trained in advanced aesthetic treatments. For example, she performs Morpheus8 for skin tightening and body contouring. This allows patients to address both health and cosmetic goals within one practice.
You can learn more about these services on our medical aesthetics page. Therefore, post-bariatric and post-weight-loss patients can complete their transformation in a single trusted location.
Whole-Person Care for Lasting Weight Loss
MWLI combines both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment of obesity and weight-related conditions. Above all, Stephanie Shaheen, PA-C is essential to that model. She works alongside Dr. Rita Kathawa, MD to deliver coordinated, evidence-based care.
Whether she is guiding a patient through behavior modification, supporting a medical weight loss program, or performing an aesthetic treatment, her approach stays consistent. In fact, her care is always compassionate, thorough, and focused on results.
She sees patients at our Sterling Heights and Bingham Farms locations.
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