Honored and Grateful: Michigan Weight Loss Institute in Hour Detroit

We’re thrilled to announce that Dr. Rita Kathawa and the Michigan Weight Loss Institute have been featured in Hour Detroit's Faces of Detroit series, a spotlight that highlights our commitment to life‑changing weight management in metro Detroit.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Hour Detroit for celebrating our mission and to our wonderful patients whose trust and transformation make it all possible.

Our Philosophy: Safe, Science-Backed, and Personalized Care

Dr. Kathawa is a dual board‑certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine.

After earning her MD from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, she further honed her expertise through postgraduate training in Obesity Medicine at Harvard Medical School. As a bariatrician, she leads the Institute with a focus on:

• Leveraging FDA-approved medications, including GLP‑1 therapies, complemented by lifestyle adjustments and surgical consultation when appropriate.

• Collaborating closely with bariatric surgeons to optimize outcomes and manage weight stability after surgery.

• Offering a caring, supportive environment that blends medical precision with encouragement and personalization.

Explore the Feature & Learn More

Read Dr. Kathawa’s full profile in Hour Detroit’s Faces of Detroit:

[The Face of Weight Management – Hour Detroit]

And check out the full October digital edition here: [October 2024 Digital Issue]