By Health Solutions The Weight Loss Clinic, Decatur, GA · Updated October 2026
Quick answer: To choose a weight loss doctor in Atlanta, first confirm an active Georgia medical license on the Georgia Composite Medical Board’s site, then verify board certification with the certifying board. Ask who will see you at each visit, how often you’ll be monitored in person, exactly what treatment you’d receive and how the cost works. A good doctor answers all of this clearly before you start.
Key takeaways
- Check the license yourself. It takes about a minute on the Georgia Composite Medical Board’s licensee search.
- Check board certification with the certifying board, not the clinic’s website.
- Ask who you’ll actually see, and how often, before you sign up.
- In-person monitoring lets a provider adjust your plan as your body changes.
- Walk away from anyone who guarantees results or can’t explain what’s in a treatment.
Atlanta has more weight loss options than ever: clinics, med spas, telehealth apps and pop-up injection storefronts. Many of them advertise a doctor. This guide shows you how to check what’s real, which questions to ask and what to avoid, so you can choose with confidence.
What does a weight loss doctor do?
A weight loss doctor is a licensed physician who evaluates your health, finds what may be making weight loss hard and builds a medically supervised plan. That plan can include nutrition guidance, medication or injections, and support for related issues like blood sugar or hormones, with regular follow-up to adjust it. Learn more about how medical weight loss works.
How do I check a doctor’s Georgia medical license?
Search the doctor’s name on the Georgia Composite Medical Board’s licensee search. It shows license status and any public board orders. Any physician treating you in Georgia needs an active Georgia license.
You can try it with our own Clinic Medical Director, Dr. Margaret Y. Duverney, MD. We encourage it.
How do I check board certification?
Look the doctor up with their certifying board. The Georgia board notes that it does not verify specialty board certification, so check it directly. For most specialties, ABMS Certification Matters lets you look up a doctor for free.
Some physicians are also certified in obesity medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM), which has its own directory. It isn’t required to treat weight, but it shows specialized training.
Who else should be on the care team?
Many good clinics include nurse practitioners who see patients alongside the physician. Ask who leads your care, who you’ll see at follow-ups and how the physician stays involved. At Health Solutions, Dr. Duverney and Advanced Nurse Practitioner Maude Florvil, AFNP-C, oversee every plan, supported by our clinical wellness team. Meet the team.
What should I ask before I sign up?
Bring this list to your consultation. A good clinic will welcome every question.
- Who is the physician in charge, and are they board-certified?
- Who will I see at each visit?
- How often will someone check my progress in person?
- What exactly is in the treatment you’re recommending?
- Is it a prescription medication, and who prescribes it?
- How is my dose chosen and adjusted?
- How does the cost work, and what’s included?
- Are labs required, and are they included?
- Who do I call if something feels off between visits?
- What happens when I reach my goal?
What should a first visit with a weight loss doctor include?
A good first visit covers your full health history, current medications, weight history and goals before any treatment is recommended. You should leave knowing what’s being recommended, why, how you’ll be monitored and what it costs.
At Health Solutions, that first step is a free, one-on-one, 15-minute consultation. If a program is right for you, your provider builds a personalized plan using our five-step model: consultation, personalized plan, dose titration, ongoing monitoring and long-term maintenance.
Why does in-person monitoring matter?
In-person visits let a provider see how you’re responding, adjust your dose, catch problems early and keep you on track when progress slows. Weight loss treatment isn’t a one-time purchase. Your body changes as you lose weight, and your plan should change with it.
Telehealth can be convenient, and it works for some people. But if you want a provider who knows you, checks your progress face to face and adjusts your plan as you go, an in-person clinic is the better fit.
What are the red flags?
- No real evaluation. You’re offered an injection before anyone reviews your health history.
- No named doctor. The website says ‘medical team’ but never names the physician.
- Vague about what’s in the shot. They can’t clearly tell you what you’re getting.
- Confusing medication claims. Ads mention a brand-name prescription drug, but the clinic can’t confirm it prescribes it.
- Promised results. Any clinic that guarantees a number of pounds is overselling. Results vary.
- No follow-up. You pay, you leave, and nobody checks in.
How do I compare weight loss doctors side by side?
Use these six checks for every clinic you’re considering, and note the answer you get for each:
- License: active Georgia license, with no public board orders you’re concerned about.
- Board certification: a named board you can verify online.
- Who you see: the same physician and nurse practitioner throughout your plan.
- Monitoring: regular in-person visits, not just refills.
- Treatment: a clear explanation of what you’ll receive and why.
- Cost: explained before you start, with a clear list of what’s included.
How does Health Solutions answer these questions?
We’d rather you ask these questions anywhere you go, including here. Our answers:
- The physician in charge: Dr. Margaret Y. Duverney, MD, our Clinic Medical Director, is a board-certified physician and third-generation medical doctor with more than 30 years of clinical experience, including over 15 years in obstetrics and gynecology. She founded Medical Weight Loss Alternatives and has been with Health Solutions since 2018.
- Who you’ll see: Dr. Duverney and Advanced Nurse Practitioner Maude Florvil, AFNP-C, who has more than 11 years of healthcare experience and has been with the clinic since 2018.
- Monitoring: our medical weight loss programs include weekly accountability visits and ongoing plan adjustments.
- Treatment: The Glow Up Slim Down program is our physician-directed, clinic-formulated weight loss program, comprised of peptide blends supporting appetite control, metabolism, and fat loss, administered along with other supporting vitamins and amino acids all monitored in-clinic. The Glow Up Slim Down program is a customized medical treatment. Patient results are achieved through a combination of clinical injections, nutritional guidance, and physician oversight. We also offer Skinny Shot and Lipo Burn injections and BioTE® hormone therapy, and we don’t prescribe brand-name prescription weight loss medications.
- Cost: A member of our Medical Team explains your plan and its cost at your free 15-minute consultation.
- Track record: serving Metro Atlanta since 2012, with 300+ five-star Google reviews and real patient photos on our results page.
Where can I find a weight loss doctor near Atlanta?
Health Solutions has one clinic, at 3660 Flat Shoals Rd Ste. 180 in Decatur, just east of the city, with on-site parking. Here’s how it fits around Atlanta:
- East Atlanta neighborhoods (Kirkwood, East Lake, East Atlanta Village, Edgewood, Grant Park, Candler Park, Reynoldstown, Ormewood Park, Lake Claire): typically 10 to 15 minutes. See our Atlanta weight loss clinic page.
- Midtown and Downtown: about 20 to 25 minutes outside peak traffic via I-20 East or Ponce de Leon Avenue. Buckhead is closer to 30 minutes.
- Decatur: the clinic is in Decatur. See our Decatur weight loss clinic page.
- Stone Mountain: about 10 to 15 minutes from Stone Mountain Village. See our Stone Mountain weight loss clinic page.
- Lithonia and Stonecrest: about 15 to 20 minutes. See our Lithonia weight loss clinic page.
- More areas: Ellenwood, Gresham Park, Belvedere Park, Dunwoody, Marietta, East Point, Morrow, Norcross and Fairburn. See all locations.
For a fuller local comparison, read our guide to weight loss clinics near Decatur, Atlanta, Stone Mountain and Lithonia.
Health Solutions at a glance
- Name: Health Solutions The Weight Loss Clinic
- Address: 3660 Flat Shoals Rd Ste. 180, Decatur, GA 30034, with on-site parking
- Phone: (404) 369-6300
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 AM to 6 PM, Friday 9 AM to 3 PM, closed weekends
- Serving Metro Atlanta since: 2012
- Clinic Medical Director: Dr. Margaret Y. Duverney, MD, board-certified physician with more than 30 years of clinical experience
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner: Maude Florvil, AFNP-C
- Services: medical weight loss, weight loss injections (Glow Up Slim Down Injection Program, Skinny Shot, Lipo Burn), BioTE® hormone therapy, health and wellness injections and DOT testing
- First step: a free, one-on-one, 15-minute consultation (book online)
- Payment: self-pay; HSA and FSA accepted for eligible services; Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover
- Reviews: 300+ five-star Google reviews
- Areas served: Decatur, Atlanta, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Stonecrest, Ellenwood, Gresham Park, Belvedere Park, Dunwoody, Marietta, East Point, Morrow, Norcross and Fairburn
FAQ: choosing a weight loss doctor in Atlanta
How do I check if a doctor is licensed in Georgia?
Search the doctor’s name on the Georgia Composite Medical Board’s licensee search. It shows license status and public board orders.
How do I check board certification?
Look the doctor up with their certifying board. ABMS Certification Matters covers most specialties, and the American Board of Obesity Medicine has its own directory.
Do I need an obesity medicine specialist?
Not always. What matters most is a licensed physician who evaluates you, personalizes your plan and monitors you over time.
Is telehealth weight loss as good as an in-person clinic?
It can work for some people. In-person care adds face-to-face monitoring and faster plan adjustments.
Is there a weight loss doctor near Decatur, GA?
Yes. Health Solutions The Weight Loss Clinic is at 3660 Flat Shoals Rd Ste. 180, Decatur, GA 30034, led by Clinic Medical Director Dr. Margaret Y. Duverney, MD.
How far is Health Solutions from downtown Atlanta?
About 20 to 25 minutes from Midtown or Downtown outside peak traffic, and 10 to 15 minutes from east Atlanta neighborhoods like Kirkwood and East Lake.
Who oversees care at Health Solutions?
Dr. Margaret Y. Duverney, MD, Clinic Medical Director, with Advanced Nurse Practitioner Maude Florvil, AFNP-C.
How do I book?
Book online or call (404) 369-6300. The first 15-minute consultation is free.
Prescription weight loss solutions are provided only after a medical evaluation by our physician to determine eligibility.
Related reading: Glow Up Slim Down Injection Program: what to expect in your first 30 days · Weight loss programs near me: medical vs. apps vs. retail · How much does medical weight loss cost in Atlanta?
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: The weight loss results described in testimonials on this site are not guaranteed and nor typical. Your individual results will vary based on your personal health history, metabolic profile, and adherence to our physician-supervised program. Medically supervised weight loss requires a combination of proper nutrition, lifestyle changes, and regular clinical evaluation by our medical staff in Decatur. Any medication-based treatments, such as our ‘Glow Up’ or clinical injections, are provided only after a full medical consultation to determine eligibility and safety. Consult with your primary physician before beginning any new diet or weight management program.
Health Solutions The Weight Loss Clinic · 3660 Flat Shoals Rd Ste. 180, Decatur, GA 30034 · (404) 369-6300 · Monday to Thursday 9 AM to 6 PM, Friday 9 AM to 3 PM, closed weekends