Services

Welcome to Discover Health

Discover Health is a comprehensive, obesity medicine practice. We specialize in treating the chronic metabolic disease of overweight and obesity using evidence-based tools and a multidisciplinary team approach. 

Your health is our priority - we partner with you to create a personalized care plan based on your unique biology. 

Who We Help

We support men and women ages 18 to 88 in achieving better health through sustainable weight loss.

Conditions That May Improve with Weight Loss

  • Prediabetes
  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease
  • High blood pressure
  • High cholesterol
  • Acid reflux/GERD
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Sleep Apnea
  • PCOS/infertility
  • Fatty liver disease

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Meet with a provider for a comprehensive health history and physical exam

Review recent labs (if available)

Learn about our membership program

If you decided to join, the next steps included:

Body composition and metabolic rate testing

Same-day follow-up to review results, order labs (if needed), and develop a personalized treatment plan

Ongoing Care & Support

Monthly medical check-ins to stay on track

Comprehensive testing every three months to measure progress

A long-term partnership focused on lasting results

We are committed to your long-term health through weight loss. Are you ready to take back your health? We are ready to help.

Call today to schedule your first appointment - we can't wait to work with you!


Blueprint Membership

Program Components: What's included

The Following iteams are covered by your Medical Insurance:

Medical office visits:  Our medical team will see you monthly while on the programOur goal is to ensure your safety and well-being while under our care. The physicians and nurse practitioners direct your care and prescribe your treatment plan. 

Prescription medication:  Discover Health uses evidence-based medication interventions for obesityMedications include Semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic, Rybelsus), Tirzepetide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), Qsymia, Contrave, phentermine, and other options where appropriate.  Selection of medication is tailored to the individual, and takes into account medical indication, contraindications, prior use history, insurance coverage, and cost.   

Metabolic rate testing:  We use Korr REEVUE device to measure Resting Energy Expenditure. This device assesses metabolic rate which is used to provide calorie and macronutrient goals.

The Following items are covered by your Membership Fee:

Body composition testing:  The SECA body composition analysis device is a research-grade bioelectric impedance analysis device that allows us to establish a baseline body composition and monitor changes over timeWe want to ensure weight lost is fat mass and not lean body mass.   

Custom nutrition plans: Partnering with Macrostax, Discover Health members will have access to the Macrostax nutritional tracking app at no cost. There are millions of food items in the database, and thousands of recipes and suggested meal plans, taking the guesswork out of the question "what should I eat?" Discover Health staff will have access to your food log and can use this information to direct your meal planning. 

Group coaching:  What we believe is the “secret sauce” of the Discover Health Blueprint, is access to online virtual group coaching sessions. These educational and motivational sessions are 30 minutes in length and occur throughout the week, allowing for schedule flexibility, and feature a master coach, with decades of experience in working with people working on weight management.

Learning Management System:  Access to a secure library of educational content, including lectures and presentations from Dr. McConnellTopics include the causes of obesity, nutrition planning, mindset, behavior interventions, physical activity, treatment options.   

Workshops with Discover Health Team:  Ever wish you could meet with an obesity expert and learn what we knowWorkshops featuring our professional staff are dedicated sessions for limited attendance to take a deep dive on specific topics.   

Our Location

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Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Discover Health - Bradenton Location

Monday:

7:40 am-4:30 pm

Tuesday:

7:40 am-4:30 pm

Wednesday:

7:40 am-4:30 pm

Thursday:

Closed

Friday:

7:40 am-12:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Discover Health – Sarasota Location

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

Closed

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

7:30 am-4:30 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed