Dr. Nestor de la Cruz on the Future of Obesity Medicine | A Business Minute with Lily Lopez скачать в хорошем качестве

Dr. Nestor de la Cruz on the Future of Obesity Medicine | A Business Minute with Lily Lopez

Welcome to another episode of A Business Minute with Lily Lopez, presented by the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, Lily sits down with Dr. Nestor de la Cruz, a board-certified surgeon and obesity medicine specialist at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami. Together, they discuss the growing field of obesity medicine, the impact of new weight-loss treatments such as GLP-1 medications, and how obesity affects overall health, cancer risk, and long-term wellness. Dr. de la Cruz shares his journey from Duke University to HCA Mercy Hospital, and explains how his new Bariatric and Metabolic Program helps patients address obesity through a combination of medicine, surgery, and lifestyle guidance. Topics discussed: The evolution of obesity medicine and treatment options How GLP-1 medications are changing weight-loss outcomes The connection between obesity and cancer risk Why obesity should be treated as a disease, not a lack of willpower How environment, genetics, and diet all play key roles Dr. de la Cruz also dives into social and cultural aspects of obesity, including how food deserts and economic barriers impact community health, especially among Hispanic and minority populations. 🎙️ Tune in to learn how cutting-edge medicine is transforming the way we understand and treat obesity. #ABusinessMinute #LilyLopez #MercyHospital #HCAFlorida #ObesityMedicine #BariatricSurgery #WeightLossJourney #GLP1 #ObesityAwareness #HealthcareInnovation #MiamiDoctors #SFLHCC #SouthFloridaHealth #ObesityTreatment #WellnessMedicine