An independent, physician-led practice specializing in evidence-based obesity medicine, metabolic health, and physician-supervised medical weight loss.
Metabolic Wellness & Weight Loss.
Personalized. Supportive. Real Results.
In Philadelphia & South Jersey.
At Dr. Fortino’s practice, we believe lasting health is about so much more than the number on a scale. Our personalized, physician-led approach to medical weight loss helps you feel better, move better, and live a healthier, more vibrant life.
Improved
Health
More Energy
Greater Confidence
A Brighter Tomorrow
1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd,
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Philadelphia, PA 19103
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129 Johnson Rd A3
Turnersville, NJ 08012
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“It is my goal to get our patients on a track that elevates them to become goal setters and goal achievers. I feel it is my duty to raise them up step by step.”
– Robert Fortino, D.O.
Work with the 2026 Philly Favorites Gold Winner for Weight Loss Center and one of the region’s original medical weight loss doctors.
Hear from real patients who have achieved lasting results with Dr. Fortino’s personalized, physician-led approach to medical weight loss.
Whether you visit our Philadelphia weight loss center or our New Jersey weight loss center, you’ll receive you’ll receive tailored, evidence-based treatment in a practice built on medical accountability and face-to-face care.
A board-certified internal medicine physician practicing medical weight loss since 1999, long before GLP-1 medications became mainstream.
Whether you visit our Philadelphia weight loss center or our New Jersey weight loss center, you meet directly with Dr. Fortino and the same dedicated clinical team throughout your care.
We look at your whole health picture, from metabolic health and body composition to nutrition, strength and lifestyle.
Learn how proteins, nutrient-dense whole foods, and healthy fats fuel your metabolism rather than depriving it.
The focus goes beyond losing pounds to becoming healthier, stronger, and more resilient.
Reaching your goal isn’t the finish line. Your care moves from active weight loss into long-term weight maintenance.
Most patients come to me with too little lean muscle and too much body fat, an imbalance that drives metabolic dysfunction. That’s why our “Strong, Not Skinny” philosophy isn’t about getting smaller. It’s about losing fat, building muscle and creating a stronger, healthier body that lasts.
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Medical evaluations include a seca body composition scan, so Dr. Fortino and his clinical team can see how much fat, muscle and visceral fat you carry, then tailor your treatment plan to build lean muscle while you lose fat.
For patients considering a medical weight loss program or a GLP-1 weight loss doctor in Philadelphia, treatment options may include Semaglutide or Tirzepatide when medically appropriate. Metabolic nutrition, resistance training, lifestyle support and ongoing medical care are part of every plan.
Dr. Fortino combines comprehensive medical expertise with an old-school bedside manner, creating a supportive environment where patients feel seen, heard and empowered.
“It’s my goal to get our patients on a track that elevates them to become goal setters and goal achievers. I feel it’s my duty to raise them up step by step.” – Robert Fortino, DO
Sustainable Results
Improved Energy
Better Overall Health
A More Vibrant You
Dr. Fortino brings more than 40 years of personal strength training and 25 years of military medical service to his patient care, including his role as a Lieutenant Colonel and flight surgeon with the New Jersey Air National Guard.
Dr. Fortino combines comprehensive medical expertise with an old-school bedside manner, creating a supportive environment where patients feel seen, heard and empowered.
Real weight management has to work in real life. Hormones, whole-food nutrition, physical activity, body composition and everyday obstacles all shape the path forward. The goal isn’t simply to weigh less; it’s to build a stronger, healthier body that lasts.
Health shows up in your daily energy, your strength and your ability to do the things you enjoy. With one-on-one medical guidance, Dr. Fortino helps you build momentum grounded in evidence-based care.
Prescription GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 therapies are transformative tools, but medication alone is only part of the equation. Dedicated clinical oversight is designed to help you maximize fat reduction, assist in silencing central “food noise,” and support the preservation of your baseline metabolic rate from day one.
For qualifying patients, physician-supervised GLP-1 medications work to:
Designed to calm persistent hunger signals and assist in silencing central “food noise.”
Works to delay gastric emptying to support natural portion control and meal satisfaction.
Formulated to target visceral adipose stores while supporting healthy baseline insulin management.
Aims to improve glycemic control, address systemic inflammation, and enhance overall metabolic flexibility.
“A Philadelphia medical weight loss doctor who takes the time to understand your full health picture, offers dedicated medical oversight, and stays with you through the entire journey—not just the first visit. That’s the foundation of Dr. Fortino’s practice.”
The lowest effective dose of medication, tailored to your body to keep side effects down.
Side effects managed before they start, with a custom comfort plan from your very first visit.
Lean muscle protected while you lose fat, so you get stronger, not just smaller.
A structured maintenance plan so you safely maintain your results when your medication ends.
In-person medical care with Dr. Fortino, featuring follow-up visits included and no long-term contracts.
As an industry leader in weight loss and a trusted weight management doctor, Dr. Fortino and his team bring over 25 years of clinical experience, innovative treatment strategies, and personal dedication to helping patients transform their health. Our approach merges advanced medicine with metabolic, physical, and performance-based support to create fully customized, medically supervised plans that work.
A weight management doctor specializes in helping patients lose weight through medically supervised treatments. At his trusted weight management clinic in New Jersey, Dr. Robert Fortino brings years of clinical experience, innovative strategies, and a deep personal commitment to helping patients transform their health.
It’s not just about prescribing medications. It’s about delivering industry-leading care, tailored treatment plans, and real, lasting results. From GLP-1 weight loss medications to nutrition coaching and lifestyle support, every step is guided with expertise. When you work with an experienced weight management doctor, your journey is not only medically guided but also results-focused, with a team that truly cares about your success.
A Semaglutide weight loss injection is a treatment originally developed for type 2 diabetes that has been shown to support weight management for many individuals. Ozempic and Wegovy are now widely used as part of medically supervised weight loss programs. Semaglutide mimics a natural hormone (GLP-1) that regulates appetite, slows digestion, and promotes feelings of fullness, helping you eat less and lose weight consistently.
Yes. Semaglutide weight loss injections in Pennsylvania require a prescription from a licensed medical provider. At Dr. Fortino’s weight loss clinics in Philadelphia and New Jersey, Semaglutide is offered as part of a medically supervised weight loss program.
Tirzepatide weight loss treatment is a breakthrough weight loss injection originally developed for type 2 diabetes. Manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company, it is marketed under the brand names Mounjaro (for type 2 diabetes) and Zepbound (for weight management). Tirzepatide combines dual-action effects on two key hormones, GLP-1 and GIP, that regulate appetite, insulin response, and fat metabolism, making it one of the most advanced options available for weight management.
Mounjaro and Ozempic are both GLP-1 receptor agonists designed to help regulate blood sugar and control appetite. While both are effective for weight loss, they contain different active ingredients. Ozempic contains Semaglutide (also used in Wegovy), while Mounjaro contains Tirzepatide (also used in Zepbound). The key difference is that Tirzepatide works on two hormone pathways, GLP-1 and GIP, which may provide stronger appetite suppression, improved insulin sensitivity, and enhanced weight loss results compared to Semaglutide, which targets only GLP-1.
Insurance coverage for brand-name GLP-1 medications varies and typically requires patients to meet specific medical criteria, such as a qualifying BMI or related health condition. Some plans may also require prior authorization. Because we offer compounded GLP-1 medications, insurance typically does not apply.
Yes. Phentermine appetite suppressant medication is available at Dr. Fortino’s weight management clinics in Philadelphia and New Jersey. As part of our medically supervised weight loss service, Phentermine is prescribed to help reduce appetite and support fat loss, especially for patients struggling with hunger and portion control. All Phentermine treatments are medically supervised for safety and long-term success.
Low testosterone therapy, also known as Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), is a medical treatment designed to restore healthy testosterone levels in men experiencing symptoms of low T. Dr. Fortino has specialized in men’s health treatments for weight loss and low testosterone for over 25 years.
You can get your body fat measured at Dr. Fortino’s Philadelphia and New Jersey clinics. We focus on reducing belly fat by tracking abdominal circumference measurements and overall body composition as part of your personalized weight loss program.
To effectively reduce visceral fat, the deep belly fat that surrounds your organs, you must reduce insulin resistance. Our weight loss services focus on medically supervised programs that address the root cause of stubborn abdominal fat and obesity. Dr. Fortino offers non-surgical weight loss solutions tailored to each individual.
