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Dr. Craig Primack, MD

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Dr. Primack specializes in medical weight loss and is certified by The American Board of Bariatric Medicine in addition to board certifications in Internal Medicine and in Pediatrics. He practices Obesity Medicine at the Scottsdale Weight Loss Center in Scottsdale and Chandler, Arizona.

Dr. Primack is an active member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians and the Obesity Society.  He has been listed as one of Phoenix Magazine’s Top Docs in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, and 2008, as well as one of Scottsdale 101 magazine’s Top 101 Doctors.  Since 2010, he has served on the National Board of Directors for the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP.org), a society of over 1500 physicians that treat obesity.

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  • Medical Obesity Specialist, Scottsdale Weight Loss Center

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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Bariatric Medicine:
    Age Amplifies Damage From Obesity, Study Finds

    FRIDAY, May 17 (HealthDay News) -- After age 50, excess body fat hardens the arteries, potentially increasing the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

    The blood vessels of young people can adapt to the effects of obesity, but this ability is lost after midd...Full Article

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    Study Supports Broader Access to Lap-Band Weight-Loss Surgery

    THURSDAY, May 2 (HealthDay News) -- The Lap-Band weight-loss procedure should not be restricted only to patients who are very severely obese, a new study suggests.

    Still, some experts disagreed, saying further research will be needed before the procedure is use...Full Article

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    Weight-Loss Surgery May Affect Fat-Related Genes

    THURSDAY, April 11 (HealthDay News) -- Weight-loss surgery changes the levels of genes involved in burning and storing fat, a new study says.

    The findings may help lead to the development of new drugs that mimic this weight-loss-associated control of gene regula...Full Article

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    Craig Primack, MD answered:
    Why is it hard to lose weight?
    Weight loss is hard because our bodies are programmed for times of famine.  We have several...  Full Post
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    Craig Primack, MD answered:
    How can I minimize the side effects of Qsymia?
    When looking at the list of potential side effects of Qsymia, it is important to know that in the...  Full Post
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    Craig Primack, MD answered:
    When can I stop taking Belviq?
    As we switch the focus of dieting from weight loss to weight maintenance, this drug has been...  Full Post
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    Craig Primack, MD answered:
    Is weight-loss surgery helpful in treating type 2 diabetes?
    Weight loss in itself is helpful, often very helpful, for treating type 2 diabetes.  Initially...  Full Post
  • Craig Primack, MD
    Craig Primack, MD answered:
    Who should have gastric bypass surgery?
    If you are severely overweight (more than about 100 pounds overweight) and have tried a medical...  Full Post
  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Bariatric Medicine:
    Avoid Pregnancy for a Year After Weight-Loss Surgery: Review

    FRIDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) -- Women should wait at least one year after having weight-loss surgery before they try to get pregnant, researchers say.

    The obesity rate among women of child-bearing age is expected to rise from about 24 percent in 2005 to about 28 percent in 2015, and t...Full Article

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    For Texas Man, Bariatric Surgery Led to Diabetes-Free Life

    FRIDAY, Jan. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Paul Garcia, 54, came from a family that loved to eat. "We always had a lot of food at home, and whenever we ate, it was like a feast," said Garcia.

    And he said his family's food choices weren't always the healthiest either. "My eating habits were terrib...Full Article

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    Craig Primack, MD answered:
    How can I lose weight if I'm an emotional eater?
    The secret to overcoming emotional eating is finding other ways to cope with the emotions that you...  Full Post
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    Craig Primack, MD answered:
    As a teen, what should I know about emotional eating?
    Teenagers (and everyone else) should be aware of emotional eating. I define emotional eating as...  Full Post
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    Craig Primack, MD answered:
    Do I have a greater chance of hypertension if I am obese?
    Yes, there is a strong correlation between hypertension (high blood pressure) and weight. As we...  Full Post
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    Craig Primack, MD answered:
    Is obesity genetic?
    Yes. Obesity is genetic but there are many other non-genetic causes also. If someone has one parent...  Full Post
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    Sharecare News posted a story about Bariatric Medicine:
    Study Ties Obesity-Related Gene to Weaker Memory

    FRIDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- In middle-aged people, a link may exist between weakened memory and genetic traits associated with obesity, raising the possibility that extra pounds change how our brains work, a new study suggests.

    Researchers found the link between genes and memory in...Full Article