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Better Health
Improving your health can reduce risks and help you feel your best.
More Energy
Feel more energized and ready to take on the day-to-day.
Ongoing Support
You’re not alone. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
A Comprehensive Approach to Your Health
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Personalized Evaluation
We look at your health history, lifestyle, and goals to understand your unique needs.
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Customized Plan
We create a plan that fits your goals and your life.
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Medication Options
We may use safe medication to help with hunger and weight, when appropriate.
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Ongoing Support
We will support you, give you tips, and check in with you to help you succeed.
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Better Health, More Energy
Small, consistent changes today can lead to a healthier, happier you.
You May Qualify If You:
Have a BMI of 30 or higher.
Have a BMI of 27 or higher with diabetes, high blood pressure, or PCOS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
My goal is to help patients achieve meaningful, sustainable improvements in their health and quality of life. Weight is only one part of the picture—I want patients to feel better, function better, and develop a healthier relationship with food and their overall well-being.
Success looks different for every patient. It may mean meaningful weight loss, improved blood pressure or blood sugar, increased energy and mobility, or simply feeling more confident and in control of their health. Ultimately, success is making sustainable changes that patients can maintain long-term.
You don’t have to have everything figured out before you come in. My goal is to meet you where you are, listen without judgment, and work with you to create a plan that feels realistic and achievable. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight management.
I believe in compassionate, evidence-based, and individualized care. Every patient has a different story, background, and set of challenges, and I believe effective treatment starts with understanding that person as a whole. Serving the Rio Grande Valley makes it especially important to provide care that is culturally sensitive, accessible, and centered around the needs of our community.
Compassion. Evidence-based care. Individualization. Partnership. Sustainability.
I believe patients deserve to feel heard and respected, to receive treatments supported by science, and to have a voice in their care. My goal is to partner with each patient to create sustainable changes that improve health—not simply to pursue a number on the scale.
Dr. Melissa Salcedo
Board-Certified in Obesity Medicine
A PHYSICIAN-LED APPROACH
Care Built Around You
“My goal is to help patients improve their health through realistic, medically guided care that supports long-term success.”
1/4
“Success looks different for every patient. It may mean meaningful weight loss, improved blood pressure or blood sugar, increased energy and mobility, or simply feeling more confident and in control of their health. Ultimately, success is making sustainable changes that patients can maintain long-term.”
2/5
“You don’t have to have everything figured out before you come in. My goal is to meet you where you are, listen without judgment, and work with you to create a plan that feels realistic and achievable. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight management.”
3/5
“I believe in compassionate, evidence-based, and individualized care. Every patient has a different story, background, and set of challenges, and I believe effective treatment starts with understanding that person as a whole.”
4/4
A PHYSICIAN-LED APPROACH
Care Built Around You
“My goal is to help patients improve their health through realistic, medically guided care that supports long-term success.”
1/4
“Success looks different for every patient. It may mean meaningful weight loss, improved blood pressure or blood sugar, increased energy and mobility, or simply feeling more confident and in control of their health. Ultimately, success is making sustainable changes that patients can maintain long-term.”
2/5
“You don’t have to have everything figured out before you come in. My goal is to meet you where you are, listen without judgment, and work with you to create a plan that feels realistic and achievable. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight management.”
3/5
“I believe in compassionate, evidence-based, and individualized care. Every patient has a different story, background, and set of challenges, and I believe effective treatment starts with understanding that person as a whole.”
4/4
Dr. Melissa Salcedo
Board-Certified in Obesity Medicine
Dr. Melissa Salcedo
Board-Certified in Obesity Medicine
“My goal is to help patients improve their health through realistic, medically guided care that supports long-term success.”