Author: Dr. Tro

I am a board-certified physician, I lost 150lbs to reclaim my health for myself and my family. I did it by ignoring much of the conventional medical advice that we have been told. My life's goal is to get you healthy and prevent disease. I want to get you OFF of your medications.

3/9/2021 Group Meeting – Talking Continuous Glucose Monitors

In this week’s group coaching meeting, Dr. Tro and the team talked about Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) and the valuable information they provide: how food, stress, workouts, and sleep affect your blood glucose levels. Discussion: Dr. Tro started the meeting by demonstrating how to apply a CGM sensor on your arm. The CGM works by… Continue reading 3/9/2021 Group Meeting – Talking Continuous Glucose Monitors

Spotlight on Group Coaching Member: Bob Collins

First name: Bob Age: 58 Where do you live? Westchester County, NY Profession? Corporate Security (current); retired Law Enforcement professional (~25yrs) Diet/weight history? Pre-teen I was “chubby,” the term used in the 1970’s, especially at stores when they had clothes on display while shopping was “husky”; as a teenager I grew taller and thinned out,… Continue reading Spotlight on Group Coaching Member: Bob Collins

1/19/2021 Group Coaching Meeting with Special Guest Maria Emmerich

In the Group Coaching meeting held on January 19th, our featured guest was Maria Emmerich. Maria is a nutritionist who specializes in the ketogenic diet and exercise physiology. She struggled with her health and weight throughout childhood which lead her to become such a passionate nutrition expert. “My goal is to help transform people’s lives and start… Continue reading 1/19/2021 Group Coaching Meeting with Special Guest Maria Emmerich

1/12/2021 Group Coaching Meeting with Special Guest Franziska Spitzler

In the Group Coaching meeting held on January 12 our featured guest was Franziska Spitzler. Franziska is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator who takes a low-carb approach to optimal health and graceful aging. She previously worked as a clinical dietitian in the VA Healthcare System in Long Beach, California, before going into private… Continue reading 1/12/2021 Group Coaching Meeting with Special Guest Franziska Spitzler

1/5/2021 Group Coach Meeting with Special Guest Dr. Ken Berry

In the Group Coaching meeting held on January 5th, 2021 our featured guest was Dr. Ken Berry, MD, a family physician in Tennessee. Dr. Berry received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, and is the author of the bestseller Lies My Doctor Told Me. He also has a very popular… Continue reading 1/5/2021 Group Coach Meeting with Special Guest Dr. Ken Berry

Down 100 Pounds for Nearly 12 Years, Health Coach Brian Wiley Reflects on Struggles & Victories

  After countless failed attempts to escape obesity, low-carb diet turns out to be just what the doctor ordered   Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to work as a Health Coach in Dr. Tro’s clinic, and after seeing so many people start their journey, I have been reflecting on my own.  … Continue reading Down 100 Pounds for Nearly 12 Years, Health Coach Brian Wiley Reflects on Struggles & Victories

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12/22/2020 Group Coach Meeting with Special Guest Vinnie Tortorich 

In the Group Coaching meeting held via Zoom on December 22nd, our featured guest was Vinnie Tortorich, a celebrity fitness trainer, speaker, host of the popular Fitness Confidential podcast, bestselling author of Fitness Confidential: Adventures in the Weight Loss Game, and filmmaker of Fat: A Documentary. Discussion: Vinnie Tortorich will be releasing Fat: A Documentary… Continue reading 12/22/2020 Group Coach Meeting with Special Guest Vinnie Tortorich 

12/15/2020 Group Coach Meeting with Special Guest Dr. Bret Scher

In the Group Coaching meeting held via Zoom on December 15th, our featured guest was Dr, Bret Scher, a board-certified cardiologist, lipidoligst, personal trainer, and life coach from San Diego California, He is the chief medical officer for Diet Doctor and is the author of Your Best Health Ever. Discussion: Diet Doctor is a great… Continue reading 12/15/2020 Group Coach Meeting with Special Guest Dr. Bret Scher

Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care Now Offering CGMs Direct to Patients and Coaching Clients

Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care is pleased to announce it now has continuous glucose monitors available for sale to patients and coaching clients who live in any of the states in which the practice is licensed. The practice recently received a shipment of the Freestyle Libre CGMS, and is looking forward… Continue reading Dr. Tro’s Medical Weight Loss & Direct Primary Care Now Offering CGMs Direct to Patients and Coaching Clients

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12/8/2020 Group Coach Meeting with Special Guest Dr. Eric Westman

In the Group Coaching meeting held via Zoom on December 8th, our featured guest was Dr. Eric Westman. Dr. Westman is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Duke University. He is Board Certified in Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine and founded Duke’s Keto Medicine Clinic in 2006, after eight years of clinical research regarding low… Continue reading 12/8/2020 Group Coach Meeting with Special Guest Dr. Eric Westman

A Year-in-Review and Update on Dr. Tro’s Medical Practice & Clinical Operations

As I sit here writing this year-end review for our practice, a member of my staff has literally been waiting on the phone for three hours with an insurance company, to provide them with the information needed to get an urgent test approved. The insurance company wanted the notes from the specialist who was co-managing… Continue reading A Year-in-Review and Update on Dr. Tro’s Medical Practice & Clinical Operations

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12/1/2020 Group Coach Meeting with Special Guest Nina Teicholz

In the Group Coaching meeting held via Zoom on December 1st, we were excited to have as our guest Nina Teicholz, author of The New York Times best-selling book The Big Fat Surprise. Nina is also the executive director of The Nutrition Coalition, a journalist and professor (adjunct) at New York University.     Discussion… Continue reading 12/1/2020 Group Coach Meeting with Special Guest Nina Teicholz