In this episode of the Pop Culture Podcast, Dr. Eric Smith and Laura are joined by Dr. Jonathan Kaplan, plastic surgeon and founder/CEO of DrWell, to discuss the latest trends in health, wellness, and fitness. With a deep-rooted passion for medicine, Dr. Kaplan shares his expertise on the growing obesity epidemic and how innovative solutions like GLP-1 medications, bariatric surgery, and long-term lifestyle changes are transforming weight loss and overall health.

In 2022, Dr. Kaplan’s team at DrWell began noticing a rise in patients with high BMI, prompting them to expand their services to include weight loss coaching, non-surgical treatments, and wellness medications. DrWell, a leading Provider-to-Consumer (PTC) platform, is revolutionizing how patients access healthcare by offering consultations, digital prescriptions, and continuous support for a healthier lifestyle.

Key topics covered in this episode:

• The role of GLP-1 medications in weight loss and wellness
• The benefits of bariatric surgery in managing obesity
• The importance of long-term lifestyle changes for sustainable fitness
• How health insurance is evolving to cover bariatric surgery and wellness treatments
• The future of Provider-to-Consumer (PTC) models in health and wellness
• How DrWell is reshaping fitness, health, and wellness care for better access and results

If you’re interested in health, wellness, fitness, and the latest weight loss solutions, this episode offers expert insights into how new treatments, technologies, and lifestyle approaches are changing the way we approach fitness and well-being.

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