John Bergeron, MD
Founder and Medical Director, Houston Weight Loss Center
John Bergeron, MD is the Founder and Medical Director of Houston Weight Loss Center, where he has practiced metabolic medicine since 1996. For nearly three decades, Dr. Bergeron has built his career around a single focus: helping patients lose weight safely and keep it off through medically supervised, physician-directed care.
Education and Training
Dr. Bergeron earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Texas A&M University and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. His background in biochemistry shapes the way he approaches weight management, treating it as a metabolic process to be understood and supported rather than a matter of willpower alone.
Clinical Focus
Dr. Bergeron specializes in medically supervised weight loss and long-term metabolic care. His areas of focus include:
- GLP-1 medication therapy for weight loss, prescribed and monitored under physician supervision
- Appetite management, including prescription appetite suppressant therapy where appropriate
- Nutrition and lifestyle counseling to support lasting, sustainable results
- Ongoing metabolic care for patients at every stage of their weight loss journey
Approach to Care
Dr. Bergeron and his team provide safe, evidence-based, physician-supervised weight management tailored to each patient. Every plan begins with a patient’s individual health history and goals, with medical oversight at each step so that progress is both effective and safe. His philosophy is straightforward: weight loss should be guided by a physician, grounded in evidence, and built to last.
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Bergeron is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association, the professional society dedicated to advancing the clinical treatment of obesity. His involvement reflects a commitment to staying current with the evidence-based standards that guide medically supervised weight loss.
Where He Practices
Dr. Bergeron sees patients at Houston Weight Loss Center’s three locations in Houston, Katy, and Webster.
Schedule a Consultation
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Bergeron and the Houston Weight Loss Center team, contact us or call 281-400-1290.