Dr. Syra Hanif is a board-certified physician affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center, offering a personalized medical weight loss program in Manhattan and via telehealth across New York. Every patient begins with a thorough medical evaluation. Treatment is only recommended after Dr. Hanif has a complete picture of your health.
Real Patients, Real Results
Our Weight
Management Program Includes
Our comprehensive weight management program is designed to help you achieve sustainable weight loss through a personalized and medically informed approach. Rather than relying on quick fixes or restrictive diets, we focus on long-term lifestyle improvements supported by professional guidance.
Comprehensive Weight Loss Evaluation & Metabolic Assessment
- • Identify the root causes of weight gain, including hormonal imbalance, insulin resistance, and metabolism issues
- • Review your medical history, medications, and lifestyle factors affecting weight
- • Assess key metrics like BMI, body composition, and metabolic health
- • Determine eligibility for medical weight loss treatments and create a personalized plan
Medical Weight
Management Options
- • Access FDA-approved medications such as GLP-1 (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide) for effective weight loss
- • Personalized treatment plans combining medication, and lifestyle strategies.
- •Ongoing Dr. Hanif’s supervision and adjustments to ensure safe, sustainable results
Personalized Nutrition
& Lifestyle Guidance
- • Guidance on building sustainable healthy habits for long-term weight management
- • Support in managing underlying conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic issues
- • Education on the health benefits of maintaining a healthy body weight
- • Practical strategies for improving nutrition, activity, sleep, and overall lifestyle
Ongoing
Progress Monitoring
- • Guidance on safe and effective surgical options based on your health profile
- • Continuous adjustments to medication, nutrition, and treatment plan
- • Monitoring of side effects and treatment response for safety
- • Ongoing support to ensure consistent, long-term results
Meet Dr. Syra Hanif; Weight Loss Physician in NYC
Dr. Syra Hanif, MD is a board-certified family medicine physician with over 25 years of clinical experience, affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center and based in Manhattan, New York.
Dr. Hanif specializes in physician-supervised weight management for patients who have struggled to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. Her approach addresses the clinical factors behind weight gain including metabolic dysfunction, hormonal imbalances, and lifestyle patterns, rather than applying a standard protocol
Every patient begins with an individualized medical evaluation. No treatment is recommended until Dr. Hanif has a complete picture of your health.
Accepting new patients for in-clinic visits in Manhattan and telehealth consultations across New York.
How Dr. Syra Hanif’s
Weight Loss Program Works
Dr. Syra Hanif provides a medically supervised weight loss program that focuses on safe, sustainable results through personalized care and continuous support.
Step 1:
Medical Weight Loss Evaluation
with Dr. Syra Hanif
Your first appointment is a conversation, not a prescription.
Dr. Syra Hanif takes the time to understand your full health history, what you’ve already tried, and what’s been holding you back.
You leave with a clear understanding of what’s driving your weight and a plan built specifically for you.
Step 2:
Personalized Treatment & Weight Loss Injection Prescription
Based on your evaluation, Dr. Hanif develops a treatment plan specific to your clinical profile and weight loss goals.
This includes medical treatment, along with structured nutrition guidance, lifestyle modifications, and behavioral support.
Step 3:
Ongoing Support &
Follow-Up Care
Your care continues beyond the initial consultation. Follow-ups allow for progress tracking, treatment adjustments, and ongoing medical supervision to support consistent, long-term results.
Book Your Medical
Weight Loss Consultation in NYC
Both options give you direct access to Dr. Hanif and the same personalized level of care — the only difference is where you are.
In-Clinic Visit; Manhattan
- Best for patients who prefer a face-to-face evaluation
- Comprehensive in-person health and weight assessment
- Full review of medical history and weight loss history
- Personalized treatment plan created by Dr. Hanif
- Prescriptions may be issued on-site, based on your evaluation
Televisit Consultation - Available Across New York
- Ideal for patients who prefer expert medical care from home
- Secure, HIPAA-compliant video consultation with Dr. Hanif
- Comprehensive medical review and personalized treatment plan
- Prescriptions sent directly to your preferred pharmacy, based on your evaluation
- Maintains the same standard of care as an in-person visit
Not Sure If You're Eligible?
Schedule a medical weight loss consultation with Dr. Hanif to determine whether a personalized
treatment plan is appropriate for your health profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on this assessment, you receive a clear understanding of your current health status and the appropriate next steps.
Candidates often include individuals who:
- Have difficulty losing weight with diet and exercise alone
- Have underlying metabolic or hormonal factors affecting weight
- Require a structured, physician-supervised approach to weight management
These are FDA-approved prescription medications used for chronic weight management in eligible patients. They are prescribed based on your medical history, BMI, and any contraindications.
Not all patients are suitable candidates, which is why a clinical assessment is required to determine whether this treatment is appropriate for you.
Medical weight loss focuses on long-term management and structured care, rather than short-term results.
- Medical history
- Weight history
- Metabolic health
- Previous weight loss efforts
These visits allow for:
- Monitoring results
- Adjusting your plan as needed
- Ongoing medical supervision
