Medical Weight Loss
in Atlanta
A medical weight loss program in Atlanta built around your labs, your hormones, and your life, so the weight comes off in a way that lasts. Led by Jordan Carney, CRNP with Dr. Ched Garten.
A Smarter Way to Lose Weight in Atlanta
A Good Fit If You
At Paragon Sports Medicine in Atlanta, medical weight loss starts with understanding why your body is holding weight, from metabolism and hormones to sleep, stress, and muscle. From there we build a plan that fits you, using the tools that actually move the needle, including GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide when they are the right fit. The goal is not just a smaller number on the scale. It is more energy, better labs, and a body composition you can keep.
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Have tried to lose weight and it keeps coming back
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Want a medical plan, not another crash diet
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Care about keeping muscle while you lose fat
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Want your hormones and labs looked at, not ignored
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Are exploring GLP-1 options like semaglutide or tirzepatide
GLP-1 medications are prescription only. A clinical evaluation and baseline labs are required before any treatment decision is made.
Weight Is a Whole Body Story, Not a Willpower Problem
If losing weight were only about eating less, it would have worked by now. Weight is shaped by hormones, insulin and blood sugar, thyroid, sleep, stress, and how much muscle you carry. A quick injection with no workup ignores most of that. Our medical weight loss program in Atlanta looks at the full picture first, then treats the causes we find. That is the difference between weight that comes back and weight that stays off.
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Medical weight loss at Paragon is not a quick fix or a standalone treatment. It is a broader, individualized approach to fat loss and metabolic health. Every plan is built on labs, history, and a careful clinical conversation.
Weight Loss for Men in Atlanta
A lot of men feel out of place in a typical weight loss clinic. Paragon is a sports medicine practice, not a med spa, and that changes the conversation. For men, stubborn weight is often tied to testosterone, sleep, and metabolic health, so we test for it and treat the root cause. Many men who come in for weight loss also uncover low energy or hormonal shifts worth addressing, and we can guide that too. You get a plan that respects your time and your goals, from a team that treats professional athletes and everyday guys with the same standard of care.
GLP-1 Weight Loss Options in Atlanta
GLP-1 medications have changed what is possible with weight loss, and we offer them the right way: physician supervised, lab guided, and paired with a plan to protect your muscle. The two we use most are semaglutide and tirzepatide. Which one fits depends on your history, your goals, and how your body responds, and we decide that together after your evaluation.
There is no one size fits all in weight loss. After your history, we help you find the medication that fits you, semaglutide or tirzepatide, and we adjust as your body responds.
Semaglutide in Atlanta
The GLP-1 option many people know first, a strong choice for steady, physician supervised weight loss.
Tirzepatide in Atlanta
A dual pathway option that in head to head trials showed greater average weight reduction.
What We Look At Before and During Your Plan
Your plan is guided by real data, not guesswork. Depending on your goals we may review:
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Fasting glucose and HbA1c
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Insulin and metabolic markers
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Full thyroid panel
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Total and Free Testosterone (men)
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Key hormones for women
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Vitamin D and core nutrients
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Body composition and waist measures
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Lipid panel and inflammation markers
Our Approach to Weight Loss at Paragon
There is no single weight loss protocol that works for everyone. Your metabolism, your hormones, your medical history, and your goals all matter. We take the time to understand your full picture before we build a plan, and we keep your muscle in mind at every step.
Start With Your Story
We begin with a thorough history: your health, any chronic conditions, family history, and lifestyle. From there we recommend lab testing only if it will help guide your plan.
YOUR INITIAL CONSULTATION
Jordan Carney, CRNP reviews your results with you and builds a plan around your goals, including whether a GLP-1 like semaglutide or tirzepatide fits.
EARLY CALIBRATION
We start carefully, watch how you respond, and adjust the plan and the dose so you feel good while the weight moves.
LONG TERM PARTNERSHIP
As the weight comes off we protect your muscle, retest, and help you hold your results for the long run.
When Medical Weight Loss May Not Be the Right Fit
Medical weight loss is not for everyone. GLP-1 medications are not appropriate during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with certain personal or family medical histories, and we will tell you honestly if they are not right for you. If another path fits you better, we will point you there. Your safety comes before any single treatment.
Medical Weight Loss in Atlanta:
What Patients Ask Us
Atlanta's Performance and Longevity Medicine Practice
Paragon Sports Medicine is a non surgical sports medicine and regenerative medicine practice based in Atlanta, GA. Founded by Dr. Ched Garten, Paragon was built around a single principle: that the most effective care comes from understanding the whole patient, not just treating isolated symptoms.
What began as a practice rooted in elite sports medicine has grown into a comprehensive Performance and Longevity Medicine clinic serving men, women, professionals, executives, and active adults across Atlanta. From medical weight loss and hormone optimization to peptide therapy, regenerative medicine, and sports medicine, every service at Paragon is designed around precision, evidence, and long term health.
Our approach to weight loss reflects the same standard. Physician supervised, lab guided, and muscle sparing, so you lose fat while protecting the strength you have built. We are located on Howell Mill Rd NW in Atlanta.
The providers Behind Your Protocol
Medical weight loss deserves clinical precision and a clinician who understands your whole health picture. At Paragon, your tirzepatide care is led by Jordan Carney, CRNP with oversight from Dr. Ched Garten, former team physician for the NFL Atlanta Falcons and NHL Atlanta Thrashers. Together they bring deep expertise in metabolic health, hormone optimization, and performance.
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Dr. Ched Garten
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Jordan Carney, CRNP
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Take the first step toward a leaner, stronger you. At Paragon Sports Medicine, Jordan Carney, CRNP and Dr. Ched Garten provide physician supervised, lab guided tirzepatide care designed around your individual physiology, with a muscle sparing approach for both men and women. Whether you are just starting to explore GLP-1 weight loss or have tried other options before, we are here to help you understand your choices and make informed decisions about your health.
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Take the first step toward understanding your hormonal health. At Paragon Sports Medicine, Dr. Ched Garten provides comprehensive, evidence-based testosterone replacement therapy designed around your unique physiology. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of hormonal decline or simply want a clearer picture of where your hormones stand, we are here to help you understand your options and make informed decisions about your health.