Holistic Weight Management Programme

Integrative 10-session weight management programme combining acupuncture, appetite suppressant medication, and diet coaching. Led by Dr Joseph Wang, family physician and acupuncturist.

Accord Medical Clinic's weight management programme is built around a genuine east-west integration rarely found at Singapore GP clinics. Dr Joseph Wang — a NUS-trained family physician with a graduate diploma in acupuncture — combines three modalities in a single structured course: dietary guidance tailored to the patient's lifestyle, pharmacological appetite suppression (Panbesy as the primary western medicine), and acupuncture targeting appetite regulation and metabolic support. A standard course consists of 10 sessions, typically at twice-weekly frequency for the first two to four weeks before transitioning to weekly visits. This cadence is designed to establish momentum early, then sustain results as the body adapts. Patients typically achieve 5–10% body weight loss over one course, with repeat courses achieving cumulative reductions of 20% or more for those with significant weight to lose. Each session includes a brief consultation plus acupuncture; medicines and fasting blood tests are billed separately. The clinic's east-facing evening hours (7–9:30 pm on weekdays, 7–9 pm on weekends) make it practical for working professionals. The holistic framing — rather than purely pharmacological — is well-suited to patients who want sustainable lifestyle change alongside clinical supervision.