Dr. Carla Podgurecki, MD

Dr. Carla Podgurecki — Perimenopause / Menopause + Obesity Medicine Specialist | Virtual Care Across Texas

This practice is Membership Only 

Dr. Carla Podgurecki provides expert, evidence‑based virtual care across Texas from a Dallas practice base, specializing in two distinct areas: perimenopause and menopause management, and dedicated obesity medicine. These services are offered separately so that patients receive focused, tailored care—menopause care for hormonal transition and quality‑of‑life issues, and a stand‑alone obesity medicine program for adolescents and adults (age 12+) of all genders seeking metabolic and weight management.

Perimenopause & Menopause Care 

Dr. Podgurecki evaluates and treats the full spectrum of perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms with individualized plans that include hormonal and non‑hormonal options. Care focuses on symptom relief and longer‑term health outcomes, including bone, cardiovascular, metabolic, and sexual health.

Services …include:

• Comprehensive symptom mapping for hot flashes, night sweats, irregular cycles, brain fog, fatigue, mood changes, and sleep disturbance
• Personalized hormone therapy when appropriate (standard and bioidentical approaches considered based on best evidence)
• Non‑hormonal symptom management, lifestyle interventions, and integrative options
• Ongoing monitoring and adjustments as physiology and needs change
• Support for sexual health, vaginal symptoms, libido, and intimacy
• Attention to visible changes (skin, hair) and overall quality of life

Obesity Medicine 

Obesity medicine is offered as a distinct, evidence‑based clinical service—never folded into menopause care—to address weight, metabolism, and body composition across ages and genders. Dr. Podgurecki provides a medical, behavioral, and metabolic approach that is individualized to each patient’s goals and health needs.

Services include:

• Comprehensive obesity and metabolic evaluation
• Individualized weight‑management plans combining nutrition, activity, behavior change, and medical therapies
• Use of FDA‑approved and guideline‑supported anti‑obesity medications when appropriate
• Care for adolescents and adults age 12+ of all genders, with appropriate developmental and psychosocial support
• Long‑term follow‑up focused on sustainable weight loss, metabolic resilience, and improved health outcomes

Why choose Dr. Podgurecki

• Specialized expertise in perimenopause and menopause physiology and symptom management
• Personalized, evidence‑based treatment plans (hormonal and non‑hormonal options)
• Long‑term follow‑up focused on sustained health, metabolic resilience, and quality of life
• Virtual appointments statewide (Texas) with a Dallas practice base for seamless, modern care
• Membership and fee‑for‑visit options to fit your needs and schedule
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Core areas of support

• Hormonal changes and symptom mapping during perimenopause and menopause
• Weight, metabolism, and body composition support during hormonal transitions
• Mood, anxiety, and sleep disturbance assessment and treatment
• Sexual health, libido, vaginal symptoms, and intimacy support
• Skin, hair, and other visible changes related to hormonal shifts

How care works

Dr. Podgurecki offers a clear, stepwise approach: thorough history and symptom mapping, targeted testing when needed, an individualized plan (which may include hormone therapy, alternative therapies, lifestyle and metabolic strategies), and consistent follow‑up to adjust treatment as your body changes. Virtual visits across Texas make expert care accessible, while membership options provide prioritized access and deeper continuity.

Schedule a consultation to get a personalized perimenopause plan and compassionate support.