Overweight & Weight Gain in Calgary SW
Overweight & Weight Gain
Weight that creeps up and does not move, constant tiredness, aching knees or hips, or a doctor mentioning blood pressure, blood sugar or cholesterol – these are medical signals, not a lack of willpower. At Westside, weight is treated as health care: assessed by a family physician, planned around your body and your life, and reviewed over time.
Poor sleep and untreated snoring are among the most overlooked drivers of weight gain. Because the sleep team and the family practice share one clinic, sleep is part of the assessment rather than an afterthought.
This care is provided on the medical side of Westside under Dr. Sabah Jarullah, family physician. Every patient begins with a medical assessment; insured visits are covered under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. No referral needed.
Signs you may notice
- Steady weight gain despite reasonable eating and activity
- Tiredness through the day, or waking unrefreshed
- Knee, hip or back pain that is getting worse
- Blood pressure, blood sugar or cholesterol flagged by a doctor
- Snoring, or sleep that is broken and light
- Cravings, low energy or mood changes tied to weight
How it is assessed and treated at Westside
Your first visit with Dr. Sabah Jarullah, our on-site family physician, is a proper medical assessment: history, current medications, sleep, metabolic risk and what you have already tried. From there you get a personal plan – nutrition and activity guidance built around your health, medication where clinically appropriate, a sleep assessment if snoring or fatigue is part of the picture, and scheduled follow-ups so progress is measured rather than guessed. Insured physician visits are covered under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan; you do not need to be a family-practice patient to be seen for weight.
How Westside helps with overweight & weight gain
Medical concerns at Westside are assessed by Dr. Sabah Jarullah, our on-site family physician – a proper history, an examination and a plan you understand. Treatment ranges from prescriptions and minor procedures to physician-led programs for weight, menopause, pelvic floor health and pain, with EMSELLA® and EMVITAL® available where they fit, and the dental, sleep and wellness teams down the hall when your concerns overlap.
We are in West Springs, Calgary SW – Suite 1120, 930 – 85th Street SW – serving Aspen Woods, Cougar Ridge, Springbank and the surrounding communities.
Questions we hear about overweight & weight gain
Do I need a referral?
No. Book directly online or by phone; no referral is needed to be seen by our family physician.
Is it covered?
Insured physician visits and medically necessary procedures are covered under the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan. Device-based courses and cosmetic procedures are private-pay and always identified before you commit.
Do I have to become a family-practice patient?
No. You can be seen for a specific concern. If you would like a family doctor, the practice is welcoming new patients – ask about a meet-and-greet.
Content reviewed by Dr. Zubaida Hussain, dentist, and Dr. Sabah Jarullah, family physician, at Westside, West Springs, Calgary SW — last reviewed September 2026. Educational information only; it does not replace an assessment with your provider.
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