Looking for a better weight loss clinic around Sandy Springs? At knownwell, we offer a personalized approach to weight management that goes beyond traditional diet programs. We provide evidence-based care with compassion, including prescription semaglutide for weight loss close to Sandy Springs.
Our board-certified obesity medicine specialists work with you to create sustainable weight management. We treat the whole person with dignity and respect, unlike other weight loss and wellness clinics in Sandy Springs, GA that focus solely on quick fixes.
We accept most insurance providers
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We are a proud member of the Beth Israel trusted provider network
Weight management
Our expert team of board-certified physicians, nutritionists and health coaches will work with you to personalize an evidence-based plan that includes a mix of nutrition counseling, lifestyle coaching, stress and sleep management and prescription medications.
Primary care
You know your body better than anyone and your care team is here to listen to your concerns and collaborate with you on your health journey. Our primary care physicians are experts in comprehensive health strategies and addressing weight-related conditions and comorbidities.
How does knownwell work?
Get started
Once we make sure we’re available in your state and covered by your insurance, then we’ll book you an in-person or virtual visit.
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Be seen and known
You’ll be partnered with a team of clinical experts who will help you build a unique care plan designed to meet your individual health needs.
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Stay connected
Stay close to us with remote patient-monitoring, timely and accessible messaging, and follow-up visits. Once you are under our care, you can count on consistency from your dedicated care team throughout your wellness journey.
We treat the whole person at knownwell. We go beyond cosmetic weight loss and wellness clinics in Sandy Springs. Our clinicians include primary care doctors and obesity medicine specialists who offer best-in-class care without bias or shame.
What makes knownwell different:
- Weight-inclusive healthcare designed for all body types
- Virtual and in-person visits available
- Primary care alongside weight management services
- No judgment, blame, or shame in our approach
We want you to feel at ease at our Atlanta office. Our facilities accommodate all body sizes comfortably, but we also offer virtual visits if you prefer. We conduct all visits with the utmost discretion and privacy. Scale numbers remain confidential unless you choose to share them.
Our Atlanta clinic sits just 15 minutes from Sandy Springs via GA-400. You'll find us between Northside Hospital and Perimeter Mall, offering Sandy Springs residents specialized obesity medicine within easy reach.
Ready to experience healthcare that respects your individual journey? Book your visit and discover the difference personalized care makes.
Find health at every size
The approach at knownwell differs significantly from other single-focus clinics in the area that promise rapid results through detox programs or extreme measures. We help you feel in control of your health by addressing your concerns with your whole health story in mind.
What we provide at our weight loss and wellness clinic near Sandy Springs:
- Board-certified obesity medicine oversight
- Complete metabolic testing
- Size-inclusive and comfortable facilities
- No shame or bias treatment
- Access to effective weight management medication
- Ongoing nutrition counseling
- Total package primary-care services (from nurses to pharmacists)
Many other weight loss treatment options in Sandy Springs charge separately for these services or lack the medical expertise to provide total care. We deliver everything under one roof with transparent insurance billing and self-pay options.
Primary care at knownwell
Your knownwell clinicians work as partners in your health journey, providing total primary care that includes diabetes management, hypertension care, and preventive health services. We ground our practice in integrated care that sees the real you, so we can establish real goals.
We understand that quality healthcare should be convenient and judgment-free. We offer both in-person and virtual visit options. Your clinician team will support your wellness needs whenever and however works best for you.
Is there a weight loss program for teens?
Our care team supports teens 13 and older. Every plan prioritizes sustainable, healthy changes that will last your teen well into adulthood.
Our teen services include:
- Nutrition guidance
- Health coaching
- Medications when appropriate
Our inclusive environment minimizes the shame that many teens feel when seeking weight management help. Our clinicians include mental health experts who can provide supportive counseling along with medically supported weight management plans.
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Finding our clinic
Visit us at: 1100 Lake Hearn Dr., Suite 160, Atlanta, GA 30342
We're in Atlanta's medical district near Northside Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's, and Perimeter Mall. Patients from Sandy Springs typically arrive within 15 minutes.
Driving from Sandy Springs: Roswell Road South → Right on Lake Hearn Dr., or GA-400 South → Exit 4B (Glenridge Connector) → Right on Lake Hearn Dr.
Alternate routes: Abernathy Road to Peachtree Dunwoody Road → Lake Hearn Dr., or I-285 East → Exit 28 → Peachtree Dunwoody Rd → Lake Hearn Dr.
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Dr. Ijeoma Azonobi
Dr. Ijeoma Azonobi is double board-certified in Preventive Medicine and Obesity Medicine and has spent over a decade caring for patients in a variety of clinical settings, with a special interest in women's health. She was drawn to obesity medicine after working with underserved communities, where she saw how much chronic disease was tied to weight and how often people felt blamed instead of helped. Having faced her own challenges with weight, she’s passionate about creating a supportive, judgement-free space where patients feel truly heard and empowered in their health journey.
- MD from Morehouse School of Medicine
- Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency at Duke University Medical Center with 3 years of surgical and women's health training
- MPH (Health Education/Health Promotion) from Morehouse School of Medicine
- Preventive Medicine Residency at Morehouse School of Medicine
- Epidemic Intelligence Service Fellow at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Board Certified, Public Health & General Preventive Medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine
Dr. Christina Nguyen
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Christina is a board-certified obesity medicine and family medicine physician. After practicing family medicine for 15 years, Christina transitioned to a full-time obesity medicine practice in 2023. Christina is a member of the Advocacy Committee for both the Obesity Medicine Association and The Obesity Society. Christina believes advocacy is crucial in ensuring access to comprehensive treatment, eliminating bias and stigma, and raising public awareness about the pathophysiology of obesity.
- MD from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia (2004)
- Family Medicine Residency at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center (2004-2007)
- Board Certified Family Medicine (ABFM)
- Board Certified Obesity Medicine (ABOM)
- BS in Biochemistry from University of Georgia (1999)