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 weight management medication like semaglutide for weight loss.
Our board-certified obesity medicine specialists work with you to create sustainable health changes, including prescription weight management medicine. Unlike other clinics that focus solely on quick fixes, we treat the whole person with dignity and respect.
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. Our clinicians include registered dieticians, primary care doctors, and obesity medicine specialists who offer state-of-the-art care without bias, blame, or shame.
We’re not just a cosmetic clinic like some of the other weight loss centers in Vinings.
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 prioritize patient comfort first. Our facilities accommodate all body sizes comfortably. We take your vital signs privately, and scale numbers remain confidential unless you choose to share them.
Our Atlanta clinic sits just 15-20 minutes from Vinings via GA-141 South. You'll find us between Northside Hospital and Perimeter Mall, offering Vinings 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 may promise rapid results through detox programs or extreme measures. We help you feel stronger, healthier, and more in control of your health.
We believe in integrated care that sees the real you to help achieve your individual goals.
We provide integrated healthcare near Vinings that includes:
- Board-certified obesity medicine oversight
- Complete metabolic testing
- Size-inclusive and comfortable facilities
- No shame or biased treatment
- Access to effective weight-loss medications like HCG
- Ongoing nutrition counseling
- Total package primary-care services (from nurses to pharmacists)
- Referrals for mental health counseling
Many other weight management options in Vinings 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, thyroid treatment, and preventive health services.
We understand that quality healthcare should be convenient and judgment-free. We offer both in-person and virtual care options, so your dedicated care team can support your complete 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 reflects their needs and prioritizes sustainable, healthy changes that will last into adulthood.
Our teen services include:
- Nutrition guidance
- Health coaching
- Medications when appropriate
We treat your child as an advocate in control of their health needs and concerns. 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 located in Atlanta's medical district, known as "Pill Hill," conveniently positioned near Northside Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, and Perimeter Mall.
Our clinic sits just a short walk from the Medical Center MARTA station. Patients from Vinings typically arrive within 15-20 minutes, making us easily accessible for your appointments.
Driving from Vinings:
- Primary Route: GA-141 South → I-285 East → Exit 28 (Peachtree Dunwoody Road) → North on Peachtree Dunwoody Road → Right on Lake Hearn Drive
- Alternate Route: GA-141 to Hammond Drive → East on Hammond Drive → South on Peachtree Dunwoody Road → Right on Lake Hearn Drive
More directions from other Vinings areas:
- From Vinings Village: Take Paces Ferry Road to GA-141 South.
- From the Cumberland Mall area: Head east on Cumberland Parkway to GA-141 South.
- From Atlanta Road: Take Atlanta Road to GA-141 South.
Traffic tip: Use I-285 Express Lanes during peak traffic hours (7-9 AM and 4-7 PM) for faster travel times.
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Meet our Atlanta Metropolitan Area clinicians
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)