Tucson, Arizona
About Pound of Cure
A comprehensive weight loss practice built on education, research, and lifelong support - led by Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD.
Dr. Matthew Weiner, MD
Board-Certified Bariatric Surgeon
Our Philosophy
A Practice Built on Principles
Everything we do is guided by three simple commitments that have defined our practice for over two decades.
Prepare Patients Thoroughly
Education comes first. Hundreds of YouTube videos, three published books, a weekly podcast, and comprehensive consultations ensure you understand all your options before making a decision.
Support Patients for Life
Weight loss is a lifelong journey. Registered Dietitians, a dedicated support team, and AI-powered coaching through the Loli app - we're in this with you for the long haul.
Perform Surgery as Safely as Possible
Dr. Weiner's serious complication rate is in the lowest 10% nationally. All procedures are performed laparoscopically at Tucson Medical Center, a Center of Excellence certified hospital.
Our Approach
It's Not About Willpower
At Pound of Cure, we believe everyone deserves an individualized approach to weight management based in research, not dogma. Studies show that weight is not determined by willpower - it's regulated by hormones that defend your body's metabolic set point.
Dr. Weiner's research demonstrated that bariatric surgery works primarily by creating favorable hormone shifts - not by blocking eating or calorie absorption as previously believed. After surgery, patients naturally begin choosing nutrient-dense foods over processed options, driven by these hormonal changes.
The Pound of Cure program applies this same science to help anyone lower their metabolic set point using nutrition, GLP-1 medications, and - when appropriate - surgery.
A Comprehensive Approach to Weight Loss
Three integrated tools - all under one roof, led by one team.
4,000+
procedures performed
Bariatric Surgery
Gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and revision surgery with a safety record in the top 10% nationally.
Insurance
coverage strategies
GLP-1 Medications
Expert prescribing with creative insurance navigation, dosing strategies, and side effect management.
Support
dietitian + AI powered
Nutrition Counseling
Registered Dietitians, dedicated support team, and AI coaching - the foundation of lasting results.
Listen & Learn
The Pound of Cure Podcast
Dr. Weiner and Zoë Schroeder, RD discuss weight loss science, patient stories, and the latest in bariatric medicine. New episodes weekly.
Based in Tucson, AZ with telemedicine available in AZ, MI, CA, NY, and FL - more states coming soon.
Office: 5155 E Farness Dr. Suite #111A, Tucson, AZ 85712
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8AM-12PM & 1PM-5PM, Friday 8AM-2PM
Ready to Get Started?
Fill out the form and our team will get back to you within one business day. You can also book online or view our FAQ page.
Or call us at (520) 298-3300