At Genesis Metabolics in Union, New Jersey, led by Dr. Scott DiGiacomo, our work centers on one consistent goal: helping individuals achieve meaningful, sustainable weight loss through a medically directed, whole-body approach. We understand how significantly excess weight contributes to preventable illness, and our aim is to provide the structure, guidance, and clinical support needed to help people regain long-term health.
Please call our Union office at (908) 577-8629 to set up a weight loss appointment with Dr. DiGiacomo.
Because each person’s metabolic needs are different, we rely on a fully personalized model. Under Dr. DiGiacomo’s leadership, our physicians, nutrition specialists, behavioral counselors, and exercise professionals collaborate to build plans tailored to each patient’s physiology and lifestyle.
Our five-step method brings together medical evaluation, nutrition strategy, behavioral guidance, exercise planning, and — when appropriate — FDA-approved medical therapies. This framework allows us to address the metabolic, hormonal, and nutritional obstacles that often make traditional dieting ineffective.
Above all, our work extends beyond weight loss alone. By improving metabolic health, we also aim to help reduce or reverse common conditions linked to excess weight, including diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, fatty liver disease, and joint pain.
What to Expect When You Begin With Us
Every patient starts with a comprehensive metabolic assessment at our Union office. Under the oversight of Dr. Scott DiGiacomo, we review your medical history, conduct a physical exam, assess body composition, and order focused lab work to understand the metabolic issues influencing your weight.
Once the assessment is completed, Dr. DiGiacomo and our clinical team review your results in detail, explaining any hormonal, inflammatory, or nutritional factors that may be affecting your ability to lose weight. When we identify issues such as insulin resistance, vitamin deficiency, or metabolic slowdown, we make them part of your individualized plan.
Your customized program may include:
- Practical nutrition planning, centered on sustainable daily habits
- Behavioral coaching to help shift patterns that contribute to weight gain
- Prescription therapies, when medically appropriate, including GLP-1 medications that support appetite control and metabolic balance
- Exercise guidance, with activity plans designed to be effective and manageable
Our goal is to help you reach a healthier weight without extreme restrictions or temporary fixes. With Dr. DiGiacomo’s direction and our team-based structure, each part of the program is aligned with your health needs and long-term success.
What Sets Our Metabolic Model Apart
While many weight-loss programs focus narrowly on calorie restriction, our Union-based practice takes a broader look at the factors that influence how the body manages fat and energy. Under Dr. DiGiacomo’s guidance, we evaluate hormonal balance, inflammation, nutrient levels, daily routines, and lifestyle patterns — because all of these shape how effectively the body loses weight.
One of our key goals is to help optimize metabolic function. When metabolism improves, many patients notice steadier energy, fewer cravings, and a more predictable response to healthy eating. Instead of pushing strict dieting, we emphasize adjustments that support long-term metabolic improvement.
Behavioral support is also central to our approach. We work with patients to build sustainable habits, recognizing that lasting weight loss depends on consistency rather than short-lived efforts. Our coaching helps create routines that fit real life, not rigid programs that fail after a few weeks.
Because clinical oversight continues throughout the process, we can adjust your plan as needed. Lab results, progress, and real-world feedback all help guide changes. Dr. DiGiacomo’s involvement ensures that your plan remains medically appropriate and aligned with your goals.
Outcomes, Testimonials & Long-Term Expectations
Many people who complete our program at Genesis Metabolics in Union describe not only significant weight loss, but meaningful improvements in their health. With Dr. DiGiacomo overseeing their care, patients often report better blood sugar control, reduced dependence on medications, improved sleep, greater mobility, and renewed energy.
The success stories we hear frequently highlight the importance of ongoing support. Patients often say that having a team in their corner — and a physician who understands the metabolic challenges behind weight gain — made it easier to stay motivated and consistent.
While our program offers strong medical and lifestyle support, we emphasize that long-term results require regular follow-through. Medications, nutritional changes, exercise planning, and behavioral guidance work best when used together. There’s no single solution, but the full structure of the program is designed to create changes that last well beyond the initial weight-loss phase.
For individuals in Union and the surrounding communities who are ready for a more comprehensive, clinically guided approach to weight loss — especially after repeated cycles of dieting — our metabolic program offers a clear and dependable path forward. With the leadership of Dr. Scott DiGiacomo and a supportive team, patients receive a structured, medically sound plan aimed at sustainable improvement.
Please call our Union office at 908-851-0455 to set up a weight loss appointment with Dr. DiGiacomo.

