Tro Kalayjian, DO

Dr. Tro Kalayjian is a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, as well as a founding member of the Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners. Having personally lost 150 pounds by challenging conventional medical paradigms, Dr. Tro is uniquely positioned to guide patients through their own health journeys with empathy and real-world insight. His mission is clear: to help patients achieve meaningful weight loss, prevent and reverse chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, and reduce or eliminate the need for long-term medications. Dr. Tro’s practice, TOWARD Health focuses on addressing the root causes of metabolic disease, using a patient-centered, lifestyle-based approach. The results speak for themselves: their published 6-month medical weight loss program demonstrates an average weight loss of 38 pounds per person, along with significant reductions in A1C, blood pressure, cardiac risk, and annual medication costs. To date, his practice’s outcomes have been featured in eight peer-reviewed publications, solidifying the clinic's reputation as a leader in metabolic health care. Most recently, findings aligned with Dr. Tro’s approach were highlighted in a landmark study published by Toward Health, which reviewed corporate health interventions aimed at improving employee well-being. This study found that employees engaged in structured metabolic health programs — similar to those used in Dr. Tro’s clinic — lost an average of 38.4 pounds over six months, reduced their HbA1c by 1.1%. These findings reinforce the power of evidence-based, lifestyle-focused interventions to combat obesity and type 2 diabetes effectively. A distinguishing feature of Dr. Tro’s care model is remote patient monitoring using smart devices to track real-time biometrics, ensuring that patients receive timely feedback and support. This continuous connection allows patients to adjust their behaviors with guidance and fosters a deeply personalized care experience. Having lived through obesity himself, Dr. Tro brings an unparalleled level of empathy and relatability to his medical practice. He understands firsthand the psychological, emotional, and physiological challenges patients face. His ultimate goal is to empower patients to reclaim their health — not just by following medical prescriptions, but by adopting sustainable lifestyle changes that reduce medication dependence, reverse disease progression, and restore vitality.