Obesity, Addiction & Mental Health Care

Child and adolescent medicine for children ages 8 and up, plus adult care with Dr. Mohit Chhatpar. Services include obesity medicine and weight loss, addiction medicine and behavioral addictions, and mental health evaluation and medication management for ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Treatment is tailored to each patient’s age and medical needs.

Clear diagnosis. Personalized treatment. A long-term plan designed around your lifestyle.

Private-pay | Telehealth in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Virginia | In-person care in Manhattan and Manasquan, New Jersey
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Triple Board-Certified Medical Leadership • Fellowship Training in Addiction Medicine • Telemedicine in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Virginia

Three focused areas of care. One consistent medical standard.

Patients come to Empire Medical Wellness for different reasons. You may be seeking help with weight, substance use, or mental health as a focused concern. When more than one area is relevant, care can account for the broader medical picture while remaining centered on your priorities.

Obesity Medicine & GLP-1 Care

Child and adolescent obesity medicine and weight management for children ages 8 and up, plus adult medical weight loss care. Plans consider age, growth, nutrition, activity, and medical needs. Medication options, including GLP-1 care, are assessed individually for age and clinical eligibility. Follow-up supports progress and long-term maintenance.

Addiction Medicine

Child and adolescent addiction medicine, including care for behavioral addictions, as well as adult addiction care. Patients may seek help with alcohol or other substance use, compulsive behaviors, risk reduction, or recovery. Care includes individualized assessment, treatment planning, follow-up, and coordination with other treatment professionals when appropriate.

Mental Health Care

Child and adolescent mental health care for ADHD, anxiety, and depression, with evaluation and medication management for children ages 8 and up, adolescents, and adults. Discuss symptoms, treatment history, medication response, and side effects with a physician. Care may include diagnostic clarification, treatment adjustment, and coordination with your therapist.

Care begins with the reason you came.

You do not need concerns in all three service areas to become a patient. Some patients come specifically for medical weight management. Others are seeking help with substance use or recovery. Others need mental health evaluation or medication management.

Each service is approached as a meaningful reason for seeking care. When another medical or behavioral factor affects treatment, the practice can address that broader context without losing focus on your primary goal.

New research suggests GLP-1 drugs can help treat addiction — WTNH

Doctor warn against using fake drug for weight loss — NBC Connecticut

In the media

Awards

American Osteopathic Association via American Osteopathic Foundation/American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine Resident Of The Year Award – Sole national award recipient – 09/2025
American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians Sander A. Kushner, DO, FACOFP Memorial Osteopathic Family Medicine Resident Of The Year Award – Sole national award recipient – 04/2025
Bureau of Emerging Leaders Award at OMED 2024 – Sole resident award winner – 09/2024
American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians Annual Convention – 3rd Place Winner For Original Resident Research

More National and State Leadership:

NJSAM Representative, ASAM Advocacy Conference
Field Reviewer, ASAM Clinical Considerations on the Treatment of Medetomidine Withdrawal
ASAM Case Contributor, Correctional Settings Volume, ASAM
Peer Reviewer, Journal of Addictive Diseases
President, Resident Executive Board, Connecticut Osteopathic Medical Society (COMS)
Resident Representative, COMS Board of Directors
Resident Representative, AOA Data Subgroup under Information Workgroup
Board of Trustees Resident Representative, Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA)
Resident Trustee, American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine (AOAAM) Board of Trustees
Co-Chair, ACOFP Resident Council; former Vice Chair
Membership Committee Member, American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM)
Wellness Committee Member, American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine (AOAAM)
JOPAC Legislative Affairs Committee Member – Department of Public Affairs, New Jersey Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (NJAOPS)
New Jersey Delegate – American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates 2026
Connecticut Delegate (Sole Delegate) – American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates 2025
Pennsylvania Delegate – American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates 2024

The Empire Medical Wellness care model

Every care plan begins with a detailed evaluation and develops through clear treatment decisions, thoughtful follow-up, and measurable progress.

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Focused Evaluation

Your first appointment provides dedicated time to understand the concern bringing you to the practice, your medical and treatment history, current medications, and goals.

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Personalized Plan

Recommendations are tailored to your health, preferences, responsibilities, and lifestyle. Your plan is explained clearly so that you understand the purpose of each next step.

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Consistent Follow-Up

Follow-up visits build on previous decisions, assess your response, address obstacles, and adjust treatment when needed.

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Coordinated Care

When appropriate and authorized, the practice can coordinate with therapists, primary care clinicians, treatment programs, and other professionals involved in your care.

Meet Dr. Chhatpar, DO, DABOM

Dr. Mohit Chhatpar, DO, DABOM is a board-certified physician in family medicine, osteopathic manipulative therapy, and obesity medicine, with advanced fellowship training in addiction medicine at the prestigious Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut.

As Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director of Empire Medical Wellness, Dr. Chhatpar oversees the practice’s clinical standards, care pathways, quality, and patient experience while continuing to provide direct patient care.

Dr. Chhatpar’s connection to obesity medicine is also personal. After losing 110 pounds through diet, exercise, structure, and long-term lifestyle changes, Dr. Chhatpar has maintained that weight loss and brings a direct understanding of both weight loss and long-term maintenance to patient care.

Getting started is straightforward

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Request an Appointment

Complete a brief appointment request and identify the type of care you are seeking.

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Receive Next Steps

The practice reviews your request and contacts you with appointment options, policies, and secure intake instructions.

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Attend Your Initial Evaluation

Your first 50-minute appointment focuses on understanding your concerns, health history, current treatment, and goals.

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Begin Your Care Plan

You receive clear recommendations and an appropriate follow-up schedule based on your treatment needs.

Clear, private-pay pricing

Fees are disclosed before care begins. No membership is required to schedule an initial evaluation. We offer packages with discounts.

MOST REQUESTED

Initial Evaluation

50 Minutes

$350

Comprehensive evaluation and initial treatment planning for new patients.

Standard Follow-Up

25 Minutes

$225

Focused treatment monitoring, medication management, and progress review.

Frequently asked questions

Can I come to the practice for only one service?

Yes. Children 8 and up, adolescents, and adults may seek obesity medicine, addiction medicine, or mental health evaluation and medication management as a focused service. You do not need concerns in all three areas. Treatment and medication eligibility are assessed individually.

Where are appointments available?

Telemedicine appointments are available when you are physically located in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Virginia at the time of your visit. In-person appointments are available in Manhattan, New York, and Manasquan, New Jersey, by appointment.

Does the practice accept insurance?

Empire Medical Wellness is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. Fees are disclosed before appointments are confirmed.

What happens after I submit an appointment request?

The practice reviews your request and contacts you with scheduling options, required forms, financial policies, and secure intake instructions.

Ready to Get Started?

Begin with a clear first step.

Schedule an appointment with Empire Medical Wellness and receive information about availability, scheduling, and the care option that matches your needs.

Private-pay | Telemedicine in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Virginia | In-person appointments available in New York and New Jersey