What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“I usually get bad anxiety when I get my blood drawn due to bad experiences I’m the past. Julie was so patient and gentle when drawing my blood. She’s amazing and deserves a raise! ”
KRMore than 1 year ago
About Dr. Nikita Shah
Dr. Nikita Bhakta Shah is a board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician, as well as a certified weight loss coach. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her family medicine residency at AdventHealth East Orlando. Dr. Shah combines her medical expertise and coaching skills to help patients lose weight, improve their health, and transform into their best selves. She is experienced in diagnosing the root causes of weight gain and leverages obesity science to help patients achieve lasting wellness and weight loss.
Dr. Shah founded Weight Sense Lake Nona, an obesity medicine practice in Orlando, Florida, dedicated to delivering science-based medicine and personalized obesity treatment. If you've struggled to find the right wellness and weight loss solution, working with a physician expert can be life-changing. With access to evidence-based behavioral and medical tools, sustainable weight loss is possible.
Your first visit with Dr. Shah includes a comprehensive 360-degree Wellness Check to identify underlying medical issues that may affect your weight and well-being. You will be weighed using the InBody570 scale for a complete body composition analysis, and your lab work will be reviewed in advance. Together, you will discuss appropriate anti-obesity medications and determine the necessary steps for sustainable lifestyle changes in nutrition, physical activity, and mindset.
Investing in your health and well-being will be transformative and empowering, helping you finally make sense of your weight. Please note that visits at Weight Sense Lake Nona are not in-network with health insurance plans, though you may request reimbursement from your insurer if you wish.
Popular visit reasons
Diabetes Consultation
Medical Weight Management
Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation
Obesity Nutrition Consultation
Weight Loss Consultation
Weight Loss Follow Up
Weight Management
Diabetes Consultation
Medical Weight Management
Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation
Obesity Nutrition Consultation
Office location
Dr. Nikita Shah, DO also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Obesity Medicine
- American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
Education and training
- Medical School - Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Florida Hospital East Orlando, Residency in Family Medicine
- University of Florida (Bachelor's)
- AdventHealth East Orlando, Residency in Family Medicine
Professional memberships
- Physicians Society of Central Florida
- American Osteopathic Association
- Obesity Medicine Association
Awards and publications
- Diplomate to American Board of Obesity Medicine
- The Life Coach School (Certified Life Coach)
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1548601412
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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I usually get bad anxiety when I get my blood drawn due to bad experiences I’m the past. Julie was so patient and gentle when drawing my blood. She’s amazing and deserves a raise!
More than 1 year agoKR
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Is Dr. Nikita Shah accepting new patients?
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What practice does Dr. Nikita Shah work with?
Dr. Nikita Shah works with Weight Sense.
Where is Dr. Nikita Shah's office located?
Dr. Nikita Shah has 2 office locations, including in Orlando and Merritt Island, view full addresses on Dr. Shah's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nikita Shah have?
Dr. Nikita Shah is certified by American Board of Obesity Medicine and American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.
What languages does Dr. Nikita Shah speak?
Dr. Nikita Shah speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Nikita Shah in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Dr. Nikita Shah. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.