About Medical Diet Consultants

Medical Diet Consultants has been providing medically supervised weight loss programs since 1984. Our approach focuses on safe, effective, and personalized care tailored to each patient’s needs.

About Our Medical Team

Established 1984 • Physician Supervised Weight Loss

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Barbara E. Shortle

MD, Phd

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Dr. Barbara Shortle is a highly experienced physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, reproductive endocrinology, and endocrinology with a focus on diabetes and metabolism.

With 51 years of medical experience, she provides comprehensive care for women’s reproductive health, fertility concerns, and hormonal disorders. Herr expertise encompasses pregnancy care, childbirth, gynecological conditions, fertility treatments, and metabolic conditions including diabetes management.

Dr. Shortle completed her medical education at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and finished her residency training at New York Presbyterian Hospital. She is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital and practices at locations in New York, NY. Dr. Shortle provides care in English and brings decades of clinical experience to her patients seeking specialized reproductive and endocrine care.

Karl-Heinz Moehlen

Karl-Heinz Moehlen

MD

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Karl-Heinz Moehlen, MO was born in Dusseldorf, Germany and grew up in the Rheinland district. After graduating from the University of Munster School of Medicine, he worked for one year in general surgery in a mission hospital in South Africa, and then spent .

Dr. Karl-Heinz Moehlen specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, nutrition, and urology, bringing 53 years of medical experience to his practice. He focuses on comprehensive women’s health care, nutritional wellness, and urological conditions, providing patients with expert care across these interconnected areas of medicine. Dr. Moehlen practices at locations in New York City and Suffern, offering his extensive expertise to patients throughout the region.

Dr. Moehlen completed his medical education at the University of Munster School of Medicine in Germany and completed residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at both the University of Munster and St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Medical Center. He is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital in New York and practices at multiple locations including New York, NY and Suffern, NY.

Dr. Moehlen is fluent in both English and German, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations with personalized care in their preferred language.

Barry Adler

Barry Adler

RPH

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Barry Adler, RPH is a clinical pharmacist and nutritional pharmacologist. He attended Stuyvesant High School in NYC and is a graduate of Columbia University. In association with Ruth Snyder, MD, radiologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering, he established the Breast.

In 1984, Mr. Adler founded Medical Diet Consultants, a comprehensive physician- supervised weight loss program integrating medical care, nutritional guidance, and lifestyle counseling. Throughout his career, he has personally counseled thousands of patients in the areas of weight management, appetite control, and long-term wellness.

Since 1984, Medical Diet Consultants have helped numerous overweight individuals reach their goals. Our safe medically supervised weight loss program in NYC involves exercise, nutrition, the use of prescription medications, and meal replacement protein supplements.

Mr. Adler has been featured in interviews by The New York Times and has appeared on The Geraldo Rivera Show discussing topics related to weight loss and nutritional medicine.

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Philosophy

We believe successful weight loss requires a comprehensive approach that includes medical treatment, nutritional guidance, and lifestyle support.

Experience

With over 40 years of patient success, our program is built on proven methods and continuous medical advancement.

Our priority is delivering safe, effective, and sustainable weight loss results.