Dr. Mayer and Graciela make you feel welcomed the moment you step into Valencia Medical Weight Control center. I found them through Yelp and I can honestly say first hand every review I had read was right on. I started the program roughly 3 months ago and I've lost 55lbs so far and I feel great, If you are reading this you or a loved one is over weight and looking for a solution. Don't wait another day. I kept the centers phone number on my desk for over a week before I picked up the phone. I wasn't sure what to expect, I kept wondering if they where another place trying to push their meals and shakes on you. Here's what you can expect.: *Gracieria will answer the phone and answer your questions. She'll schedule your first appointment and explain your first visit will take around 1 1/2 hours. (no rushing you in and out here). *When you arrive for your first appointment you will fill out your medical background. *Get weighed, *blood pressure taken *A fat analysis *A few other simple tests, like reflex etc. *Dr. Mayer will explain the nutritionall part of the program. He takes his time to answer any question you have. ^You will get your meds. (1 month worth) *Make your next appointment (once every two week) *Head out the door motivated knowing this is a program you can do. After the initial appointment, the rest of the visits are much quicker. You'll get weighed, & and few tests, blood pressure etc. Meet with Dr. Mayer and discuss any concerns. He'll give you a few more tips and your on your way. I hope if you made it to the end of my post, I've helped to encourage you to take the first step to a new you. Nobody here will judge you they only encourage you. Don't put off calling for another day. read more

I am so glad I found the Valencia Medical Weight Control! Dr. Mayer & Ms. Graciela are such wonderful people! They don't ever push any product, the introduction class is very VERY helpful. I thought I knew a lot about after doing so much research (every time I decided to lose weight lol), boy was I WRONG! Graciela is always there for you when you call and have very random questions. I have been going for about 3 months now. I went in weighing at 248 lbs and as of today I have lost 29 lbs! I feel great, I know what foods to eat, and when to stop. I also must say I somehow manage to get myself to workout.My body fat percentage has also gone down so much! I forgot the exact amount, but they have it written down. I honestly look forward to going every two weeks! Every time the scale goes down we have a mini cheer party! hahah I 100% recommend! read more

I have been a patient if Dr. Mayer's on and off for years. If I feel like I'm out of control with my weight I go right back into the program to get refocused. Dr. Mayer and Gracialla are wonderful, caring people who actually want to help you reach your goals. Go see Dr. Mayer if you really want to make changes and are willing to do the work. read more

I had read so many good reviews about Valencia Medical Weight Control that I felt confident that this was the place I wanted to go check out. Upon our first meeting( my husband joined me) with Dr Mayer and Graciela, we were treated with such dignity and kindness, that we both immediately knew this was the place that will help us reach our weight loss goals. I can say for both of us we have not be disappointed at all and the program absolutely works. Dr. Mayer spends time with us on each visit to see where we're at, answer questions and gives really good, sound advice. He has set us on a path of healthy eating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle that we are committed to and has nothing to do with a diet. We are forever grateful to Dr Mayer and Graciela for giving us the tools and helping us to create a mindset that will sustain a long and healthy life. read more

With Dr. Mayer's guidance I finally have learned to overcome my struggles with weight loss and learned how to manage the type of foods and calories to maintain my ideal weight. My visits to his office were always prompt and his Asst. Graciela is very kind and helpful. I would highly recommend his services to anyone who needs help in a weight loss journey and in helping you achieve your overall health goals. Thank you Dr. Mayer! read more

Nonjudgmental sound advice. Dr. Mayer personally talks with you and coaches you every step of the way. You can tell he is passionate about helping people lose weight. Every person I have referred to him has lost weight. Each person is handled on an individual level, helping you choose foods that you enjoy. My wife spent 2 years furiously trying to lose the baby weight with marginal success. 4 months with Dr. Mayer and she is back to her wedding day weight (and has kept it off) read more

Dr Mayer is a miracle worker. My weight was depressing me on a daily basis. If you don't feel your best and need someone to give you real advice and results then Dr Mayer and Graciela are here to help. I truly see this life style change as permanent. After you see Dr Mayer you'll be asking yourself "Why did I wait so long to feel this great?!?!" read more

Valencia Medical Weight Control has helped me in so many ways. I've lost over 20 pounds in 10 weeks. Dr. Mayer worked with me, spending hours to teach me to eat right and about nutrition. They are always there if I need encouragement. For the first time in at least 8 years my blood pressure, cholesterol & blood chemistry are all NORMAL! I feel better, look better and feel better about myself. I looked at several places near by and not only is Valencia Medical Weight Control much better than the rest they are also a lot less expensive. Very reasonable. I will save more money on the prescriptions I don't need to take any longer as a result of the weight loss than the program cost me. I'm very grateful to them. I highly recommend them. read more

Dr. Mayer and Graciela are two amazing people!! They make you feel so welcome when you walk through the doors. They are encouraging and never make you feel bad about yourself. This program has helped me with not only controlling my weight, but also living a happier and healthier lifestyle. I truly could not have done it without the help of Dr. Mayer and Graciela. Thank you Valencia medical weight control!! read more

Dr. Mayer and Graciela are fantastic. This program is excellent. I have learned to eat the right kinds of foods, in the correct quantities, without sacrificing taste. I have been able to lose weight consistently while still enjoying meals, including eating in restaurants and going away on vacation. This program is a lifestyle that you can follow going forward. It is not just a 'diet.' I tried a number of diets, which most of the time didn't work, and when they did, the weight came right back on. Dr. Mayer's program works, and I would highly recommend this clinic. Dr. Mayer and Graciela are there for you and support you every step of the way. read more

So I finally got an appointment in July 2015. I'm so Happy with how things are progressing. I lost a total of 40 pounds and still counting. I have received a lot of compliments with my accomplishments so far. I thank the Doc and Graciela. They are both sweet. I recommend them for anyone struggling with weight management. They teach you how to eat the right healthy way so you don't gain it back and you learn to keep it off. read more

Dr.Meyer is the best. Learned how to eat healthy, showed me that losing weight doesn't mean NOT Eating. It's all about healthier choices.

Over the last couple of years I starting gaining weight and being someone who never had this struggle, my regular diet and exercise routines were not working. So I sought help from Dr. Mayer and Graciela. They have been instrumental in getting me back on track. I am extremely pleased with the results and feel I could not achieve my goals without their knowledge and support. read more

This is a wonderful group: informative, supportive, and very motivational! I couldn't ask for a better experience on this journey.

Excellent clinic, staff, and results. The process couldn't have been easier and it was great to get results without having to completely change an already crazy life schedule. I lost 32lbs and my wife lost 37lbs in ~10 weeks. We've both been out of the program for a little over a month now, I've lost another 3lbs without the program and my wife is maintaining her goal weight. I would definitely recommend Dr Mayer and Graciela to anyone who wants a little assistance back to a healthy lifestyle or who has a near term wedding to look good dolled up for like we did. read more

Love Dr Mayer and this program! I've struggled with my weight and been a yo yo sister for years. Dr Mayer taught me so much about nutrition that I think of food in a whole new way! I've lost 30 lbs in 4 months and I feel like this time I will keep it off! Love Valencia Medical Weight control!! read more

I began going to Dr. Mayer almost two years ago after quitting Jenny Craig (too expensive and the food was making me sick), trying Atkins (my body didn't respond to it any longer since I did it for 1 year or so in college) and was desperate to lose weight. I knew if I didn't do it now, I'd never do it and would remain overweight for the rest of my life. Watching my dad go through health complications because of his weight made me feel all the more urgent to lose my extra weight and keep it off! I've now lost 110 lbs. and am continuing to lose weight. Through a combination of medication, vitamins, and healthy, balanced meals that still taste good, I've learned to eat the way I've always been told I should but could never get myself to actually do. Dr. Mayer has taken the time to talk with me about every aspect of my life that has hindered my ability to lose weight until now - including lifestyle, eating habits, work and personal stresses, physiological reasons, etc. I go see him every other week to weigh in and discuss my progress and what works or what has hindered me. He is never judgmental or critical and continues to remind me of my steady progress and that I have kept the weight off. He encourages me when I get discouraged or frustrated as well as asks me to be honest with him about my struggle. It is his gentleness and encouragement that enables my honesty and makes it easy to go see him even if I've gained a little. I never thought I'd be a size 12. When I started this, I was a size 20 and my life's ambition was to get to a 16. I remember being a size 18 in 6th grade and even got up to a size 26 in high school. Today I am thinner than I ever dreamed, more confident than I've been in my life, and feel better and healthier than I have, too. I used to go from meal to meal stuffing myself full, but once I started seeing Dr. Mayer, he helped me control my appetite to the point that I could listen to myself when I felt satisfied and stopped. Before going to see him, I had done Atkins, Weight Watchers, and Jenny Craig but he was much less expensive than Jenny Craig for me so I made the switch and I am so glad I did! If you are struggling with your weight and desperate for a solution, go see Dr. Mayer. He will help. read more

If you are looking to lose weight, and want to do it the healthy way, with no gimmicks and no product pushing, this is the place! I first came to see Dr. Mayer in 2011, a couple of years after I had my second child, when I was feeling hopeless and like I would never lose the baby weight. I thought I knew what I was doing, but I obviously didn't, as evidenced by the extra 50 lbs I was still carrying around. Dr. Mayer guided me through every step and I lost 20+ lbs. Life got REALLY busy all of a sudden and I stopped coming in for follow-ups. In that time, I received a Groupon to try Lindora. BIG mistake. Oh yeah, I lost weight there alright - IN MY POCKETBOOK. Not to mention the weigh-ins are stressful and super impersonal, constantly a big sales pitch. I dreaded going in there. And as soon as I stopped eating their food and eating carbs again, I gained the little weight I lost, back. Come full circle finally to a few months ago when I decided that I was ready (and had the time finally!) to start back up with Dr. Mayer. It was a godsend. I'm so happy that I got back on track. The program is simple once you get the hang of it, and the best part is that it is something REAL people can stick to now, AND in the long term. Coming in for a weigh-in is nothing short of pleasant. I KNOW... weight loss and pleasant don't usually go together! Dr. Mayer and his nurse, Gracielle (hope I didn't slaughter her name) greet you warmly, and seem genuinely interested in how you are feeling, if you have any questions and concerns, and if you are still confident that you are working the program, so it can work for you. When the scale goes down, they celebrate with you! If it happens to go up, they evaluate why, and help you to understand what you can do to get it going in the direction you want it to again. I feel like I have my own personal weight loss team and cheerleaders, all in one! When you have support, you can accomplish your goals, no matter how big. It makes all the difference in the world. But please know, this isn't a "get skinny quick" program. You have to stick to it and put in the work. IT WORKS though. And it's AFFORDABLE. I can't say enough about what you are missing if you are spending your money at those pushy, sales-driven, gimmicky weight loss centers, instead of coming in to see Dr. Mayer. read more

I've been going to Dr. Mayer since mid September and I have to say that he's a miracle worker!! As of my weigh in yesterday, I'm down 65 pounds, which I would have thought would be impossible at my age. I love the encouragement, from both Dr. Mayer and his wonderful assistant, Graciela. I also have learned to eat the proper way. He told me, at the very beginning, that I would feel "empowered" by the results. I have to say, he's right. Trust me, this is the place to go if you want to be successful in your weight loss journey. Thank you so much Dr. Mayer and Graciela!! read more

I am so happy I found Dr. Mayer and Grazciella. I truly tried almost every diet , over the counter quick fix and diet programs since I was a teenager. Yes weight watchers worked the first time I ever did it almost 25 years ago but minimum of ten times starting it over again and again I didn't have the same results Long story short Valencia Medical Weight Control ha given me back my sanity my confidence my long awaiting dream of losing weight about 30 Lbs so far and feeling good when I try on clothes and not feeling fat!!! Dr. M. Is so genuine kind and caring and helpful Ditto for his assistant Graciella It is affordable no shots like other places try to sell you and no problem with making appts. I would truly recommend them with no hesitation at all plus no contracts If you feel you need to lose weight this is the place Good Luck and Thank you Dr. and Graciella See you Fridayxxxoo read more

After years of not being able/ready to lose weight I finally found the right place. Dr Mayer is very knowledgeable and caring. He instructed me with the right tools and I was able to lose 60lbs and still going! I definitely would recommend Dr Mayer. His nurse is very nice and also very encouraging. read more

Dr. Mayer is a great help to those who have tried and failed to lose weight in the past. I have tried and failed pretty much every major weight loss program and was feeling desperate when I found Dr. Mayer. With his help, I am learning to eat properly and watching the pounds drop. Dr. Mayer will help you learn how achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. He will not put you on a crazy crash diet where you see results quickly only to gain back the pounds just as quickly plus some. I have lost 16 pounds so far with Dr. Mayer's help and have about 30 more go. I am feeling a lot more confident that I will get and keep this weight off with Dr. Mayer's help. I also have to say that I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the cost of Dr. Mayer's program is. After looking into programs that cost $500-$1,000 a month, Dr. Mayer's program is reasonably priced and affordable. read more

I first called and left messages on the machine to please call me back to schedule an appointment as I could only make Saturdays due to my work schedule. I NEVER RECEIVED A SINGLE CALL BACK. Then I called multiple times and finally spoke directly to the doctor and he seemed very nice. He told me I had an appointment for the following week and that someone from the office would call to confirm my appointment and no one called. When I called a day before (today) to confirm my appointment, the lady on the phone informed me that I didn't have one because my appointment would take to long and that I would need to rebook for a later date. I have now spent approximately 1 month trying to get in to see this doctor. If this is how they treat people trying to start with them, I shudder to think about how they treat the people that have already paid them. read more