Dr. Joshua Silva, MD, physician-led GLP-1 and weight loss specialist at Potere Health MD in Utah

Dr. Joshua Silva, MD | Medical Director at Potere Health MD

Physician-Led Weight Management in Utah

I completed residency training in Occupational Medicine, a specialty focused on workplace health, injury management, and systems-based medical care.

Over more than a decade in clinical practice, I observed a consistent pattern: metabolic health influences nearly every aspect of physical function and recovery.

Obesity and metabolic disease were frequently associated with increased injury risk, prolonged recovery times, and higher rates of absenteeism.

While Occupational Medicine appropriately emphasizes injury care, it rarely allows for direct management of the underlying metabolic drivers. That realization led me to focus more intentionally on physician-directed medical weight management.

The emergence of GLP-1–based therapies (including semaglutide and tirzepatide) represents a significant advancement.

However, these medications require structured titration, close monitoring, and proactive side-effect management. Many traditional clinical environments are not designed for that level of dedicated oversight.

Potere Health MD was built around a physician-directed, evidence-based model of care — emphasizing individualized dosing, structured follow-up, long-term weight maintenance, and chronic disease risk reduction.

Weight management is not cosmetic. It is preventive medicine.

Medical Credentials

Joshua Silva, MD

Professional Medical Licensing: Utah, Hawaii
Medical Director: Potere Health MD
Residency Training: Occupational and Environmental Medicine, University of Utah
Medical School: John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii
Masters Degree: Master of Occupational Health (MOH), University of Utah
Masters Degree: MBA in Healthcare Administration,Ohio University

Clinical Focus & Expertise

Dr. Silva’s clinical practice includes:

• Physician-directed obesity medicine and medical weight management
• GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP agonist therapy, including semaglutide and tirzepatide
• Individualized dose titration and structured side-effect management
• Long-term weight maintenance and chronic disease risk reduction
• Care pathways for patients with insurance denials or limited medication coverage
• Physician-supervised use of FDA-approved medications and, when clinically appropriate, compounded formulations

All treatment plans are evidence-based and developed with an emphasis on patient safety, realistic expectations, and long-term metabolic health.

Clinics & Patient Care

Potere Health MD provides physician-directed obesity medicine and GLP-1 weight management services at:

• St. George, Utah
• Salt Lake City (Holladay), Utah
• Cedar City, Utah

In-person and telehealth visits are available, with physician oversight across all locations.

📞 435-229-2622
✉️ info@poterehealthmd.com

Medical content on this website is authored or reviewed by a licensed physician. Individual results vary. All treatment decisions are made collaboratively between patient and physician following appropriate medical evaluation.