Rick Tague, M.D.
… Chemical Engineering, Public Health, Prevention, Family Practice, Nutrition, Bariatric Medicine… a physician with a unique background, unique training, unique passions and a unique medical practice…
Although not intentional, some of my best training for health and weight management was at Kansas State University while studying Chemical Engineering. In particular, I became very interested in the study of energy (calorie) management in different mechanical systems. Little did I know that this in depth study would one day apply to my patients and calorie control of the human body!
At Tulane University Medical School and School of Public Health, my interests focused on nutrition, preventive medicine and health promotion. I was very fortunate to attend one of only two medical schools in the country that offered training in public health and nutrition in addition to medical school. Unfortunately, standard medical school’s nutrition education is entirely inadequate!
Once I started my private medical practice in 1993, I was determined to establish a practice that focused on achieving optimal weight and metabolic health in my patients. It was obvious to me that this approach, using nutrition, was the only valid approach to truly optimizing health for my patients. Although unconventional, and not easy, establishing those priorities early in my career have allowed me to provide nutrition and medical weight loss services that have proven life-changing and transformational for thousands* of patients. Utilizing proven nutritional approaches continues to be foundational in my care of patients. I am convinced there is no other effective method to control the epidemic of illness and quality of life challenges that face the 2/3 of our population that is overweight.
Although we quickly outgrew our first buildings, the Center for Nutrition and Preventive Medicine now occupies two modern, efficient offices (Topeka and Leawood) with over 15,000 square feet of medical space for serving our patients. It has been a privilege for me to assist thousands* of patients in their pursuit of optimal health through weight loss and nutrition. Specifics of my practice continue to evolve as we discover newer, more effective strategies.”
- Rick Tague, M.D., M.P.H., & T.M.
*Data on File, Center For Nutrition, available upon request.