Today we’d like to introduce you to Vardanush Ketikian.
Hi Vardanush, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I am a double board-certified physician in internal medicine and obesity medicine. My journey began in internal medicine, where I developed a deep respect for treating the whole person and managing complex health conditions. Over time, I realized that many of the challenges my patients faced were closely tied to weight and metabolism. Having navigated my own weight struggles, I understood firsthand how challenging it can be—and that experience drove my passion to help patients achieve lasting, healthy change. This led me to pursue an additional board certification in obesity medicine.
Over a year and a half ago, I launched my telehealth weight loss practice to make this type of care more accessible—especially for busy women who often put themselves last. That vision inspired marmean, which means “body” in Armenian. I wanted to create more than a clinic: a platform where medicine meets lifestyle, offering science-backed guidance while making patients feel supported, inspired, and empowered.
Today, I blend medical expertise with real-life experience to guide patients through an evidence-based weight loss program. I bring both specialties together—combining the broad foundation of internal medicine with the focused expertise of obesity medicine. With marmean, my goal is to guide people with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to live in their healthiest bodies.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
The journey has definitely had its challenges, but it’s been worth it. Juggling kids, my internal medicine practice, and building my telehealth program while learning the ins and outs of entrepreneurship has been demanding—but I’ve learned so much along the way, and seeing the impact I can make makes it all worthwhile.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Marmean is a personalized weight loss and lifestyle practice, designed for busy adults who want to regain control of their health while balancing careers, family, and everyday life. I specialize in evidence-based weight loss programs that combine medical expertise with practical lifestyle guidance.
What sets my practice apart is the level of personalized care I provide. I work directly with each patient, offering one-on-one coaching, tailored meal plans, exercise guidance, lab monitoring, and direct communication via telemedicine and text. It’s not just about losing weight, it’s about building sustainable habits, maintaining energy and muscle, and helping patients feel confident and strong in their bodies.
What I’m most proud of is creating a space that feels approachable, supportive, and empowering. My goal is to give patients science-backed, real-life solutions that fit into their busy lives. At marmean, the focus is on helping adults reclaim their health, feel good in their bodies, and build habits that last without feeling restricted or overwhelmed.
What would you say have been one of the most important lessons you’ve learned?
The most important lesson I’ve learned is that real, lasting change takes patience, consistency, and support. Whether it’s my own health journey or helping patients, I’ve seen that quick fixes rarely work. It’s about building habits that fit into real life, being kind to yourself along the way, and having a system of guidance and accountability that actually works. That lesson shapes everything I do at marmean, how I work with patients, design programs, and create a space where people feel empowered to reach their goals.
Pricing:
- $500 consultation
- $1495-6 months
- $2995 -12 months
- Cost of medications are paid separately to patients pharmacy.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.marmean.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marmean.bydrk?igsh=eWwxbGdkenB0ZDVo&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKetikian?mibextid=wwXIfr
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/marmeanbydrk/
- Twitter: https://x.com/marmeanbydrk?s=21
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@marmeanbydrk?si=eW4oHizX8HBK8Zgb
- Yelp: https://yelp.to/iOm5X48HUs
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