Internal Medicine
Residency training at Atlantic Health System and Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey.
About Us
Physician
Miguel Antonatos, MD
Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician helping patients lose weight safely through physician-guided metabolic care.
I am a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with more than 15 years of experience caring for patients in both hospital and telemedicine settings.
For over a decade in hospital medicine, I treated patients with complications of obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver disease, heart disease, and other chronic metabolic conditions. Those experiences reinforced an important lesson: many of these conditions develop gradually over years, and earlier intervention can make a meaningful difference.
That lesson eventually became personal.
Several years ago, my own BMI reached 30.1, placing me in the obesity category. I was also developing early hypertension and had a strong family history of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Instead of accepting that trajectory, I dedicated myself to better understanding metabolism, nutrition, hormones, sleep, and the biological factors that influence weight and long-term health.
Through clinical experience, continuing education, reviewing the medical literature, and making changes in my own lifestyle, I came to appreciate that obesity is rarely a matter of willpower alone. It is a complex chronic medical condition that deserves individualized, evidence-based care.
That philosophy now guides my practice.
I founded Text2MD to provide physician-guided medical weight loss that goes beyond simply writing prescriptions. Every patient receives a personalized treatment plan based on their medical history, health goals, lifestyle, and clinical response. When appropriate, treatment may include evidence-based nutrition, lifestyle strategies, and GLP-1 medications, combined with ongoing follow-up and careful monitoring.
After years practicing telemedicine through national platforms such as Teladoc, Amwell, and Hims & Hers, I heard the same request from patients repeatedly:
“I wish I could see the same doctor again.”
That simple request became the foundation for Text2MD.
Unlike many large telemedicine platforms, I continue to care for the same patients throughout their journey. Continuity allows me to understand each patient’s history, adjust treatment thoughtfully, and provide long-term support—not just prescribe medication.
My goal is simple: to help patients lose weight safely, improve their metabolic health, and reduce their long-term risk of chronic disease through personalized, evidence-based medical care.
PHYSICIAN BACKGROUND
Education, Credentials & Experience
More than 15 years of clinical experience across hospital medicine, telemedicine, medical weight management, and metabolic health.
ABIM Certified
Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, with a clinical foundation in adult medicine and chronic disease care.
15+ Years
Experience in hospital medicine and telemedicine, including physician-guided weight management and metabolic care.
CAREER TIMELINE
From hospital medicine to physician-led metabolic care
2004
Doctor of Medicine
Earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico.
2008–2011
Internal Medicine Residency
Completed Internal Medicine residency training at Atlantic Health System and Morristown Memorial Hospital in New Jersey.
2011–Present
Board-Certified Internal Medicine
Practiced adult medicine with extensive experience managing obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic medical conditions.
2017
Telemedicine Practice
Began providing virtual medical care through national telemedicine platforms, expanding access to physician-led care.
2019
Founded Text2MD
Created Text2MD to offer patients direct access, personalized treatment, and continuity with the same physician.
Today
Medical Weight Loss & Metabolic Care
Focused on personalized weight management, GLP-1 treatment, metabolic health, and long-term disease prevention.
States Served
Licensed to provide telemedicine care to eligible patients across multiple U.S. states.
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Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, and Virginia.
Academic Research
Research experience involving cardiovascular emergencies, pulmonary disease, severe sepsis, and hospital-based clinical care.
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- Transudative chylothorax in severe pulmonary hypertension and right-sided heart failure
- Impact of prehospital ECG on door-to-balloon time in STEMI
- Identification of patients with severe sepsis and septic shock
MY PERSONAL JOURNEY
From Physician to Patient
Several years ago, my own BMI reached the obesity range, and I began developing early hypertension. That experience changed how I think about weight, metabolism, and long-term medical care.
In this video, I explain:
- What happened when diet and exercise alone were not enough
- How nutrition, exercise, metabolic data, and medication became part of a more comprehensive strategy
- How my personal experience shaped the care I now provide at Text2MD
My experience does not mean every patient needs the same treatment.
It reinforced why medical weight-loss care should be personalized,
supervised, and adjusted over time.
My complete weight-loss journey using nutrition, exercise, metabolic data, and tirzepatide.
Why I Built Text2MD
“After years practicing on national telemedicine platforms, I founded Text2MD to give patients something they kept asking for: direct access to the same physician who knows their history and follows their progress over time”
Miguel Antonatos, MD
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