Our team
Dr. Omar El Kateeb, DO
Medical Director, Men’s & Metabolic Health — MAXIM Optimize
“My goal is simple: pair rigorous medicine with practical plans that help you feel like yourself again.”
— Dr. Omar
Quick facts
- Board certification: American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
- Clinical focus: Weight loss (GLP-1s), men’s & women’s hormone optimization (TRT, fertility-preserving options like Clomid when appropriate), sexual health
- Languages: English, Arabic
- Care model: Physician-led | Lab-driven | Ongoing monitoring
- Seen at: MAXIM Optimize clinics & telehealth in select states
What Dr. Omar treats
GLP-1 medications help regulate appetite and blood sugar, making it easier to lose weight and keep it off. Under medical guidance, they’ve helped patients lose up to 15% of their body weight—safely and effectively.
- Weight & metabolism: Medical weight management with GLP-1 therapy (e.g., semaglutide) plus nutrition and activity coaching
- Men’s hormones: Low-T evaluation, TRT, and Clomid-based protocols when maintaining fertility is a priority
- Women’s hormones: Peri-/post-menopause symptom management and metabolic support
- Sexual health: ED, libido and performance concerns, medication- and lifestyle-based care
How care works at MAXIM Optimize
- Deep intake & labs – Symptoms, history, goals, and comprehensive bloodwork.
- Personalized plan – Medication options (e.g., GLP-1s, TRT, Clomid where appropriate), nutrition, sleep, stress, and strength work.
- Precision dosing & monitoring – Regular follow-ups, side-effect checks, dose adjustments, and outcome tracking (energy, mood, body comp, labs).
- Sustained results – Transition plans that focus on long-term metabolic and hormonal health, not quick fixes.
Safety first: Dr. Omar coordinates with trusted 503A/503B pharmacy partners, emphasizes informed consent, and monitors labs to keep care both effective and safe.
Why patients choose Dr. Omar
GLP-1 medications help regulate appetite and blood sugar, making it easier to lose weight and keep it off. Under medical guidance, they’ve helped patients lose up to 15% of their body weight—safely and effectively.
You’re treated by a board-certified MD/DO who manages dosing, labs, and outcomes—not a call center.
When maintaining fertility matters, Dr. Omar can consider Clomid-based approaches and other alternatives to exogenous testosterone.
Training, nutrition, and lifestyle levers are built into every plan so results are sustainable.
As core faculty in graduate medical education, Dr. Omar brings teaching-level clarity to your care.
Selected credentials
- Medical Director, Men’s Health — MAXIM Hair Restoration / MAXIM Optimize
- Emergency Medicine Physician — HCA Healthcare (FL)
- Core Faculty — Graduate Medical Education (Emergency Medicine & Transitional Year)
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine — Michigan State University
- Licenses: FL, TX, MI
- Certifications: ABEM, ACLS, PALS, ATLS, NRP
Patient journey & pricing
Initial physician consult (telehealth or in-clinic) [45–60 min]
Baseline labs: Ordered before or immediately after your visit
Follow-ups: Every 4–8 weeks during titration, then quarterly
Typical program: Medication + labs + coaching; transparent monthly billing
Common questions
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Is Clomid right for me?
Book ConsultationClomid may be considered for men with symptoms of low testosterone who want to preserve fertility. Dr. Omar reviews history, labs, and goals to determine fit.
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Do you offer semaglutide for weight loss?
Book ConsultationClomid may be considered for men with symptoms of low testosterone who want to preserve fertility. Dr. Omar reviews history, labs, and goals to determine fit.
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Do I have to be local?
Book ConsultationClomid may be considered for men with symptoms of low testosterone who want to preserve fertility. Dr. Omar reviews history, labs, and goals to determine fit.