About Us

Meet Our Team

Dr. Minera

Founder & Medical Director

For Dr. Minera, the calling to medicine began early. At just 9 years old, after a trusted family friend and surgeon relieved his suffering by removing his appendix, he was inspired by the power of medicine to transform lives. From that moment, he knew he wanted to dedicate his life to helping others find relief and healing.

After years of practicing primary care, Dr. Minera became deeply passionate about addressing health through a more holistic lens — nutrition, movement, and emotional well-being. His search for better solutions led him to the Obesity Medicine Association and eventually to board certification through the American Board of Obesity Medicine. It was there that he found his true calling: helping patients reclaim their health and confidence through medical weight loss.

Throughout his career, Dr. Minera has seen countless patient transformations, but one story stands out — a teenage girl who had lost all hope after years of bullying and failed attempts at weight loss. By uncovering a major metabolic factor in her struggle, Dr. Minera helped her not only lose weight but also rediscover joy, confidence, and purpose. Witnessing that spark return is what fuels his passion to this day.

As a board-certified obesity medicine specialist, Dr. Minera remains at the forefront of his field. He attends multiple conferences each year, reviews the latest research through leading organizations like The Obesity Society, and collaborates with a network of fellow obesity specialists. Within CMWLS, he fosters a culture of continuous learning and patient-centered care, ensuring every individual receives evidence-based, compassionate, and personalized treatment.

For Dr. Minera, the most rewarding part of CMWLS is the team itself. Surrounded by professionals who share his passion for science and service, he believes the patient experience is “second to none.” Together, they not only provide medical expertise but also hope, support, and a clear path forward — because at CMWLS, weight loss is about more than numbers on a scale. It’s about transforming lives.

Meet Our Team

Carmen Escaba, FNP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Carmen’s path to obesity medicine wasn’t planned — she describes it as “stumbling into” the field. While searching for work closer to home, she met Dr. Minera for an interview and was immediately inspired by his passion for wellness and obesity medicine. That meeting sparked a turning point in her career. Carmen quickly realized how little formal education she’d received about obesity in traditional training — and how important it was to view obesity as a disease, not a choice.

Shifting her perspective to treat it as a true medical condition changed everything.

Before joining CMWLS, Carmen worked in hospice care for many years, walking alongside patients and families through moments of deep suffering, grief, and even joy. That experience shaped her approach to patient care: to see every person as an individual, and to always lead with kindness, empathy, and respect.

At CMWLS, Carmen is most passionate about helping patients see themselves as more than a number on the scale. For her, success isn’t just measured in pounds lost but in quality of life gained — being able to walk without pain, play with children or grandchildren, or come off medications for diabetes and blood pressure. Every victory, big or small, is worth celebrating because it represents real improvements in health and freedom.

To stay at the forefront of medical weight loss, Carmen attends yearly Obesity Medicine Association conferences and collaborates closely with Dr. Minera to review research and share the latest evidence-based strategies. This ensures every patient receives treatment that is current, personalized, and effective.

What Carmen loves most about being part of CMWLS is the team itself. With a culture of support, humor, and dedication, she believes the office is truly a judgment-free zone where patients feel both cared for and empowered. For Carmen, it’s not just about weight loss — it’s about helping people reclaim their health, confidence, and joy in life.