Bill Curtis, a weight-loss patient, comes to the Lindora clinic in a Rite Aid to have his progress monitored. (Mark Boster / LAT)
Lindora Inc. has expanded from weight-loss programs to convenient-care clinics. Primary-care providers arent well equipped to quickly or conveniently handle minor illness and lifestyle problems such as obesity, the companys chief executive says. (Mark Boster / LAT)
Bill Curtis gets his blood pressure checked. Lindora refers people in need of specialized treatment to a hospital. (Mark Boster / LAT)