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Aim/Background: Obesity is a public health problem that can affect an individual's quality of life, causing an increase in mortality and morbidity. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the characteristics of the obese patients who were admitted to Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic of Marmara University Hospital in order to improve their management. Methods: This is a descriptive study assessing 297 patients applied to Marmara University Family Medicine Obesity Clinic between 01/01/2014 and 01/01/2015. Participants were evaluated retrospectively by interview and clinical observation form and a 3-day dietary log. Results: The study included a total of 297 participants with mean age 33.7 ± 14.8 years. Of the participants, 81.2% were ≥19 years of age and 18.8% of them were <19 age group; 86.7% of those ≥19 years of age (n = 209) were women; 65.6% had chronic diseases and education level of 58% was secondary school and under. Females' education level was lower than males and they had more chronic diseases than men; and more diet experiences (p<0.002, p<0.027, p<0.001). Those who had diet experience before are willing to lose more weight (p<0.021). Mean body mass index (BMI) was higher in patients with chronic diseases, who were married and ho had low level of education (p<0.001, p<0.007, p<0.004). Conclusion: Individuals admitted to the obesity outpatient clinic were mostly women who had a lower education, who had more chronic illnesses and more attempts to lose weight previously. Obesity management should be planned according to these characteristics. In addition, all patients who admit to Family Medicine Outpatient Clinics for any reason and detected to have a high BMI should be referred to Obesity Clinic and supported for losing weight.