FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A weight loss consultation is a separate fee that includes a patient-centered, functional approach to address your underlying causes of obesity. The consultation typically involves an in-depth medical history, order for comprehensive labs, personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, and a root cause analysis.

No, we do not accept or bill insurance. Unfortunately, insurance companies typically do not cover the services we provide. We all accept major credit cards, FSA/HSA, and Afterpay.

• Nausea and vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Heartburn
• Fatigue  

The average weight loss with GLP-1 is about 15% of total body weight within a period of 68 weeks. However, it can vary from patient to patient and if used with or without lifestyle changes.

Before starting a weight loss program, you should tell your healthcare provider about your medical history, your current weight, any medications you use, and if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

We understand that obesity is prevailing worldwide and is a risk factor for the development of many other chronic diseases. Moreover, insurance plans don't cover weight loss treatments, and people are worried as they don't get proper guidance and treatment coverage.

That's why we are here to provide high-quality, safe, and affordable personalized weight loss treatment from medical professionals. We will be there to answer all your questions regarding medication use and first identify which treatment option is the best for you.

• Conventional medicine focuses on treating symptoms with medication or surgery. It typically takes a "one-size-fits-all" approach, and it may not address the underlying causes of illness.
• Functional medicine focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of illness. It takes a more holistic approach, and it may include dietary changes, supplements, lifestyle modifications, and/or medication.

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