Weight loss Medication Prescritpion
Effective Medical Weight Loss Program Covered by InsuranceWe Now Offer Medical Weight Loss With insurance
How does medical weight loss work?
Many patients can lose weight…only to see it return. At Digestive Care Specialists’ weight loss clinic, we use medications to treat the biological/hormonal drivers of weight gain to help you lose weight and keep it off. You will undergo a medical evaluation by our weight loss specialists, and then get a prescription for the medication appropriate for you. You will continue to be under medical supervision, while our registered dietitians work directly with you to achieve sustained weight loss by creating a plan tailored to your individual needs and medical history.
Does each person have a different medical weight loss plan?
Losing weight takes more than willpower; there are often many underlying medical, genetic, hormonal, behavioral, and other factors involved. Our providers are certified in obesity medicine. They will work with you to decide which medication is best for your case. Our dietitians take a holistic approach to your overall wellness and create individualized, scientific-based comprehensive plans. Each plan incorporates nutritional, behavioral, and exercise recommendations that are the most effective for your unique physique.
What is the process of each medical weight loss consultation?
You will have an initial medical consultation (in person or virtual) with one of our providers certified in obesity medicine. You will receive a prescription for the medication deemed medically appropriate in your specific case (such as Semaglutide, and other medications). You will have regular medical follow-up visits to monitor your progress and adjust your medication. You will have one-on-one visits with your dietitian and you will have their undivided attention so you can share and discuss your medical history, lifestyle, goals, concerns, and discuss your progress. During these meetings, you will receive mindful eating counseling, individualized meal plans, coaching, and nutrition guidance.
Maintain a healthy weight over the long term.
Maintaining a healthy weight over the long term not only helps you feel better, but also reduces your risk of developing many health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and heart disease.
We accept most major insurance plans. However, if your insurance plan does not cover weight loss, we do offer self-pay medical weight loss packages: Discover our self-pay weight loss packages
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We got you covered with convenient locations for weight loss injections in Maryland
Germantown Weight Loss Clinic
Serving Montgomery County, Maryland
19851 Observation Dr #245
Germantown, MD 20876
Our Germantown location is convenient for patients from Montgomery County as well as patients coming from Washington DC, and Virginia.
Frederick Weight Loss Clinic
Serving Frederick County, Maryland
165 Thomas Johnson Dr suite B
Frederick, MD 21702
Our Frederick location is convenient for our patients from Frederick County and Washington County Maryland, as well as our patients coming from Southern Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer weight loss injections?
Yes. Our team of certified obesity specialists will perform an initial medical evaluation to assess your medical condition and determine what medications may be appropriate for you. We do offer weight loss medication injections with GLP-1 medications including (Semaglutide, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Saxenda).
Do you prescribe weight loss pills?
Yes. Depending on your medical evaluation, your medical conditions, and whether you have any contraindications for certain weight loss medications, we may prescribe you weight loss pills such as Phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave, and other medications. Our goal is to customize a treatment plan that works for you.
Do you offer medical weight loss with insurance?
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans. We will work with you and your insurance to make sure your weight loss journey is covered as weight loss provides major health benefits.
Do you offer medical weight loss without insurance?
If you do not have insurance coverage, or if your insurance plan does not cover weight loss, we do offer self-pay weight loss packages.
Do you have a medical weight loss clinic near me?
Our medical weight loss clinic is located in Germantown, Montgomery County, Maryland. We have patients who come to us from Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia.
Do you offer medical weight loss programs online?
We do offer online medical weight loss programs. We can meet with you via video visits and we can send any necessary prescriptions to your pharmacy. If you are from out of state, please check with us to determine if we participate with your insurance.
Do you prescribe Semaglutide injections for weight loss?
Yes. We do prescribe various weight loss medications including GLP-1 injections such as Semaglutide for weight loss.
Do I have to come into the weight loss clinic weekly for my Semaglutide injections?
No. We prescribe weight loss injections, including Semaglutide injections, to your pharmacy, and you administer the injections yourself at home once a week.
Are Semaglutide injections covered by insurance?
We will do our best to get your insurance to cover the weight loss medications we prescribe, including Semaglutide injections (Wegovy or Ozempic). If your insurance does not cover the medications, we will work with you to find a way you can get the Semaglutide injections at an affordable price.
Do you have a weight loss clinic in Frederick, MD?
While we do have a location in Frederick, we currently see our weight loss patients in our office in Germantown (just 15 minutes away from Frederick). We do offer online visits, but we prefer to see our weight loss patients in person, at least for the first month as that helps improve the weight loss results.
Do you prescribe diabetes injections for weight loss?
Yes. Diabetes medications such as Ozempic (Semaglutide) and Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) can provide significant weight loss and can be used for that purpose.
Do you have a weight loss clinic in Rockville, MD?
If you live in Rockville and you are looking for a “weight loss clinic near me”, then you came to the right place. We are located 10 minutes north of Rockville. We welcome you in our office in Germantown, and we offer you the flexibility of online appointments as well.
Do you have medical weight loss specialists near me?
Yes. We are located in Maryland, but we also offer remote visits for your convenience. We don’t want you to be limited by your physical location. We bring our weight loss doctors to you.