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Philadelphia has a significant adult obesity rate, which varies by neighborhood, with North Philadelphia and West Philadelphia showing higher-than-average rates. City initiatives, like The Food Trust and Philly Food Bucks, aim to improve access to healthy food and promote physical activity to combat the issue.

Obesity in Philadelphia

How can W8MD’s Philadelphia medical weight loss centers help?

W8MD’s Philadelphia medical weight loss center offers a quick and convenient way to start (or continue) your weight loss journey with GLP-1 analogues or traditional weight loss medications through a simple tele-visit consultation or in person visit. Please note that all new patients interested in controlled weight loss medications such as Phentermine do need at least one in person visit.

🌟 What Are GLP-1 Analogues?

GLP-1 analogues are advanced, clinically proven treatments that can help you:

  • ✅ Reduce appetite
  • ✅ Promote a feeling of fullness
  • ✅ Support sustainable weight loss

Popular options include:

  • Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)
  • Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)

💊 How It Works

  • Insurance Coverage:
    • If covered, we prescribe directly to your pharmacy.
    • If prior authorization is required, our office will assist—even if we are not in-network.
    • If not covered, we can provide generic Tirzepatide or Semaglutide starting at $125 (biweekly).
  • No Insurance?
    • Discounted rates from $175 biweekly (dosage-dependent).
  • Tele-visit Consultation:
    • $120 self-pay
    • $60 with insurance

Fast, affordable, and convenient!

🕒 Office Hours (Tele & In-Person)

  • Wednesday & Thursday: 10 AM – 7 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM – 7 PM
  • Every Other Saturday: 8 AM – 3 PM

📋 What You’ll Need for Your Tele-Visit

  • Height
  • Weight
  • Blood pressure
  • Pulse rate

(Easily obtained with a home BP monitor & scale)

🌙 Did You Know?

The U.S. FDA recently approved Tirzepatide (Zepbound) for patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea. Another reason to consider this groundbreaking treatment!

Other Weight Loss Options

In addition to GLP-1 medications, we also offer:

  • Phentermine
  • Phentermine/Topiramate
  • Contrave, and more.

Call 215 676 2334 to learn more or to setup an appointment.