Physician-Led Weight Management

Medical weight management is an approach to managing weight with guidance from healthcare professionals. Rather than focusing only on losing pounds, medical weight management considers your health history, medications, goals, lifestyle, and other factors that may affect your weight and overall health.

At Prism Health North Texas, your provider works with you to determine an individualized plan and monitors your care over time.

Yes. GLP-1-based medications may be considered as part of your individualized weight management treatment plan when medically appropriate. Your provider will review your health history, discuss available options, and help determine whether medication may be right for you.

Depending on your individual health needs, your provider may discuss medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide. These medications work through different hormone pathways involved in appetite regulation and blood sugar control.

Not every medication is appropriate for every patient. Your provider will discuss available treatment options, potential benefits, risks, and costs before recommending a medication.

Semaglutide is a medication that belongs to a class of medications commonly called GLP-1 receptor agonists. Some medications containing semaglutide are approved for weight management, while others have different approved uses.

Your provider can explain the differences and discuss which treatment options may be appropriate for you.

Tirzepatide is a medication that acts on GIP and GLP-1 receptors and may be used for weight management in appropriate patients. Your provider can explain how it works, its potential benefits and risks, and whether it may be an option for you.

The best way to determine whether a GLP-1 medication may be appropriate is through a medical evaluation.

Your provider will consider factors such as your health history, current medications, weight management goals, and other medical considerations before recommending treatment. Make an appointment today →

A GLP-1 isn’t the only approach to weight management.

If a GLP-1 medication isn’t medically appropriate for you, your provider can discuss other options and help develop a weight management plan based on your individual needs and health goals.

No. Medication is one potential tool for weight management and may not be appropriate or necessary for every patient.

Your provider will work with you to determine a treatment plan based on your individual health and goals.

Your first visit focuses on understanding your health, medical history, current medications, experiences with weight management, and goals.

Your provider will evaluate your needs, answer questions, and discuss treatment options that may be medically appropriate for you. Your initial visit also includes most labs.

After your initial visit, your second Weight Management appointment is conducted through telehealth. Established follow-up visits are typically scheduled every three months.

Your provider may recommend a different schedule based on your individual treatment needs.

Yes. The second Weight Management visit is conducted through telehealth. Ask your care team about whether additional telehealth visits may be available or appropriate for your care.

The initial Weight Management visit is $150 and includes most labs. The second visit via telehealth is $54. Established follow-up visits are $82.80 and are typically scheduled every three months.

Medication costs are separate and vary depending on the medication prescribed and other factors.

Our Weight Management program is offered on a cash-pay basis. Patients pay directly for their medical visits, and medication costs are separate.

No. The prices listed for Weight Management visits cover the medical appointments and the services included in those visits. Any prescribed medications are purchased separately by the patient.

Our Weight Management program is featured at PHNTX – Uptown Physicians Group in Dallas. Weight management services are also available through providers at other Prism Health North Texas locations. Contact us to learn more about appointment availability. Make an appointment today →

Weight management doesn’t necessarily end when you reach a particular number on the scale.

Your provider can work with you to determine an appropriate long-term plan based on your health, progress, treatment, and goals. That may include continued monitoring, adjustments to treatment, and support for maintaining healthier habits.

For additional information, explore the CDC’s tips for maintaining a healthy weight.

Yes. Prism Health North Texas provides comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare in addition to Weight Management.

Having access to broader healthcare services means your weight management can be considered alongside other aspects of your health rather than treated in isolation. Make an appointment today →