Step 1: Comprehensive New Patient Evaluation
Your first visit is a 45-minute medical consultation with an obesity medicine specialist. During this appointment, we will:
- Review your full medical history and prior treatments
- Perform a physical exam
- Review and order any necessary lab work
- Assess your body composition
- Develop a personalized treatment plan based on evidence-based guidelines
This evaluation is the foundation for your ongoing care in our practice.
Time required: approximately 1 hour
Cost: $225
** A $50 deposit is required to hold this appointment. The remainder of the balance is owed at the time of the visit.
Step 2: Ongoing Monthly Care
To ensure your treatment plan is safe and effective, you’ll be seen monthly during active weight loss. Your first follow-up visit will occur about two weeks after your initial evaluation, and then continue every month thereafter. These visits allow us to closely monitor your progress, adjust your plan as needed, and support long-term success.
Each visit includes:
- Ongoing medical visits with an obesity medicine specialist
- Vital signs and medication safety monitoring
- Body composition analysis to track changes in fat and muscle
- 50% discount on medically recommended HWL supplements
- Access to the Vitala app for physical activity support
- Access to the HWL online community and educational resources
- Referrals to trusted partners (nutrition, psychology) when appropriate
Time required: approximately 20–30 minutes per visit
Cost: $165/month
To provide consistent, effective care, patients enroll in a monthly care plan with automatic billing on the same day each month. A credit card is kept on file for this purpose.
- Appointment attendance: Monthly visits must occur within each billing cycle to maintain safe and effective treatment. Missed visits cannot be carried over to future months.
- Cancellations and no-shows: Missed appointments or those canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice will incur a $50 fee. This policy allows us to reserve time appropriately and respect both your schedule and that of other patients.
- Care plan cancellation: If you choose to discontinue your monthly plan, written notice must be provided at least three business days before your renewal date to avoid additional charges.