Joseph A Russo, MD
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What is Joseph A Russo, MD?
Joseph A Russo, MD is a plastic surgery and med spa practice at 575 Boylston Street in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, run by Dr. Joseph A. Russo, a board certified plastic surgeon who has had a private practice in Newton Centre since 1991. Most of the practice is surgical and cosmetic work: facelifts, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction, tummy tucks, and a long list of nonsurgical skin and body treatments like CoolSculpting, Botox, microneedling and laser hair removal. Medical weight loss and hormone replacement therapy sit within that med spa menu, offered alongside the cosmetic services rather than as a separate weight loss clinic.
The weight loss program uses semaglutide, described as a once-weekly injection, with appointments available in person or virtually. Dr. Russo is the only person named as a prescriber. An older blog post also mentions HCG as a weight loss aid used with a low calorie diet, though it is not listed among the current services. The practice names Newton and a wide list of surrounding Massachusetts towns it serves, including Cambridge, Somerville, Waltham, Watertown, Medford and Woburn, though the office itself is the single Newton Centre location.
What does it cost?
Pricing for semaglutide or hormone replacement therapy is not published. The practice mentions "monthly specials and pay as you go options" without giving figures, and lists a priceRange of $$$, a relative signal rather than an actual number. It states plainly that insurance is not accepted for GLP-1 treatment, making this a cash-pay service, and it lists a financing page among patient resources, though no terms are given there.
Because no dollar amount appears anywhere for weight loss or hormone therapy, ask directly what a month of treatment runs, what the initial consultation costs, and whether financing terms carry interest or fees.
What should you ask before you book?
Ask whether the monthly price, once you get one, includes the medication itself or just the visit and injection training, since this is not specified anywhere. Ask whether the semaglutide is brand-name or compounded, since that is also not specified. Ask what lab work is required before starting, who reviews it, and what that costs separately from the program fee. Since Dr. Russo is a plastic surgeon by training, it is fair to ask who actually manages the weekly dosing and follow-up visits week to week, and what the cancellation policy is for a weight loss membership, since a general cancellation policy page exists but no specifics for GLP-1 therapy are given.
Who is it a good fit for?
This is a good fit if you are already comfortable with a surgical and cosmetic practice handling your weight loss care alongside Botox or CoolSculpting, and you are prepared to call and get actual numbers before committing, since none are posted. It is a less obvious fit if you are looking specifically for a weight management or hormone specialist as the main focus of the practice, rather than one offering among many.
Sources: josepharussomd.com/blog/weight-loss-and-your-options, josepharussomd.com/injectables-fillers/glp-1, josepharussomd.com
Services Offered
What we confirmed
Read off Joseph A Russo, MD’s own website on 2026-10-10. These are their words, not ours.
- ✓Medical weight loss — listed on their site as “GLP-1 Therapy” source
- ✓Hormone therapy — listed on their site as “Hormone Replacement Therapy” source
We have not yet collected published prices or prescriber credentials for this clinic. When we do, they will appear here with a link to the page they came from — or a note saying the clinic publishes none, which is itself worth knowing. Call them for a price in the meantime.
Hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm Friday 9am-5pm Saturdays 9am-2pm (We are open 2 Saturdays per month, excluding June, July, and August)