Goldstar Longevity and Wellness

About Goldstar Longevity and Wellness

What is Goldstar Longevity and Wellness?

Goldstar Longevity and Wellness is a family practice and weight loss clinic at 751 Old Richardson Highway, Suite 200, in Fairbanks, Alaska. In its own words: "We are a family practice and weight loss clinic located in Fairbanks, Alaska." It was founded in April 2019 and serves men, women and children.

Its listed prescribers are Dr. Russell Pierce, M.D., Teal Vinger, ANP, ANP-C, Christopher M. Leccese, PA-C, Ealum Howe, PA-C and Carrie Conley, PA-C. Weight loss is the clinic's main focus, but it does not name any GLP-1 or other weight-loss medication. Its Services page lists Emsculpt Neo, Btl Support and Emsella under Other Services. It does not list hormone therapy or peptide therapy.

Christopher M. Leccese, PA-C, writes in his bio that he travels from his residence in Kentucky two weeks every quarter to staff the clinic, and that he also does telehealth medicine from there. It does not say whether telehealth is available to patients generally. Google lists it as a weight loss service, with a 4.7 rating from 15 reviews.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices. It does not say whether any medication is included in a fee, whether it accepts insurance, or whether it offers financing, HSA payment or membership terms. It does state that consultations are free: "Catering to men, women, and children, we provide free consultations and service estimates." Before booking, ask for the full cost of an initial visit, any medication, and follow-up care, and ask for a written service estimate.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who would write your prescription, and whether it would be Dr. Pierce or one of the four nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Ask whether any weight-loss program includes a medication, and if so, which one, whether it is brand-name or compounded, and who supplies it. Ask whether a monthly fee covers the medication, and what each follow-up visit and any lab work costs. Ask whether the clinic takes your insurance or an HSA, and whether it offers financing.

If you want telehealth, ask whether it is open to you, since the clinic does not say. Ask how to cancel or stop care and whether there is a fee. Ask for its hours, which are not listed, and whether it sees people from towns outside Fairbanks, since it names none.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you live in or near Fairbanks, want a family practice that also handles weight loss, and are ready to ask about medication and cost before you commit. It makes less sense if you were expecting a named weight-loss drug or hormone or peptide care. Call 907-457-9420 to get those answers before you book.

Sources: goldstarclinics.org, goldstarclinics.org/about, goldstarclinics.org/services

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