Universal Weight Loss Clinic
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What is Universal Weight Loss Clinic?
Universal Weight Loss Clinic is a medical weight loss practice at 2123 Niles St in Bakersfield, California 93305. The phone number is (661) 214-9221. Dr. Ramesh Patel, board-certified in primary care and obesity medicine, is the medical director and the only person the clinic names as a prescriber. The clinic does not name a medical degree for him, so ask. Dr. Patel brings over a decade of clinical experience. It serves clients from Benton Park, Rosedale, East Niles, Kayandee, Seguro and surrounding areas.
Weight loss is the core of the practice. The clinic offers prescription medications it describes as FDA-approved, and it names semaglutide and tirzepatide along with the brand names Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound and Saxenda. Alongside those, it lists nutrition counseling, meal planning, behavioral counseling, exercise planning, lab testing and blood pressure services, plus meal replacement shakes and bars. It is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and closed on Sunday.
What does it cost?
It does not publish prices, a consultation fee, or membership terms. It does not say whether any price includes medication. It also does not state cash rates, financing, HSA use, or a cancellation policy. On insurance, the clinic writes: "We accept most insurances, please contact us to find out if we are in-network with your provider." If you pay cash or your plan is not in-network, you will need to call to learn what you would pay.
What should you ask before you book?
Ask who writes the prescription and whether Dr. Patel holds an MD or DO. Ask whether any monthly fee includes the medication, and what the medication costs on its own. Ask whether the medicine is the brand-name product or a compounded version, since the clinic names brands but does not say which it uses. Ask whether your insurance is in-network and what you would pay if it is not. Ask what the first visit costs, and what follow-up visits and lab work cost. Ask whether telehealth visits are available, since the clinic does not say. Finally, ask how you cancel and whether there is a contract or minimum term.
Who is it a good fit for?
This is a good fit if you live in or near Bakersfield, can keep Monday through Saturday office hours, and want an in-person weight loss program with a physician prescriber as part of the plan. If you need telehealth or a firm price before you book, call first and get those answers before you commit.
Sources: universalweightlossclinic.com, universalweightlossclinic.com/medical-weight-loss
Services Offered
What we confirmed
Read off Universal Weight Loss Clinic’s own website on 2026-10-14. These are their words, not ours.
- ✓Medical weight loss — listed on their site as “For patients who need additional support beyond diet and exercise, Universal Weight Loss Clinic offers FDA-approved prescription medications.” source
Hours
Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday: Closed