Mark A. Chin, MD, MPH

About Mark A. Chin, MD, MPH

What is Valley Institute of Plastic Surgery?

Valley Institute of Plastic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice at 6175 N. Fresno St., Suite #101, Fresno, CA 93710. The physician is Mark A. Chin, MD, MPH, who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). The practice says it has served Fresno and the Central Valley since 1993. It runs an AAAHC-accredited surgical facility alongside Aspire Medispa, its nonsurgical side, and it lists nine services.

Weight loss management is one of those nine, and the clinic describes it as newly offered. The program uses semaglutide or tirzepatide. Semaglutide is sold as Ozempic and Wegovy, and tirzepatide as Mounjaro and Zepbound. In its own words: "Semaglutide and tirzepatide can work differently for different people, so Dr. Chin tailors your weight loss management treatment to meet your specific needs and goals." At the consultation, Dr. Chin reviews your past efforts, your medical history and your goals, then chooses the medication and writes a plan that can change with how you respond.

What does it cost?

The clinic does not publish prices or a consultation fee. It does not say whether medication is included in any program fee, whether it accepts insurance, or how membership and cancellation work. It does point patients to CareCredit® financing for aesthetic goals. Ask for a written quote that covers the consultation, the medication, follow-up visits and lab work before you book.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who writes and signs the prescription, and whether Dr. Chin reviews each refill himself. Ask whether the first visit can be done by video, since the clinic does not say. Ask whether the medication is the brand-name product or a compounded version, and which product your monthly fee covers. Ask what a follow-up visit costs, how often you will need one, and whether lab work is extra. Ask whether the program is a membership with a set term, and how to cancel. The clinic does not list office hours, so call (559) 435-9646 to ask about them. Finally, ask whether insurance applies to any part of the program.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you are already considering Dr. Chin's surgical or med spa services and want a weight loss consultation in the same office, and you are ready to pay cash and get the answers above in writing. If you want a practice that focuses only on weight management, a surgical practice may not match what you are looking for.

Sources: markchinmd.com, markchinmd.com/procedures/weight-loss-management

Services Offered

Location