The Allende Centre for Regenerative Medicine & Vitality

About The Allende Centre for Regenerative Medicine & Vitality

What is The Allende Centre for Regenerative Medicine & Vitality?

The Allende Centre is a physician-run practice at 6234 N First St in Fresno, California 93710. Diego Allende, DO, owns and founded the practice and is listed as a prescriber. He is board certified in family medicine and holds a degree in osteopathic medicine. Beatriz A. Castro, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-C, is the other listed prescriber.

In its own words: "We specialize in Regenerative and Functional Medicine, Weight Loss, and Primary Care Services." The full service list is wider. It includes vitamin and nutrition services, IV drip therapy, hormone therapy, peptide programs, facial and rejuvenation services such as PRF injections and LIGHTWAVE light therapy, and primary care. The three most relevant to paying out of pocket are weight loss with semaglutide, tirzepatide or retatrutide, hormone therapy given as pellets placed under the skin, and twelve-week peptide programs. The peptide programs cover weight management, two skin programs, acne, energy and a summer program.

Office hours are Monday through Wednesday from 9am to 5pm, Thursday from 7am to 3pm, and Friday from 8am to 4pm. It is closed on weekends. The phone number is (559) 435-5727. Google shows a 4.7 rating from 370 reviews.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices. There is no posted cost for weight loss, hormone pellets, peptide programs or a consultation. It also does not say whether medication is included in any price. The weight loss listing mentions monthly coaching and monitoring, but no monthly fee, membership term or cancellation policy is published. It accepts Medicare patients. It does not publish whether it takes other insurance, HSA funds or financing. Ask for a written quote that lists the visit, medication, labs and follow-up as separate items before you book.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who signs the prescription for each medication and who reviews your lab results. Ask whether the semaglutide and tirzepatide are brand-name products or compounded, and which pharmacy supplies them. Semaglutide is approved for weight loss under the brand name Wegovy, so it is fair to ask how that compares with what you would receive.

All of the clinic's peptide therapies are described as experimental. Ask what that means for the specific twelve-week protocol you would start, and what the consent form covers. Ask which pharmacy compounds the hormone pellets and whether they carry FDA approval.

Ask whether a monthly fee covers the medication, the coaching and the lab work. Ask what each follow-up visit and lab panel costs, and how often pellet visits are needed. Ask whether telehealth visits are offered, since that is not published. Finally, ask how a program is canceled and whether any unused fees are refunded.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want in-person care in Fresno, you are prepared to pay cash for medications and programs your insurance does not cover, and you want written answers on price, medication source and cancellation before your first visit. It is a weaker fit if you need a posted price list or telehealth before you commit.

Sources: allendecentre.com, allendecentre.com/weightloss, allendecentre.com/copy-of-hormone-therapy, allendecentre.com/peptidetherapy, allendecentre.com/meet-our-providers

Services Offered

Hours

Monday -Wednesday: 9am - 5pm Thursday: 7am - 3pm Friday: 8am - 4pm