Valencia Medical Weight Control

About Valencia Medical Weight Control

What is Valencia Medical Weight Control?

Valencia Medical Weight Control is a physician-led weight loss practice in Santa Clarita, California, and it runs its care online. Patients complete an online form, have a consultation with a licensed physician, and, if a prescription is appropriate, receive medication and ongoing support through the care team. Its listed prescribers are Dr. Vanessa Niles (Licensed Provider, 30+ Years Experience), Dr. Benjamin Krasne (Board-Certified) and Dr. Cheryl Bugailiskis (Licensed Provider).

The clinic offers six GLP-1 medications: Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda, Ozempic, Liraglutide and Rybelsus. It also offers two compounded options, compounded tirzepatide and compounded semaglutide. Its site labels each drug as FDA-approved, off-label or compounded. In its own words: "Consultation first, medication only if it's right for you." Its Google listing shows a rating of 5 from 6 reviews. It does not publish a street address or hours. The phone number is +1-661-222-7272.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices, and it does not state a consultation fee. It does not say whether medication is included in any price. It accepts FSA and HSA funds. Its site says: "Straightforward, one-time pricing for every plan, with no subscriptions, auto-renewals, or hidden fees." No figures come with that statement, so get the numbers before you book. Call +1-661-222-7272 and ask for the consultation fee, the price of each plan, and what each plan covers.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who signs the prescription, and whether the physician who reviews your case is the one who writes it. Ask whether the plan price includes medication or whether medication is billed separately, and for how long the plan runs. For each drug, ask whether it is brand-name, off-label or compounded, and which pharmacy makes any compounded version.

Ask what follow-up visits and lab work cost, and whether they are included in the plan. Ask how to cancel, and what happens to fees if you are not prescribed medication after the consultation. Ask whether you can see a physician in person, and what the office hours are. Finally, ask whether "one-time" means one payment for the whole plan or one payment for each month.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want a physician-led program run online, you are prepared to pay cash or with FSA or HSA funds, and you are willing to get prices and answers to the questions above before you commit. It may not suit you if you need in-person visits, or if you want a published price before you pick up the phone.

Sources: valenciamedicalweightcontrol.com

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