Discovery Health & Wellness Center

About Discovery Health & Wellness Center

What is Discovery Health & Wellness Center?

Discovery Health & Wellness Center is a medical weight management practice at 388 E Main Street #12L, Branford, CT 06405. Its listed services are Medical Weight Management and telehealth services. The clinic describes itself as bilingual, with care offered in English and Spanish.

Stephanie Dupree, APRN, is the only prescriber named on the clinic's pages. She is a Connecticut state licensed nurse practitioner and holds ANCC board certification. Her education includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner, both from Chamberlain University. She previously practiced obesity medicine at 2 major health systems in Connecticut.

Visits can be in person or by telehealth. The clinic does not name the weight loss medications it prescribes. Its FAQ says medication may be used in some cases. It also lists lipotropic injections as another weight management option, offered alongside FDA approved medications. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, with Saturday visits by appointment only and Sunday closed.

This listing is for its Branford office at 388 E Main St #12L.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices, a consultation fee, or a monthly program fee. It also does not say whether medication is included in any fee. It does say it is in network with Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Medicaid (Husky), and United Healthcare, and it asks patients to verify copay and deductibles for their own plan. It does not say whether insurance covers weight loss visits.

For patients without coverage, the clinic offers this in its own words: "we are more than happy to discuss affordable fees that fit your budget." So the self-pay price comes up in conversation, not in published material. Cancellations need at least 24 hours' notice. New patient forms are sent automatically when you book. If you cannot complete them electronically, arrive 15 minutes early.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who writes the prescription and who sees you at follow-up visits. Ask whether any monthly fee includes the medication, what that medication is, whether it is brand-name or compounded, and what it costs on its own.

If you are interested in the lipotropic injections, ask what they contain, what they cost, and whether they are optional or part of the program. Ask what follow-up visits and lab work cost and whether they are billed separately. Ask whether your plan covers weight loss visits and whether a telehealth visit is billed to insurance.

The clinic's materials show a North Haven address, while the contact details give Branford. Confirm the office location before you go. Finally, ask whether there is a fee for cancelling late.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want medical weight management led by a nurse practitioner, want the choice of in-person or telehealth visits, and prefer care in Spanish or English. If you need a published price before you call, call first and ask for one, since the clinic does not publish any.

Sources: discoveryhwc.org, discoveryhwc.org/faq, discoveryhwc.org/providers, discoveryhwc.org/contact, discoveryhwc.org/about-us

Services Offered

Hours

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday: By appointment only Closed : Sunday

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