Tropical Family Healthcare

About Tropical Family Healthcare

What is Tropical Family Healthcare?

Tropical Family Healthcare is a family practice at 375 S Courtenay Pkwy STE 4 in Merritt Island, Florida. You can reach it at (321) 544-0757. Most of its work is primary care for people of all ages, from children to seniors. Medical weight loss is one of its listed services, alongside family medicine, diabetes, high blood pressure, women's health, immunizations, psychological support and same-day point of care testing.

Dr. Shari Tillman, APRN, DNP, FNP-C, is the only prescriber the practice names. Its Google listing shows a rating of 5 from 3 reviews.

The weight loss program uses compounded semaglutide, along with phentermine and phentermine with topiramate. The practice says semaglutide is the same active ingredient as Wegovy and Ozempic, and that compounded versions are made when those brand-name drugs are in short supply. In its own words: "We only partner with accredited and certified compounding pharmacies." It also lists telemedicine among its services, but it does not say whether weight loss visits can be done that way.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices for medical weight loss, so there is no monthly fee, consultation fee or medication price to compare. The practice is cash pay only and says no insurance is required. It also says there are no membership fees. It does not mention HSA or financing, and it does not say whether any fee includes the medication.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask what the consultation costs and what one month of treatment costs, and whether that monthly figure includes the medication. Ask which of the three medications you would be prescribed, and whether a compounded version comes from one of the pharmacies the practice partners with. Ask who signs the prescription, and how follow-up visits and lab work are billed. Ask whether weight loss visits can be done by telemedicine, and how you cancel without a fee. The posted hours read 4PM to 7PM EST with no days listed, so ask which days you can book. If hormone therapy, peptides or longevity medicine matter to you, ask about those too, since the practice does not mention them.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want a family practice in Merritt Island that also runs a cash-pay weight loss program, and you are comfortable asking for prices before you book. If you want published prices or a clinic focused only on weight loss, call and compare first.

Sources: tropicalfamilyhealthcare.com, tropicalfamilyhealthcare.com/services

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4PM-7PM EST

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