Dean Wellness Institute
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What is Dean Wellness Institute?
Dean Wellness Institute is a wellness practice at 1345 36th St Suite B in Vero Beach, Florida. It says it has served Vero Beach and the surrounding area for over 20 years. Its main focus is hormone replacement therapy. Its other services include primary care, weight loss, IV therapy, nutritional testing, aesthetics, body contouring, hair restoration with PRP, incontinence treatment, sexual health and mental wellness.
Dr. Melissa Dean, MD, FAARFM, is the physician who prescribes. The clinic describes her as board certified in internal medicine and as the practice's founder and medical director. For weight loss, treatment can include semaglutide or tirzepatide as part of a personalized plan. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 9am to 5pm, and Friday, 9am to 12pm. Its Google listing shows a rating of 5 from 53 reviews.
This listing is for its Vero Beach office at 1345 36th St Suite B.
What does it cost?
It does not publish prices, for weight loss, hormone therapy or any other service. It gives no consultation fee. It does not say whether it accepts insurance, or whether medication is included in any price. The clinic's website links to CareCredit under patient resources, but it does not explain how that applies to these services. Before you book, ask for the cost of the first visit, the medication, the lab tests and each follow-up, and ask for those numbers in writing.
What should you ask before you book?
Ask whether Dr. Melissa Dean writes each prescription herself, and who handles follow-up when she is not in the office.
Ask whether semaglutide or tirzepatide is brand-name or compounded, and which pharmacy supplies it. The clinic's website names both drugs but not their source.
Ask whether the medication is part of any quoted price, and what each follow-up visit costs. In its own words: "Medical weight loss is an ongoing, supportive process rather than a one-time prescription." Ongoing care has an ongoing cost, so ask what it is.
For hormone therapy, ask what the testing costs. The clinic notes that testing may use blood, saliva, or urine. Ask which delivery method is chosen, since the clinic lists pellets, creams, troches, oils, and capsules.
Ask whether any visits can be done by telehealth. The clinic mentions telehealth but says nothing about how it works.
Finally, ask how to cancel, and whether cancelling carries a fee.
Who is it a good fit for?
This is a good fit if you want a physician-led practice in Vero Beach where hormone therapy is the main focus, you expect to pay for care yourself, and you are willing to call and get the full cost before booking. If you need posted prices or a clear telehealth option, call (772) 567-1500 first and work through the questions above.
Sources: deanwellnessinstitute.com, deanwellnessinstitute.com/weight-loss
Services Offered
What we confirmed
Read off Dean Wellness Institute’s own website on 2026-10-16. These are their words, not ours.
- ✓Medical weight loss — listed on their site as “For patients who may benefit from additional support, treatment can include medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide as part of a personalized plan designed around individual health needs and long-term goals.” source
- ✓Hormone therapy — listed on their site as “We specialize in hormone replacement therapy, basic hormone balancing, nutritional analysis, professional nutritional supplementation, intravenous therapy, regenerative medicine, and cutting-edge aesthetic medicine.” source
- ✓Longevity / anti-aging — listed on their site as “We have helped patients with menopause, andropause, anti-aging/regenerative medicine, and a well-rounded lifestyle for wellness and aging gracefully.” source
Hours
Mon-Thu 9am-5pm Fri 9am-12pm