Obesity Medicine & Metabolic Wellness Center

About Obesity Medicine & Metabolic Wellness Center

What is Obesity Medicine & Metabolic Wellness Center?

Obesity Medicine & Metabolic Wellness Center is a physician-led weight loss practice at 901 East Indian Street in Midland, Michigan. Its main work is obesity medicine. Each patient gets a thorough evaluation of their health condition, medical history and predisposition to disease, and a weight loss plan is then built for that person.

Three people prescribe here. Teona Maghlakelidze MD is founder and CEO and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. Brandon Elliott MD is co-founder and chief medical officer. Mindy Hawley holds an FNP-C credential.

The practice treats obesity, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. It also offers weight loss help before and after bariatric surgery, before joint replacement, and for post-bariatric weight gain. Diet plans include Mediterranean, low-carb and modified high protein ketogenic options. Other services are Botox, body composition analysis, joint and steroid injections, and small skin procedures. It also offers concierge medicine and a Vitamin Store. Hormone therapy, peptide therapy and longevity care are not among its services. Its Google listing shows a 4.8 rating from 83 reviews. The phone number is 989 941 3290.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices. No consultation fee, monthly program fee or membership rate is given. It does not say whether medication is included in any fee, whether insurance is accepted, or whether telehealth is available. Concierge medicine is offered, but the terms and cost are not described. Ask for the cost of the first visit, the monthly program and any medication in writing before you book.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who writes and signs your prescription, and how often a physician sees you if most of your visits are with a nurse practitioner. The practice says this about medication: "We will also offer different types of FDA-approved anti-obesity medication treatments." No specific medication is named. Ask which one they use, whether it is the brand-name product or a compounded version, and what it costs each month.

Ask whether the monthly fee covers the medication, visits, nutrition counseling and lab work. Ask what lab work and follow-up cost on their own. Ask what the concierge membership includes and how cancellation works. Ask about telehealth, office hours and whether insurance is billed, since none of these is stated. If you are offered supplements from the Vitamin Store, ask whether buying them is part of your care or optional.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want physician-led obesity medicine in Midland, with diet and medication options, and you are willing to get the price and medication details in writing before you commit. It is a weaker fit if you are looking for hormone therapy, peptide therapy or longevity care, or if you need insurance billing that has not been confirmed.

Sources: obesitymedicinemwc.org, obesitymedicinemwc.org/services, obesitymedicinemwc.org/theteam

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