ISSA Endocrinology & Weight Loss Center

About ISSA Endocrinology & Weight Loss Center

What is ISSA Endocrinology & Weight Loss Center?

ISSA Endocrinology & Weight Loss Center is an endocrinology practice at 4801 E McLeod Dr in Saginaw, Michigan 48604. The phone number is +1 989 607 0809. Dr. Amer Issa, MD, is the physician named as prescriber. He is board certified in diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism, and obesity medicine.

The practice mainly treats endocrine conditions. It offers diabetes care, including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, along with thyroid, bone, pituitary and adrenal disorders. Weight loss is one of those services. Its weight loss program includes prescription medications, meal replacement therapy and resources for lifestyle changes. It also gives testosterone injections for low testosterone and in office Prolia injections for osteoporosis.

The weight loss medications are not named. Prolia and testosterone injections are. The practice does not publish its hours or how many years it has been open. A Telehealth link appears at the top of its website, but it does not say what telehealth visits involve. On Google it has a 4.2 rating from 101 reviews and is listed under endocrinologist.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices, a consultation fee, or whether medication is part of any price. It says it accepts insurance and does not describe a cash pay option. In its own words: "We accepts a wide range of insurance plans and typically accommodate new patient appointments quickly."

If you plan to pay out of pocket for weight loss care, ask for every charge in writing before the first visit.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask which weight loss medications it uses, and whether they are brand name or compounded. Ask whether the medication is included in any monthly or program fee, and what it costs if it is not. Ask who signs each prescription, and whether Dr. Issa sees you at follow-up visits.

Ask what the first visit costs. The weight loss program starts with history, a physical and labs, so ask what the blood tests cost and what follow-up visits and later labs cost. Ask the price of the testosterone injections and the Prolia injections. Ask which insurance plans it takes and whether they cover weight loss medication. Ask whether any visits can be done by telehealth and how they are billed. Finally, ask how you cancel and whether a fee applies.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want an endocrinologist to handle diabetes, thyroid, bone or hormone care in one office, and you are willing to call and get prices in writing before you book.

Sources: issaendocrinology.com, issaendocrinology.com/services

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