Southern Urogynecology Wellness & Aesthetics

About Southern Urogynecology Wellness & Aesthetics

What is Southern Urogynecology Wellness & Aesthetics?

Southern Urogynecology Wellness & Aesthetics is a women's health practice at 115 Midlands Court in West Columbia, South Carolina. Dr. Andrea Pezzella founded it in 2010. Its main work is urogynecology, which covers pelvic floor disorders and urinary incontinence, with cosmetic gynecology and aesthetics alongside. Medical weight loss is one of six listed services, along with hormone replacement therapy, menopause symptoms, fatigue treatment, non-hormonal treatments, and lifestyle and behavioral changes.

Five people are named as prescribers: Andrea Pezzella, MD; Jessica J. Rueb, MD; Suzanne Smith, PA-C; Ashleigh W. Newsome, NP; and Wendy Walker. The medical weight loss program uses semaglutide or tirzepatide, given by weekly injection. Ozempic® and Wegovy® are named as products that contain semaglutide. In its own words: "Under Dr. Pezzella’s expert supervision, our team tailors a weight loss program with weekly Semaglutide or Tirzepatide injections."

The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM, by appointment only on Friday, and closed on Saturday and Sunday. The phone number is (803) 956-9928. Google lists the practice at 4.7 from 624 reviews.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices, a consultation fee, or any membership terms. It does not say whether insurance is accepted, or whether any price includes the medication. The practice links to Cherry Financing, so ask whether that is a loan, what it charges, and whether it covers the medication. Before you book, ask for the total cost of your first month and the cost of each month after, in writing.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who signs your prescription. The weight loss program names Dr. Pezzella as the physician supervising it, and five people are named as prescribers. Ask which of them will see you and who handles your weekly check-ins.

Ask whether the medication is the brand-name product or a compounded version, and whether it is included in the program price. The weight loss program describes a first visit with a registered nurse, so ask what that visit costs and whether it is charged separately from the medication.

Ask what follow-up visits and lab work cost, and how often they are required. Ask whether telehealth is available, since that is not stated. Ask how you cancel, whether there is a minimum number of months, and what happens to your plan if you stop the medication.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want weight loss medication managed in a women's practice that also handles pelvic health, menopause, or hormone questions, and you are willing to get the price in writing before you commit. If you want a published price list or care by video, call the office first and ask those questions before you book.

Sources: southurogyn.com, southurogyn.com/wellness/medical-weight-loss, southurogyn.com/gallery/wellness/medical-weight-loss

Services Offered

Hours

Mon-Thurs: 8 AM - 5 PM Fri: By Appointment Only Sat-Sun: Closed