Leon Springs Obesity Medicine

About Leon Springs Obesity Medicine

What is Leon Springs Obesity Medicine?

Leon Springs Obesity Medicine is a medical weight management practice at 25555 IH-10 West, Suite 206, in San Antonio, Texas 78257. Dr. Marilyn Galindo is the prescribing physician. She is board-certified and specializes in internal medicine and obesity medicine, and she founded the practice. You can reach the office at (210) 864-7329.

The practice offers two programs, both described as medically supervised. The Weight Loss Initiation Program is for people starting out. The Weight Loss Maintenance Program is for people who have already reached their goal and want to keep it. Both include lab work, body composition checks at visits, support for conditions tied to excess weight such as hypertension, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism and obstructive sleep apnea, and referrals to a registered dietitian. The one medication named is Zepbound, which also appears in several of Dr. Galindo's blog posts. Support with medications, including prior authorization, is part of both programs. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am to 5pm. Google shows a 5-star rating from 4 reviews. The practice does not publish how long it has been open or whether it offers telehealth visits.

This listing is for its San Antonio office at 25555 IH-10 West, Suite 206.

What does it cost?

The Initiation Program has a $200 one-time enrollment fee, then $200 per month. The monthly fee covers one 1-hour visit with Dr. Galindo each month, plus unlimited text messaging between appointments. The program requires a minimum 6-month commitment.

The Maintenance Program has a $200 one-time enrollment fee for people new to the practice, then either $800 per year or $67 per month. That covers four 30-minute visits a year and a lab panel every six months.

It does not say whether medication is included in either monthly price. It does not publish a consultation fee, the cost of genetic testing, or cancellation terms. It does not say whether insurance is accepted, so plan on paying cash until you confirm otherwise.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask whether the monthly fee covers the medication, or whether the drug is billed on top of it. If a medication is prescribed, ask whether it is brand-name or compounded. Ask what genetic testing costs, and whether any lab work falls outside the program fee. Ask whether the office bills insurance at all.

Ask who writes and answers prescriptions, and who handles urgent messages when Dr. Galindo is away. Ask how cancellation works during the six-month minimum, and whether the enrollment fee is refundable. Ask whether any visits can be done by video, since telehealth is not mentioned. Finally, ask how monthly visits are scheduled within Monday through Thursday office hours.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want a physician-led weight loss program in San Antonio, can commit to at least six months, and are ready to pay cash for the monthly fee. If you have already reached your goal, the Maintenance Program is the one to ask about.

Sources: leonspringsobesitymed.com, leonspringsobesitymed.com/services

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Mon - Thu 9am - 5pm

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