Rivas Medical Weight Loss
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What is Rivas Medical Weight Loss?
Rivas Medical Weight Loss is a medical weight-loss practice with a Rockville, Maryland office at 15201 Shady Grove Rd #103, and 15 locations across Maryland and Virginia plus telehealth. Its core service is medical weight loss using GLP-1 and related medications: semaglutide (including compounded and Wegovy), tirzepatide (including compounded and Zepbound), GLP-1 microdosing, and phentermine. It also offers B12 injections and body and skin devices (Emface, Exion, Emsculpt Neo, Emsella). Telehealth is available in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida. The founder is Paul Rivas, MD, CEO and Medical Director, and the site lists a large clinical team of physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
What does it cost?
This clinic publishes real prices. The initial visit is $195, described as "Expert Care with Premium Medication." Semaglutide is $115 per week at any dose, priced all-inclusive of visit and medication. Tirzepatide is $165 per week at any dose, also all-inclusive of visit and medication. Phentermine is $115 per month. A visit fee of $100 per visit is also listed.
Who is it for?
This fits people who want brand-name or compounded GLP-1 weight-loss medication with the visit and the drug bundled into one weekly price, and who would rather pay cash than fight with insurance. The many locations and three-state telehealth make it workable whether you want in-person or virtual care.
When is it open?
At the Rockville office: Monday through Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM; Thursday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM; closed Friday through Sunday. Hours vary by location, so check the office you plan to use.
What we couldn't confirm
The clinic states plainly that it does not accept insurance, explaining that most weight-loss medications and services are not covered; it provides itemized receipts you can submit for possible reimbursement and accepts HSA and FSA. Hours differ between locations. The practice is LegitScript Certified. Other in-metro offices include Silver Spring and Fairfax, Virginia.
Services Offered
Hours
Monday 8 am – 6 pm; Tuesday 8 am – 6 pm; Wednesday 8 am – 6 pm; Thursday 8 am – 2 pm; Friday Closed; Saturday Closed; Sunday Closed (hours may vary by location)