Medical Weight Loss in Lutz, FL

Semaglutide starts at $150/month and tirzepatide at $230/month — in line with, or below, typical online programs. Final pricing is set at your consultation based on your individual plan.

Semaglutide is the established single-pathway GLP-1 option; tirzepatide adds a second (GIP) pathway and produced greater average weight loss in head-to-head trials. Dr. Espinet recommends the medication that fits your health profile and goals at your consultation.

Candidacy depends on your health history, BMI, lab work, and goals. Your first appointment is a full evaluation with Dr. Espinet, who determines whether GLP-1 therapy is appropriate and safe for you.

MeliOra uses GLP-1 medications dispensed by a licensed pharmacy, prescribed and monitored by a board-certified physician — with lab work, gradual dose increases, and scheduled follow-ups rather than a fixed online protocol.

A physician examines you in person before anything is prescribed, lab work is part of the plan, and your dose is calibrated by the doctor who tracks your response — at pricing in line with telehealth programs.

A full health evaluation at your home or office: Dr. Espinet reviews your history, orders lab work, and sets a starting dose and timeline tailored to your body.

Yes, in a concierge format. MeliOra Elite Wellness is a physician-led practice based in Lutz that offers medical weight loss with prescription GLP-1 medication. Instead of a waiting room, Dr. Melanie Espinet, a board-certified physician, comes to your home or office across Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties, with select in-person appointments at the Lutz office. Visits are by appointment only, and there is no travel fee.

Two: semaglutide, from $150/month, and tirzepatide, from $230/month. Both are once-weekly prescription GLP-1 medications, prescribed and monitored by Dr. Espinet, who recommends one after reviewing your health history, medications, and lab work. Semaglutide acts on one gut-hormone pathway (GLP-1), while tirzepatide acts on two (GIP and GLP-1).

Yes. Your monthly price, from $150/month for semaglutide or $230/month for tirzepatide, includes in-home physician visits, lab work, the medication and supplies, and dose adjustments with check-ins, with no travel fee. Dr. Espinet explains the lab details and confirms your plan at your consultation.

Most people describe a brief pinch. GLP-1 weight loss injections are given once a week with a short, fine needle just under the skin of the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm. Mild redness usually fades, and rotating the spot each week helps. Dr. Espinet shows you the technique in person.

You can book a consultation to discuss switching. Dr. Espinet completes her own evaluation, including your history and lab work, before prescribing anything, so bring the name and dose of your current medication and the date of your last injection. Doses do not convert exactly between medications, so she sets your starting dose and timing. Never take two GLP-1 medications together.

Possibly. GLP-1 medications are also used in type 2 diabetes care, but combining them with insulin or a sulfonylurea raises the risk of low blood sugar. Tell Dr. Espinet about every medication you take, and keep the doctor who manages your diabetes informed. She decides whether a weight loss program is appropriate for you.

It depends on your goals, how you respond to the medication, and your health. The first few months usually focus on starting low and adjusting your dose gradually. After that, Dr. Espinet sets the pace around how you are doing. She talks through how long your plan is likely to run, and what maintenance could look like, at your consultation. Results vary.

No. The quiz is a quick way to see whether a consultation makes sense and to request one. Your height, weight, and health answers stay on your device and are never sent with your request. Only Dr. Espinet can decide whether a GLP-1 medication is right for you, after reviewing your health history, medications, and lab work.