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Medically reviewed by Melanie Espinet, MD — board-certified, American Board of Family Medicine · Updated July 4, 2026
Medical weight management treatments support the body’s natural systems to regulate appetite, energy, and blood sugar. This injectable therapy encourages sustainable weight loss under true medical supervision.
MeliOra Elite Wellness offers physician-supervised medical weight loss for patients in Lutz and the greater Tampa Bay area. Our program combines FDA-approved injectable medications, individualized metabolic planning, and ongoing physician monitoring to create a framework that works with your body.
Dr. Espinet evaluates every patient individually. No delegated assessments, no automated protocols — a physician directs your care at every stage.
MeliOra Elite Wellness uses only FDA-approved medications with clinically established efficacy — not trends, supplements, or unvalidated compounds.
Dosing, timing, and program structure are tailored to your health history, metabolism, lab work, and personal goals — not a one-size protocol.
Concierge follow-up built into every plan. Progress is tracked, doses are adjusted, and questions are answered — without a months-long wait.
A prescription injectable medication used by licensed medical professionals to support chronic weight management when combined with diet and lifestyle support.
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Learn more about semaglutide weight loss →
Book an AppointmentA prescription injectable administered under the supervision of a licensed medical professional that combines the effects of two naturally occurring hormones, GLP-1 and GIP, to support healthy metabolic function.
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Learn more about tirzepatide weight loss →
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*Weight management starting prices. Final pricing is determined during your consultation based on individual treatment plans. Learn how semaglutide and tirzepatide compare.
Real Results
A MeliOra patient’s progress on physician-guided GLP-1 therapy.
Individual results may vary. Results shown were achieved under medical supervision and are not guaranteed. Photo used with patient consent. Not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Medical Weight Management
Unlike commercial weight loss programs or one-size-fits-all prescriptions, MeliOra’s concierge model means your dosing, monitoring, and ongoing adjustments are guided by a physician who knows your history and your goals.
Book a ConsultationThe 2026 GLP-1 Landscape
The GLP-1 world shifted under patients’ feet this year. With brand-name supply restored, the shortage-era allowance for mass-produced compounded semaglutide has ended, regulators have moved to restrict bulk GLP-1 compounding, and warning letters have gone out to online sellers marketing unapproved products. Programs built on a loophole are having to rebuild; programs built on medicine are not.
MeliOra’s program was built the durable way from day one: a board-certified physician examines you before anything is prescribed, lab work is part of the plan, FDA-approved medications are prescribed appropriately for you, and your dose is calibrated by the same doctor who tracks your response — at pricing in line with what many online programs charge.
Whoever you choose for GLP-1 care, ask these five questions first:
Read our full guide: Is compounded semaglutide still legal in 2026? →
FAQs
Semaglutide starts at $140/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 only FDA-approved medications, 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.
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