Weight Loss Management Specialist
Covalent Health
Gabriel R Suarez, MD MBA
Functional Medicine Physician & Concierge Primary Care located in Miami, FL
Dr. Suarez also specializes in Medical Weight loss and has established a successful program in effective, healthy weight loss. Dr. Suarez individualizes your treatment plan after a thorough evaluation to provide you a nutritional plan, exercise program, supplement protocol, and medication management which include peptide therapy most commonly Semaglutide (also known as Ozempic or Wegovy) or Tirzepatide (Mounjaro). The program includes an initial evaluation and treatment plan along with follow up visits in order to address barriers, keep patients accountable, and adjust supplements and medications as needed.
Weight Loss Management Q&A
What is weight loss management?
Weight loss management is a medically supervised program designed to help you maintain a healthy weight. It incorporates nutritional education, exercise guidance, supplement protocols and (if necessary) prescription medication to encourage natural weight loss.
If you’re overweight and can’t seem to achieve your goals through traditional diets or exercise, Dr. Suarez can help. Following an exam and a review of your medical history, he can develop a custom treatment plan that aligns with your needs.
What does weight loss management involve?
The service begins with an in depth initial evaluation with Dr. Suarez and Health Coach Luisa Hays in order to assess areas for improvement in Nutrition counseling, Lifestyle and Exercise recommenations, as well as Supplement Protocols. Medication management is individualized for each case but typically involves use of peptide therapy (Semaglutide or Tirzepatide) which is provided at an affordable cost through a compounding pharmacy. Patients are encouraged to perform regular follow up visits every 2-4 weeks while under the care of Dr. Suarez, especially in the first couple of months where consistency, habit forming, and side effect monitoring is crucial to success.
Initial Evaluation Fee: $150
Follow Up Fee: $75
We offer two programs that bundle our services to provide a higher value for our more dedicated patients.
Standard Weight Loss Program: $650
Includes the Initial Evaluation and 4 Follow Up visits as well as access to Health Coach Luisa Hays. Fee also includes a 60-90 day supply of peptide therapy (Semaglutide).
An additional $25 fee can be added for Tirzepatide therapy (Supply is limited to 30-60 day).
Comprehensive Weight Loss Program: $799
Includes services of Standard program plus Mitocore supplement, Ketone Meter, Inbody Composition Test, and 1 IV Vitamin Therapy.
Patients who are not enrolled in one of our programs are limited to a 30 day supply of Semaglutide or Tirzepatide and must have a follow up to refill medication.
Additional Weight Loss Testing Includes:
- Inbody Composition Test: $50
- Body composition test to measure lean muscle mass, fat mass, visceral fat, and body fat percentage
- Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): $120
- Measures your baseline metabolism to evaluate for slow metabolism and inability to burn fat (ketosis)
- VO2 Max Test: $150
- Measures your HR Zones to accurately identify your Zone 2 for optimal fat burning exercise training
To learn more about the benefits of weight loss management, make an appointment at Covalent Health by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.