Medical Weight Loss at PrimeHealth Urgent Care
Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. At PrimeHealth Urgent Care, we offer physician-guided medical weight loss programs to help you lose weight safely, effectively, and sustainably. Our evidence-based approach is available at all of our Florida locations, including Parrish, Sarasota, Bradenton, Ellenton, Estero, Lehigh Acres, Port Charlotte, and West Bradenton. Whether you're looking to lose a few pounds or make a significant transformation, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
We believe that weight loss isn’t just about willpower—it’s about biology, environment, and expert support. Unlike fad diets or one-size-fits-all programs, our medical weight loss services are customized to your unique body, health conditions, and lifestyle. Backed by science and supervised by medical professionals, our program is designed to help you lose weight and keep it off long-term.
Why Medical Weight Loss Works
The Difference Between Medical and Traditional Weight Loss
Traditional weight loss programs often rely on generic advice or short-term gimmicks. In contrast, medical weight loss at PrimeHealth Urgent Care involves a personalized, physician-supervised strategy rooted in clinical science. It’s not just about cutting calories—our approach considers hormones, metabolism, medications, lab results, and lifestyle factors to build a safe and effective plan that works for your body.
Our providers work with each patient to understand the root causes of weight gain. For some, that may involve hormonal imbalances or underlying medical conditions. For others, it could be a result of medication side effects, emotional eating, or years of poor nutrition education. Whatever the case, our team uses medical insight—not just guesswork—to identify obstacles and build a strategy to overcome them.
Supervised by Medical Professionals
One of the core advantages of medical weight loss is that it is overseen by licensed healthcare providers. This ensures your progress is monitored closely, your safety is prioritized, and your results are grounded in clinical best practices. With regular check-ins, lab testing, and ongoing support, your care team helps you adjust your plan as needed so you continue to make progress.
Because weight loss is a medical concern as well as an aesthetic one, our team is also equipped to screen for related conditions like prediabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and thyroid issues. Addressing these conditions early—often through weight loss itself—can lead to a dramatic improvement in your long-term health.
Customized Plans That Fit Your Life
Every person’s weight loss journey is unique, so we never use a cookie-cutter approach. After your initial consultation, our team develops a personalized medical weight loss plan that may include:
- Nutritional guidance tailored to your lifestyle and dietary preferences
- Safe and effective prescription medications to support metabolism or reduce appetite
- Regular monitoring of progress and lab values to ensure safety and effectiveness
- Behavioral and lifestyle coaching to address habits, motivation, and stress eating
- Education about long-term health maintenance beyond your goal weight
We also consider your day-to-day life when designing your program. Whether you're a busy parent, a working professional, or someone living with chronic conditions, we make sure your plan is manageable and flexible enough to keep you moving forward.
GLP-1 Medications and Other Medical Tools
Some patients may benefit from the use of FDA-approved medications like semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) or other GLP-1 receptor agonists. These medications help regulate blood sugar, slow digestion, and curb appetite—making it easier to reduce calorie intake and lose weight steadily over time. When appropriate, these are prescribed under the supervision of our providers, who monitor dosage, side effects, and progress closely.
We also offer alternative weight loss medications for those who may not be eligible for GLP-1s. Medication is never required to succeed in our program, but when used responsibly, it can provide critical support for patients who face metabolic resistance or significant barriers to lifestyle change.
What to Expect from PrimeHealth’s Medical Weight Loss Program
Initial Consultation and Evaluation
Your medical weight loss journey begins with a comprehensive consultation. During this visit, our provider will take your medical history, perform a physical exam, and order any necessary lab work. This helps us understand your metabolic health, current risk factors, and potential barriers to weight loss.
We’ll ask about your current lifestyle, eating habits, activity levels, and past weight loss attempts. We’ll also screen for mental and emotional health challenges like depression, anxiety, or disordered eating patterns that could affect your journey. From there, we develop a custom plan that sets realistic goals while addressing your specific health profile.
Customized Plans Based on Your Body and Goals
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to weight loss. That’s why our medical weight loss plans are tailored to each individual. Your plan may include nutritional counseling, behavior modification, exercise recommendations, and—when appropriate—prescription medication to support appetite control or metabolic function.
Some patients may benefit from GLP-1 medications, such as semaglutide, which have been shown to significantly improve weight loss outcomes when combined with lifestyle changes. These medications are offered under the careful supervision of our medical team and only after evaluating your health history and lab results to ensure they’re appropriate for you.
Others may benefit from a medically supported low-calorie diet, meal replacements, or structured fasting protocols. Throughout the process, your plan is monitored and adjusted to reflect your progress and changing needs.
Regular Check-ins and Ongoing Support
Consistency and accountability are essential for long-term success. Our medical weight loss program includes regular follow-up visits to track your weight, adjust your treatment plan, and address any challenges that arise. These check-ins help keep you motivated and allow us to catch potential plateaus or side effects early on.
Our providers not only offer medical oversight but also encouragement, problem-solving, and realistic goal-setting. We help you identify patterns, celebrate victories, and stay focused on long-term outcomes rather than quick fixes.
Why Florida Residents Choose PrimeHealth for Medical Weight Loss
Local, Convenient Access Across Southwest Florida
With eight locations across Southwest Florida, PrimeHealth Urgent Care makes it easy to access expert medical weight loss care close to home. Whether you live in Parrish, Sarasota, Bradenton, Ellenton, Estero, Lehigh Acres, Port Charlotte, or West Bradenton, you can start your journey at a location convenient to you.
Each clinic offers walk-in availability and extended hours, making it easy to stay consistent with check-ins, labs, or medication refills. We know that life is busy—our flexible model ensures your weight loss journey fits into your schedule.
Compassionate, Non-Judgmental Care
Many people avoid seeking help for weight loss due to shame or fear of judgment. At PrimeHealth, we meet every patient with empathy, encouragement, and respect. Our team is trained to listen without judgment and to support your goals without shaming your past. Whether you’ve been struggling with weight for years or have recently gained weight due to medication or life changes, you deserve care that sees you as a whole person—not just a number on the scale.
Our providers are also skilled in helping patients break the cycle of “yo-yo” dieting. Instead of chasing rapid results that fade quickly, we focus on gradual, sustainable changes that add up to lifelong health and confidence.
A Focus on Total Wellness
Medical weight loss at PrimeHealth isn’t just about shedding pounds. It’s about building a healthier, more energized version of yourself. We look at the full picture—your lab results, energy levels, sleep quality, mental health, and long-term disease risk—to guide our approach. As you lose weight, we’ll help you monitor other vital signs of wellness, such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose levels, so you can see the full health impact of your efforts.
We also emphasize the importance of building habits you can stick with. From smarter food choices to improved sleep routines and stress management strategies, our providers help you craft a lifestyle that supports your weight loss goals and keeps the results going long after the scale hits your target.
Who Can Benefit from Medical Weight Loss?
Our medical weight loss program is open to adults of all ages and backgrounds who are ready to improve their health through safe, supervised care. Whether you’re:
- Struggling to lose weight on your own
- Living with obesity or pre-obesity
- Managing weight-related conditions like Type 2 diabetes or hypertension
- Preparing for surgery and need to lose weight safely
- Looking to prevent future health complications
…our program is designed to meet you where you are and help you make sustainable progress.
We understand that no two bodies are the same, and everyone’s reason for seeking weight loss is personal. That’s why our team provides individualized, compassionate care that puts your goals and needs first.
Your Journey Starts Today
Weight loss is not a straight line. There will be ups and downs, victories and challenges—but with PrimeHealth Urgent Care by your side, you never have to go it alone. Our medically supervised program is here to give you the tools, structure, and support you need to take back control of your health.
With clinic locations throughout Southwest Florida, expert providers who care about your success, and a personalized plan built around your body, medical weight loss at PrimeHealth is more than just a program—it’s a partnership for life. Whether you're ready to start now or just want to learn more, we invite you to visit your nearest clinic or schedule an initial consultation.
