Ongoing Obesity Care With Your Physician

Your treatment needs may change as your health, medications and daily life change. Signature Care Membership provides ongoing Obesity Medicine and metabolic care with the physician who knows your history.

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What Signature Care Membership includes

Signature Care Membership

$200per month for ongoing care after the initial consultation.

Membership is $200 per month and follows the initial consultation. The consultation is a separate service and is not credited toward membership.

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I use regular follow-up to assess your response to treatment, address difficulties and adjust your plan. You work directly with me throughout your care.

No minimum commitment

Cancel within 30 daysIf you are not satisfied

Included

Your membership includes

Monthly physician visits and accountability check-ins.
Direct communication with me by text and email between appointments.
Ongoing obesity management, including nutrition, physical activity and medication when appropriate.
Body composition analysis as part of your care.
Evaluation and follow-up of relevant metabolic, hormonal and micronutrient lab results.
Medication prior authorizations and insurance appeals when needed.
Review of prescription concerns, treatment tolerability and side effects.

How follow-up guides your treatment

We review how treatment is affecting your health and whether the recommendations remain practical. That may involve discussing appetite, changes in weight, medication tolerability, laboratory findings or barriers to following the plan.

I also consider sleep, stress, hormonal concerns and emotional wellbeing when they affect your care. These are part of the clinical picture we review together.

Body composition provides information that weight and BMI alone cannot offer. We consider those findings alongside your broader assessment and health goals.

How medication management works

When medication is appropriate, I discuss its role within your treatment plan and reassess it during follow-up. I can address prescription changes or resends and review side-effect concerns between appointments.

I also review existing medicines that may contribute to weight gain. If another clinician prescribes a medication, any proposed change is considered in coordination with that clinician. You should not stop or change a prescribed medicine on your own.

How I advocate for medication access

I personally handle medication prior authorization requests and appeals when appropriate. If insurance coverage is unavailable, I help explore current self-pay options and affordability within your plan.

The insurer determines coverage, and pharmacies charge separately for medication. My role is to help you understand and navigate those arrangements as part of your care.

How lab testing fits into membership

Membership includes my evaluation and interpretation of relevant lab results. Testing is personalized to your medical history, existing results and clinical concerns; it is not a standard panel ordered for everyone.

Laboratory testing is billed separately. You may use insurance where covered, or access discounted self-pay pricing through Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp. Supplements are also purchased separately. See pricing and payment information for details.

How we work with your other clinicians

This membership dedicates time to your weight and metabolic health. I consider your broader medical history and coordinate with your primary care clinician and specialists while they continue care outside the scope of this practice.

You can learn more about that relationship on How Care Works.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I see the same physician each month?

Yes. I conduct your physician visits and handle clinical communication directly. Your ongoing care stays with the physician who performed your assessment.

Can I contact you between appointments?

Yes. Text and email access are included in membership. This access supports your ongoing care and does not replace emergency services.

Does membership include medication costs?

No. Medication management and advocacy are included, but pharmacies bill for the medication itself. Coverage and your out-of-pocket cost depend on your plan and prescription.

Can you help if insurance denies a medication?

I pursue prior authorizations and appeals where appropriate. If coverage remains unavailable, we can discuss self-pay options and alternatives that fit your care.

Do I have to take weight management medication?

No particular medication is required or promised. Treatment decisions follow your assessment and include discussion of the benefits, risks and alternatives relevant to you.

Is the initial consultation included?

No. The consultation establishes your assessment and written plan before ongoing membership begins. See current fees and inclusions.

Can I have an in-person appointment?

In-person appointments are available on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Virtual care is also available in the four states served. See appointment availability.

Is there a minimum commitment?

There is no minimum membership commitment. A patient may cancel within 30 days if they are not satisfied. Please review the membership terms before enrolling.

Medical Disclaimer: This information is educational and does not replace individual medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

How to begin ongoing care

Start with the initial consultation so we can establish your medical assessment and treatment plan. We can then discuss whether membership fits your needs.

There is no minimum membership commitment. A patient may cancel within 30 days if they are not satisfied.

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