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Physician-Led GLP-1 Programs (2026)

Updated March 2026 | 15 providers ranked

Some programs use NPs or PAs for prescribing, while others are led by board-certified physicians or obesity medicine specialists. If you want the highest level of clinical oversight, these are your options.

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Best results-focused clinic
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Red Mountain Weight Loss logo
In-Person + Telehealth
81

Medical weight loss clinics in AZ and TX with board-certified physicians, in-clinic body composition scans, and GLP-1 programs.

Board-CertifiedBody Comp ScansStrong Results
Starting from

$299/mo

2
Best hospital-affiliated weight management
C
Cleveland Clinic Weight Management logo
In-Person Clinic Insurance Accepted
80

World-class hospital system with interdisciplinary obesity medicine team and insurance-covered GLP-1 prescribing.

World-Class HospitalInsurance CoveredInterdisciplinary Team
Starting from

Free consultation

3
Best in-person clinic
O
Options Medical Weight Loss logo
In-Person Clinic Insurance Accepted
78

Physician-supervised weight loss clinics with in-person GLP-1 prescribing, body composition analysis, and regular check-ins.

In-PersonInsurance AcceptedPhysician-Supervised
Starting from

$349/mo

4
Best specialist care
F
Form Health logo
Form Health Verified
Telehealth Insurance Accepted
78

Board-certified obesity medicine physicians only. Real specialists prescribing GLP-1s, not NPs or PAs. Insurance-friendly.

Obesity Medicine MDsInsurance-FriendlySpecialist Care
Starting from

$149/mo

5
Best budget option
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Found Health logo
Telehealth
77

Most affordable GLP-1 program with board-certified obesity medicine doctors and structured behavior coaching.

Most AffordableCoaching IncludedBehavior-Focused
Starting from

$129/mo

6
Best academic program
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NYU Langone Weight Management logo
In-Person Clinic Insurance Accepted
77

Academic medical center program in NYC with endocrinologists and obesity specialists. Top-tier clinical expertise for GLP-1 treatment.

Academic Medical CenterEndocrinologistsTop-Tier Care
Starting from

$450/mo

7
Best specialist-led care
M
Mochi Health logo
Telehealth Insurance Accepted
77

Board-certified obesity medicine specialists prescribing both brand-name and compounded GLP-1s, with compounded semaglutide from $99/month.

Obesity SpecialistsBrand + CompoundedInsurance Accepted
Starting from

$178/mo

8
Best customer service
L
LifeMD logo
LifeMD Verified
Telehealth
76

Board-certified doctors prescribing GLP-1s with both compounded and brand-name options. Known for responsive customer service.

Responsive SupportBoth Med TypesBoard-Certified
Starting from

$199/mo

9
G
Genesis Lifestyle Medicine logo
In-Person Clinic
72

20+ locations across 9 states with physician-supervised GLP-1 programs targeting 15-20% body weight loss.

Multi-State20+ LocationsPhysician-Led
Starting from

$150/mo

10
Best for insurance-covered brand-name GLP-1s
P
PlushCare logo
PlushCare Verified
Telehealth Insurance Accepted
70

Full-service virtual primary care with board-certified doctors prescribing brand-name GLP-1s and insurance billing.

Insurance AcceptedBoard-Certified MDsSame-Day Appts
Starting from

$20/mo

11
R
RCMC Medical Center logo
In-Person + Telehealth
70

Physician-supervised weight loss clinics in CA and TX with telehealth coverage in 48 additional states through their partner network.

Physician-SupervisedCA & TX ClinicsTelehealth Nationwide
Starting from

$299/mo

12
M
MoKan Weight Loss logo
In-Person Clinic Insurance Accepted
69

Board-certified obesity medicine in Kansas City. Accepts insurance. True metabolic health practice, not a med spa.

Board CertifiedAccepts InsuranceKansas City
Starting from

$200/mo

13
R
RegenCen logo
RegenCen Verified
In-Person Clinic
68

8 Michigan locations from Detroit to Traverse City. 503(b) compounding for lower GLP-1 pricing.

8 MI Locations503(b) PharmacyPhysician-Led
Starting from

$200/mo

14
T
TeleSlim Clinic logo
In-Person + Telehealth
66

Obesity medicine specialist with 10+ medication options. Chicago in-person plus 5 states via telehealth.

Obesity Specialist10+ MedicationsChicago
Starting from

$149/mo

15
Best physician-led compounding
55

Physician-only care (no NPs/PAs). New patient packages from $133/mo. 503A and 503B pharmacies.

Physician OnlyNew Patient Deals503B Pharmacy
Starting from

$133/mo

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