Losing weight can be frustrating when nutrition and exercise alone do not produce the progress you expected. Hormones, medications, chronic health conditions, sleep, stress, and other factors can affect your appetite, metabolism, and ability to maintain a healthy weight. Medical weight loss provides professional guidance to help you understand these factors and develop a plan that fits your health needs.
My Primary Care NP offers individualized medical weight loss services for adults who want structured, compassionate support. Lana Kim, DNP, is a nurse practitioner and practice owner who considers your overall health rather than treating weight as an isolated concern.
What Is Medical Weight Loss?
Medical weight loss is a provider-guided approach to losing excess weight and improving your health. Unlike a commercial diet plan, it begins with a review of your medical history, current medications, lifestyle, previous weight-loss attempts, and possible weight-related conditions.
Your plan may include:
- Realistic weight and health goals
- Nutrition and activity recommendations
- Behavioral strategies
- Regular progress monitoring
- Prescription weight-loss medication when appropriate
- Coordination with your primary care needs
Medication is not automatically included in every plan. Lana will discuss whether medication may be appropriate based on your health history, treatment goals, potential risks, and current prescriptions.
Who Can Benefit From Medical Weight Loss?
Medical weight loss may be appropriate if you have struggled to lose weight independently, regained weight after previous attempts, or developed health concerns related to excess weight.
Prescription medication is commonly considered for adults with a body mass index of 30 or higher. It may also be considered for adults with a BMI of 27 or higher and a weight-related condition, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or type 2 diabetes.
BMI is only one part of the evaluation. Your medical history, waist measurement, laboratory results, current symptoms, and personal goals may also influence your plan.
Which Weight-Loss Medications Are Available?
My Primary Care NP evaluates patients for several medical weight-loss options. Depending on your needs, your plan may include:
- Tirzepatide: A weekly injectable medication that acts on GIP and GLP-1 pathways involved in appetite and food intake
- Semaglutide: A weekly GLP-1 medication that can help regulate appetite and support reduced calorie intake
- Phentermine: An oral appetite suppressant intended for short-term use in appropriate patients
Each medication works differently and has specific precautions.
What Does a Medical Weight-Loss Plan Include?
Your first visit focuses on understanding your health, challenges, and goals. Lana may review your blood pressure, weight history, medications, eating habits, activity level, sleep, and relevant laboratory results.
Follow-up visits provide opportunities to evaluate your progress, address side effects, adjust your plan, and discuss barriers.
Progress is not measured only by the number on the scale. Improvements in energy, mobility, blood pressure, blood sugar, confidence, and daily habits may also matter.
PHENTERMINE WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
First Visit
Personalized Provider Consultation
Meet one-on-one with your NP for a comprehensive assessment to determine whether oral phentermine is a safe and appropriate option for your weight loss goals.
$115
(Initial fee)
- Consultation and medical evaluation
- Weight and vital signs assessment
- Oral phentermine prescription, if appropriate, sent to your pharmacy
- Personalized nutrition and lifestyle recommendations
Follow-Up Care
Monthly Check-in
Reconnect with your NP to review your results, assess how treatment is going, and continue your medication when appropriate.
$115
(every 4 weeks)
- Progress assessment with your provider
- Weight and vital signs check
- Phentermine refill sent to your pharmacy, when appropriate
- HSA and FSA eligible
Semaglutide WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
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COMPOUNDED GLP-1 (SEMAGLUTIDE)
Personalized Semaglutide Program
Compounded semaglutide from a U.S.-licensed pharmacy, dosed and managed with your NP each week. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved finished drug products.
$165
(Initial fee)
then choose the ongoing plan that fits you — all-inclusive (medication, provider visit, vitals, dose adjustment)
Pay As You Go
$115
/week
Pay as you go
4-week Plan
$437
/4 wks
$109/week
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3-month Plan
$1,242
/12 wks
$103/week
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- Custom dosing, adjusted with your NP each visit
- Weekly in-office or telehealth check-ins
- HSA & FSA accepted
- No contract — cancel anytime
BRAND-NAME (WEGOVY®)
Prescription Weight Management
Your NP writes a Wegovy prescription. Available as a weekly injection or oral tablet — you fill it at your pharmacy, with ongoing visits for monitoring and dose management.
$165
(Initial Fee)
then $100/month follow-ups – medication purchased separately at pharmacy
- Weekly injection or oral tablet — ask your provider
- Monthly in-office or telehealth visits
- Medication purchased separately at pharmacy
- HSA & FSA accepted
- No contract — cancel anytime
Tirzepatide WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM
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COMPOUNDED GLP-1 (TIRZEPATIDE)
Personalized Tirzepatide Program
Receive compounded tirzepatide from a U.S.-licensed pharmacy with ongoing NP oversight and individualized dosing throughout treatment.
$165
(Initial fee)
then choose the ongoing plan that fits you — all-inclusive (medication, provider visit, vitals, dose adjustment)
Pay As You Go
$155
/week
Pay as you go
4-week Plan
$589
/4 wks
$147/week
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3-Month Plan
$1,674
/12 wks
$139/week
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- Individualized dosing based on your progress and provider assessment
- Weekly appointments available in-office or via telehealth
- HSA & FSA accepted
- No long-term commitment — cancel anytime
BRAND-NAME (ZEPBOUND®)
Prescription Weight Management
Meet with your NP to determine whether Zepbound® is appropriate for you and receive a prescription to fill through your pharmacy. Continued visits provide ongoing monitoring and dosage adjustments as needed.
$185
(Initial Fee)
Then $99/month for continued care – medication purchased separately
- Available in pre-filled pens or single-use vials
- Monthly appointments in-office or via telehealth
- HSA & FSA accepted
- No long-term commitment — cancel anytime
Why Choose My Primary Care NP for Medical Weight Loss?
My Primary Care NP combines weight-management support with adult primary care. This makes it possible to consider how your weight, medications, chronic conditions, mental health, sleep, and preventive care may affect one another.
The practice is guided by patient-centered care, accessibility, excellence, compassion, respect, and collaboration. Lana Kim, DNP, works with you to create practical recommendations rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all program. The goal is to help you make informed decisions and build a plan that supports your quality of life.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Weight Loss
Build a Healthier Weight-Loss Plan in Bel Air
You do not have to navigate confusing diets and medication choices alone. My Primary Care NP provides personalized medical weight loss in Bel Air, Maryland, with attention to your overall health and long-term goals. Call 410-417-9322 to discuss your options and arrange a consultation with Lana Kim, DNP.
