At Vera Metabolic, you'll work directly with a board-certified physician—not a chatbot or an automated prescription service. I take the time to understand your medical history, lifestyle, work schedule, and goals before creating a personalized treatment plan designed specifically for you.

With newer oral GLP-1 options now available, it's easier than ever to get a prescription — from your PCP, or from a quick online program. If your primary care physician has the time and expertise to manage your obesity care ongoing, that's a wonderful option.

But writing a prescription and managing obesity medicine well are different things. Most PCPs have 15-minute visits covering everything from your blood pressure to your cholesterol to your GLP-1 — there's rarely time left to titrate your dose thoughtfully, troubleshoot side effects, decide between medication options, or address the sleep, stress, and schedule factors that are often driving the weight gain in the first place.

Vera Metabolic is dedicated exclusively to obesity and metabolic health. I coordinate with your PCP when appropriate, but my focus is the ongoing, personalized management that a quick prescription doesn't cover on its own.

Many online programs are designed to make prescribing medication as quick and convenient as possible. If that's all you're looking for, they may be a good fit.

Vera Metabolic was built for people who want more than a prescription. Every patient works directly with a board-certified physician who takes the time to understand their medical history, goals, lifestyle, and the factors contributing to their weight. You'll receive personalized recommendations, ongoing support, medication management when appropriate, and coordination with your other healthcare providers as needed.

My goal is to help you improve your long-term health—not simply help you obtain a prescription.

No. Medication is just one tool—and it's not the right choice for everyone. We'll discuss your goals, medical history, and preferences together, then decide on the approach that best supports your long-term health.

That's exactly who Vera Metabolic was built for.

As a hospital physician, I understand how difficult it can be to prioritize your own health while caring for everyone else. Your treatment plan is designed to fit your demanding schedule—not expect you to live someone else's.

In many cases, yes.

Many people living with obesity also have conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, or sleep apnea. We'll review your complete medical history to determine the safest and most appropriate treatment plan for you. As you lose weight and your metabolic health improves, I'll coordinate with your primary care physician as needed to ensure your other chronic medical conditions and medications are managed safely, including adjusting medications when appropriate.

When medically appropriate, yes.

If a GLP-1 medication is a good fit for you, we'll discuss the benefits, risks, side effects, and alternative treatment options together. My focus is helping you make an informed decision—not prescribing medication simply because it's popular.

This is actually where a lot of online GLP-1 programs fall short. Getting started on a medication is the easy part — the harder part is what happens next: managing side effects, adjusting your dose as your body responds, deciding whether to switch medications if one isn't working well for you, and knowing when you've plateaued and need a different approach.

With new oral options now available alongside the original injectable medications, there are more choices than ever — which also means more decisions that benefit from an experienced physician's judgment. I actively manage this with you throughout your treatment, not just at your first visit.

Appointments are offered by telemedicine and are designed to accommodate the schedules of busy healthcare professionals, including evenings and weekends when available. Current appointment availability can be viewed when scheduling your consultation.

I currently provide telemedicine services to patients located in Florida. If you live in another state, I'd be happy to let you know if I become licensed there in the future. My goal is to expand to additional states over time to serve more healthcare professionals across the country.

Vera Metabolic is a cash-based practice.

This allows me to spend more time with each patient and provide personalized care without the limitations often imposed by insurance. If you have an HSA or FSA, you may be able to use those funds for eligible medical expenses. (You can verify eligibility with your plan administrator.) We can provide a superbill.

Vera Metabolic is launching in Fall 2026. Join our waitlist to be the first to know once we open.