Common Medical Weight Loss Questions & Answers

When Diet Doc began in 2009, we operated 22 physical locations across the United States, but our patients’ weight loss success rate was only in the low 60% range. After surveying some of our patients, we found that needing to go to a location in person was often a barrier to success—many of them didn’t have the time to drive to a physical location to pick up their medications, get assistance from a doctor, or seek nutritional advice. For our patients’ convenience, we eliminated physical locations and converted to telemedicine. Since then, our patients’ success rate has risen to 97%.

Telemedicine is a method of utilizing secure video software or phone calls as a way of establishing a doctor/patient relationship. The concept was originally developed to help doctors and specialists in rural areas consult with each other and their patients more frequently, increasing the quality of healthcare in remote regions. Since the early 1990s and 2000s, telemedicine has grown into a global method of providing convenient healthcare to all.

The total cost of a Diet Doc doctor consultation, personalized diet plan, medication, and other products varies based on each patient’s weight loss program and budget. The lowest amount new patients need to get started is $299, with a monthly average cost of $199 during the course of their weight loss treatment.

Yes. Diet Doc patients only talk to real doctors who are licensed to practice medicine in the U.S., were educated in the U.S., and reside in the U.S.

Diet Doc’s consultants are physicians and doctors who personally help each patient create a unique, individualized weight loss and/or anti-aging plan. We do not take shortcuts by hiring nurses or assistants to consult with patients—you can be sure that you’re speaking with an expert on every call.

Diet Doc strictly focuses on medical weight loss. We do not offer primary care health solutions.

Diet Doc is NOT designed to handle medical emergencies. Contact 911 if you are experiencing a medical emergency.

Diet Doc will only provide care for adults ages 18 years and older. However, in rare cases, if approved by a doctor, minors can receive nutritional guidance only (no prescription medications).

Yes! This is one of the most common questions asked by struggling dieters, and we want to help. We are trained medical professionals who will work with you to help you not only understand why you’re struggling to lose weight but find a long-term weight loss solution that will improve your overall health. Read more about our genetic testing services for weight loss.

Yes. Our patients’ health records are kept totally private, and we employ robust encryption methods to protect your personal information. You determine who can see the information in your record.

Yes. Diet Doc visits are available outside of the United States.

Physicians have up to two (2) business days to diagnose or ask for more information if needed.

We require an intake with specific questions to make sure our Diet Doc providers can customize a diet plan for each individual in order to achieve the highest rate of success.