About Semaglutide And Tirzepatide

Choose MDTW because our providers bring something most wellness clinics can’t: over 20 years of shared clinical experience, starting in bariatric surgery and now in functional wellness. We’re physician-owned, in-person, and deeply invested in your results — not a telehealth company, not a franchise. We offer evidence-based treatments for hormone health, weight loss, sexual health, hair restoration, and more, with personalized care that treats you as an individual. Schedule a free consult to experience the difference.

MDTW’s GLP-1 weight loss program combines quality-vetted compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide with physician oversight, personalized dosing, nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and body composition tracking — all at prices below brand-name alternatives.

What sets us apart is the depth of experience behind your care. Dr. Oliak performed over 3,000 bariatric surgeries before transitioning to GLP-1 weight loss — giving him a clinical understanding of weight management that most GLP-1 providers simply don’t have. Together, he and PA Mollet have specialized in weight loss for over 20 years and helped thousands of patients achieve lasting results. Schedule a free consult to get started.

In you are a candidate for treatment, as determined on the day of your consult, you can start your treatment the same day.

Yes! If you are a candidate, based on an evaluation by a board-certified clinician that includes an in-office testosterone test, get your first dose of testosterone in the office the same day.

Every patient is different, however, most feel the effect of the medication within 1-3 days and see the scale start to move within 1-2 weeks.

Studies show that patients lose an average of 15% of their weight with semaglutide, and 21% of their weight with tirzepatide. These are averages – individual patients can lose more or less than the average. Our experience has been that these medications, when combined with good eating and exercise habits, enable most patients to lose substantial weight.

Semaglutide works in the body like GLP-1, which is an intestinal hormone that is important for regulating appetite and cravings. Tirzepatide works in the body like GLP-1 also, but also works in the body like GIP, which is another intestinal hormone that regulates appetite. In terms of results, tirzepatide on average works better to control hunger and cravings than semaglutide, and on average is more effective at lower doses. Studies show that weight loss results, while impressive with both medications, is better with tirzepatide.

Semaglutide and tirzepatide are administered as a weekly subcutaneous injection. You can do the injections at home (we will teach you how) or come in the office weekly for your injections.

Compounding pharmacies buy pharmaceutical grade medications from drug manufacturers (same as pharmaceutical companies) and sell them in a wider variety of formulations (mixtures of medications, dosages, forms of delivery like topical, vaginal, sublingual) than what is available from pharmaceutical companies.

We use only large, US-licensed compounding pharmacies that buy their pharmaceuticals from FDA registered manufacturing facilities, and provide certificates of analysis to prove the integrity of the pharmaceuticals they use.

Possible side effects include nausea, heartburn, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and constipation. These symptoms, when they occur, tend to be mild and go away on their own. The most common time for these side effect to happen is when you first start treatment, and when your dose is increased. Other possible risks, which can be avoided or minimized with good care and good eating and exercise habits, include dehydration and muscle loss.

When GLP-1 medication is stopped, hunger and craving suppression go away. Often, when GLP-1 medication is used as a tool to change eating and exercise habits, weight loss can be maintained when the medication is stopped. For some patients, a maintenance plan with injections spaced out longer than 1 week is effective. For others, another course of GLP-1 medication when weight regain starts is effective. After you reach your goal weight, we will help you decide what approach would be best for weight maintenance.

No — and here’s why that works in your favor. By not billing insurance, we eliminate prior authorizations, surprise bills, and the time pressure that rushes most medical appointments. You get unhurried, focused care with a provider who actually knows you. We accept all major credit/debit cards, HSA and FSA, and offer 0% financing for treatment packages.