If you have been thinking about losing weight but are not ready for surgery, or your progress has stalled and nothing seems to work, you do not have to figure it out alone. Dr. Baptista's Medical Weight Loss Program combines prescription weight loss medication, including GLP-1 medications, with something no prescription alone can provide: a dedicated medical team, a structured plan, and a doctor who treats your whole health, not just the number on the scale.
Why a Surgeon-Led Program Is Different
Weight loss medications are everywhere right now. Online pharmacies, med spas, and walk-in clinics can all write a prescription. What is rare is a program built around you.
Dr. Baptista is a bariatric surgeon who has helped thousands of patients lose weight. That experience changes how your care works. Before any medication is prescribed, he evaluates your full health picture: your history, your current medications, your goals, and your insurance coverage. And because he offers the complete range of weight loss options, medication, surgery, or both, his only interest is the path that actually works for you.
What the Program Includes
This is not a prescription and a "good luck." It is a six-month structured program, because lasting results take more than a refill.
- A comprehensive evaluation with Dr. Baptista to build your personalized plan
- Weight loss medication, if appropriate for you, selected together based on your health and coverage
- Monthly follow-up visits to track progress, adjust your medication, and answer your questions
- Nutrition guidance from our dietitian to build habits that last
- A dedicated patient care specialist who knows your name and your journey
You May Be a Good Candidate If...
- You want to lose a significant amount of weight without surgery
- You have tried dieting on your own and the weight keeps coming back
- Your weight loss has stalled after bariatric surgery, whether Dr. Baptista performed it or another surgeon did
- You want to lose weight safely before a planned surgery
The only way to know for sure is a conversation. Call (904) 724-2263 or schedule online, and we will find out together.
About the Medications
The program may include GLP-1 medications, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, as well as other FDA-approved weight loss medications. No single medication is right for everyone, and we do not promote one over another. The right option for you, if any, is determined with Dr. Baptista during your evaluation. To learn more, visit our Weight Loss Medications page.
Insurance and Cost
Every patient's coverage is different. Our team will assist you in verifying your benefits, however insurance coverage can vary based on your specific plan and it is always subject to change. We encourage patients to contact their insurance provider directly to confirm coverage and benefits for the services and medications they will receive. Call our office at (904) 724-2263 and we will help you understand your options.
If Medication Is Not Enough
Some patients reach their goals with medication and support alone. Others discover along the way that surgery is the right next step. Because your program is led by a bariatric surgeon, that conversation happens with the doctor who already knows you, and your care continues without starting over somewhere new. That is the advantage of one practice offering the complete picture.
How It Works
Schedule your consultation.
Call (904) 724-2263 or request an appointment online.
Meet with Dr. Baptista.
A full evaluation of your health, your goals, and your options.
Start your program.
Medication if appropriate, nutrition guidance, and a team behind you.
Check in monthly.
We track progress, adjust as needed, and keep moving toward your goal.
Weight loss medications are prescription medications and are prescribed only after an individual medical evaluation. This page is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results vary.