Tampa Bay: what changes your decision
TGH + USF’s obesity-medicine pathway is part of a broader metabolic and bariatric center. Its description includes regular office visits and labs, so medication is only one part of the arrangement. The Palm River Road outpatient location should be confirmed for the particular clinician you book.
Selected local programs
These programs describe medical weight-management services. They are not ranked, and inclusion is not a recommendation for a particular treatment.
TGH + USF Obesity Medicine Program
TGH describes physician-supervised obesity care, nutrition and psychological support, and medication when indicated.1
- Location
- 10740 Palm River Road, Suite 490, Tampa, FL 33619
- Phone
- 813-844-7473
- Cost to clarify
- Complete medical treatment price not published in the reviewed program page
- Before booking
- The program describes weekly office visits and monthly labs; confirm the personal schedule.
The question worth taking to your first call
“What visit and laboratory schedule is expected, and are those charges separate from medication?”
A useful answer explains the sequence: assessment, prescription, payment and follow-up. If one part is unclear, ask for it in writing before comparing the offer.
Local care or an online provider?
| What to compare | Local program | Online service |
|---|---|---|
| Best starting question | Can this team provide the examination, support or coordinated care I need? | Can this service provide appropriate assessment and reliable follow-up in my state? |
| Budget | Ask for the visit, testing, program and medication charges. | Separate introductory pricing from the recurring bill and supply period. |
| Time | Include travel, time off and appointment frequency. | Include messaging response times, delivery and renewal lead time. |
Compare a written local estimate with our provider reviews and provider shortlists. Keep the prescribed product and services consistent before deciding which quote offers better value.
Check the clinician and your coverage
Florida provides an out-of-state telehealth registration pathway for eligible practitioners licensed elsewhere. A Florida license or qualifying registration should be checked for the actual treating clinician. The state insurance FAQ distinguishes policy types and directs some self-insured-plan concerns to the appropriate employer or regulator.
Read the Florida guide for licensing and health-plan resources.
Turn the information into a comparison
Take the same questions to every service: the exact medication, the complete recurring bill, your follow-up arrangement and what happens if you leave.
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Sources & further reading
- TGH + USF Obesity Medicine Program — official program and location information
- Florida Board of Medicine — professional licensing
- Florida Division of Consumer Services — health-plan help
Locations, booking requirements and coverage can change. Ask the office to confirm the details for your appointment.