Physician-supervised program
Physician-supervised medical weight loss with Dr. Patrick Oben, using GLP-1 injections or pills when appropriate. Options may include brand-name or compounded injections, plus clinic services included at no extra charge.
Dr. Oben evaluates, prescribes when appropriate, and follows your progress.
GLP-1 medications are a central treatment tool when they fit your medical needs.
The exact medication and formulation are selected only after clinical evaluation.
The program
Dr. Patrick Oben supervises this program in Ankeny. GLP-1 injections and pills are central treatment tools when appropriate, supported by evaluation, ongoing medical follow-up, and clinic services that stay inside the in-person program.
A board-certified obesity-medicine physician reviews fit, prescribes only when appropriate, and follows your response.
A GLP-1 injection or oral medication may be considered after evaluation. The route and specific medication depend on your clinical needs.
Injection options may be brand-name or compounded. These are different products and are not interchangeable.
In-person members receive InBody, UltraSlim red light, Ballancer lymphatic care, Power Plate, nutrition guidance, and optional Quest labs at no extra charge.
A consultation does not promise a prescription, a named brand, or a compounded formulation. Candidacy, product, and dose are individual clinical decisions.
How treatment works
Medication is important here, but it is not offered in isolation. The pathway connects physician evaluation, a GLP-1 injection or pill when appropriate, ongoing monitoring, and practical in-person or virtual support.
Review your history, current medications, goals, and optional Quest Diagnostics labs.
If appropriate, Dr. Oben may prescribe an injection or pill and select the route, product, and dose.
Review response, tolerability, medication access, and whether the plan should change.
Use nutrition guidance, coaching, and the included clinic services that apply to your care path.
What to expect
The first visit is a medical consultation. Medication and included clinic services follow only after that evaluation.
Share your history, goals, and current medications. Optional Quest labs can be ordered when they help with a safe start.
If treatment is appropriate, the plan may be in-person with included clinic services, virtual care, or support around brand-name medication you obtain separately.
Review response and tolerability. In-person members use the included services during the month.
Candidacy
GLP-1 treatment is not automatic. Dr. Oben evaluates whether medication is appropriate and whether an injection, pill, or non-medication path fits you.
Ongoing supervision
Medical weight loss changes over time. Follow-up keeps the medication plan connected to how you are responding rather than leaving you with a prescription alone.
Benefits and limits
GLP-1 medications can be an important part of care, but the program does not promise a prescription, a specific product, or a fixed amount or pace of weight loss.
Life beyond the scale
Progress can mean more than the number on the scale. The aim is a medical plan that helps you move through daily life with greater comfort, energy, and confidence while treatment decisions remain individual.
Included in the in-person program
These visits sit inside the monthly in-person program. They support measurement, recovery, and follow-up. They are not a substitute for medical evaluation, and they are not a promise of a specific result.
Personalized medication oversight with regular progress reviews.
Track body composition so progress is not limited to the number on the scale.
A 30-minute red-light session is included with the in-person program.
A 30-minute session is included. High-dose plans may use a longer 45-minute session.
A short whole-body vibration session is included with the in-person month.
High-dose and longer packages may include EMSCULPT NEO muscle-toning sessions. Availability depends on the plan you start.
Access and cost
These are current program starting points from the Ankeny pricing sheet. The exact product, dose, and path are decided after consultation.
Semaglutide from $325 per month. Tirzepatide from $475 per month. Includes physician care and the listed clinic services.
First month from $195 for semaglutide and $295 for tirzepatide with the current $25 first-month adjustment. Includes medical management, nutrition, and coaching.
$300 per month for WellForm care and included clinic services when you purchase brand-name Zepbound through LillyDirect.
Before you book
Board-certified obesity-medicine physician
Board-certified obesity-medicine physician · GLP-1 injections and pills · Brand-name or compounded injections · Clinic services included
Physician authority
This is physician-supervised care, not a medication storefront. Dr. Oben evaluates candidacy, selects treatment when appropriate, and follows the clinical response.
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