Tampa Bay: what changes your decision
TGH’s obesity-medicine program describes a combination of clinical, nutrition and behavioral support. Its published visit and testing rhythm is worth clarifying before calculating a monthly budget. Ask which appointments and labs apply to your plan and how they are billed, rather than assuming every patient uses the same schedule.
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.
Put this question beside the quote
“What visit and laboratory schedule is expected, and are those charges separate from medication?”
Treat the answer as part of the quote. A program fee, an insured office visit and an all-in cash package are different billing arrangements; the cheapest headline may not be the smallest complete bill.
Compare the bill and the care arrangement
| 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 both sides of the purchase
A Florida telehealth offer may use a Florida license or the state’s qualifying out-of-state registration pathway. Verify the treating clinician’s authorization. For the bill, identify whether your policy is fully insured or self-funded before choosing a complaint or appeal route; the state consumer guidance explains those distinctions.
Read the Florida guide for licensing and health-plan resources.
Compare the complete commitment
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.