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Semaglutide weight loss treatment in Los Angeles

Physician-Guided Medical Weight Loss

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist used in medical weight management for appropriate patients. At Weight Loss Clinic Los Angeles, treatment is physician-guided and combined with personalized nutrition, body-composition monitoring, lifestyle recommendations, and ongoing medical care.

Semaglutide Weight Loss Program: $300 per month

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What Is Semaglutide?

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that can help regulate appetite, fullness, and food intake. For clinically appropriate patients, semaglutide may support meaningful weight reduction when combined with medical supervision, nutrition, exercise, and long-term lifestyle changes.

At our Los Angeles weight loss clinic, we evaluate much more than your weight. Medical history, medications, metabolic health, nutrition, body composition, and long-term goals are considered before recommending treatment.

Semaglutide Weight Loss Program in Los Angeles

Semaglutide Program

$300/month

Physician-guided medical weight management for eligible patients.

Your treatment program may include:

  • Comprehensive physician evaluation
  • Medical history and medication review
  • Individualized treatment recommendations
  • Weight and body-composition monitoring
  • Nutrition recommendations
  • Laboratory testing when medically appropriate
  • Medication-response monitoring
  • Side-effect and tolerability assessment
  • Long-term weight-maintenance planning

How Can Semaglutide Help With Weight Loss?

Appetite Regulation

GLP-1 signaling affects areas involved in appetite regulation and may help some patients experience less hunger.

Feeling Full Earlier

Patients may feel satisfied with smaller portions, potentially making it easier to reduce overall calorie intake.

Medical Support

Medication is incorporated into a physician-supervised program designed around nutrition, activity, metabolic health, and long-term weight management.

Who May Be a Candidate for Semaglutide?

Semaglutide treatment is not appropriate for every patient. Eligibility depends on BMI, weight-related medical conditions, medical history, medications, previous treatments, and other individual health factors.

  • Adults with overweight or obesity who meet medical criteria
  • Patients who have struggled to achieve adequate results through lifestyle changes alone
  • Individuals with weight-related metabolic risk factors
  • Patients interested in medically supervised weight loss rather than medication-only care
  • Individuals willing to make nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes alongside treatment

A physician consultation is required to determine whether semaglutide or another weight-management option may be appropriate for you.

What Happens During Your Initial Weight Loss Consultation?

1. Medical History Review

We review current and previous medical conditions, medications, allergies, symptoms, weight history, and previous weight-loss treatments.

2. Weight and Body Composition

Weight is evaluated alongside body composition and other clinical factors rather than relying only on a number on the scale.

3. Laboratory Evaluation

Laboratory studies may be recommended when medically appropriate to evaluate metabolic, hormonal, or other health factors that could influence treatment.

4. Personalized Treatment Plan

Your physician develops an individualized strategy that may incorporate medication, nutrition, physical activity, supplements, and additional medical recommendations.

Dr. David Nazarian board-certified internal medicine physician

Medical Weight Loss With Experienced Physician Oversight

Treatment is overseen by Dr. David Nazarian, a board-certified internal medicine physician with extensive experience evaluating metabolic health, weight-management medications, nutrition, supplements, and other factors that may contribute to a patient’s ability to lose weight.

Rather than simply prescribing a medication, treatment recommendations are individualized according to medical history, metabolic risk factors, current medications, treatment response, tolerability, and long-term health goals.

Treatment is overseen by Dr. David Nazarian, a board-certified internal medicine physician with extensive experience evaluating metabolic health, weight-management medications, nutrition, supplements, and other factors that may contribute to a patient’s ability to lose weight.

Rather than simply prescribing a medication, treatment recommendations are individualized according to medical history, metabolic risk factors, current medications, treatment response, tolerability, and long-term health goals.

Semaglutide vs. Tirzepatide

Semaglutide and tirzepatide are both used in modern medical weight management, but they act through different hormone pathways.

  • Semaglutide: GLP-1 receptor agonist
  • Tirzepatide: GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist

There is no single weight-loss medication that is best for every patient. Treatment selection should be individualized based on medical history, goals, prior treatment, tolerability, and physician assessment.

Learn more about Tirzepatide in Los Angeles

Preserving Muscle During Weight Loss

Successful medical weight management should focus on improving body composition, not simply reducing the number on the scale.

Weight loss can include reductions in both body fat and lean tissue. For this reason, our approach may include adequate protein intake, resistance exercise when medically appropriate, nutrition counseling, and body-composition monitoring.

Learn about Nutrition and Body Composition

Semaglutide Side Effects and Medical Monitoring

Like all prescription medications, semaglutide has potential side effects, risks, and contraindications.

Commonly reported gastrointestinal effects may include nausea, reduced appetite, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and vomiting in some patients.

Appropriate dose escalation and ongoing medical monitoring may help patients manage treatment more safely. Your physician should review your complete medical history before prescribing treatment.

More Than a Semaglutide Prescription

Weight regulation is complex. Medication is only one component of successful long-term weight management.

  • Nutrition and caloric intake
  • Protein intake
  • Exercise and resistance training
  • Sleep quality
  • Stress
  • Metabolic health
  • Existing medications
  • Body composition
  • Weight-loss plateaus
  • Long-term weight maintenance

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Why Choose Weight Loss Clinic Los Angeles?

Physician-Guided Care

Your treatment plan is developed with medical oversight rather than relying exclusively on a medication-dispensing model.

Personalized Treatment

Treatment is individualized according to your health history, medications, body composition, metabolic health, and weight-loss goals.

Long-Term Strategy

Our goal is not simply initial weight loss. We also consider muscle preservation, metabolic health, nutrition, and long-term weight maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions About Semaglutide

How does semaglutide help with weight loss?

Semaglutide activates the GLP-1 receptor, which can influence appetite and fullness. For appropriate patients, this may make reducing calorie intake easier as part of a medically supervised weight-management program.

How quickly does semaglutide begin working?

Some patients notice appetite changes relatively early in treatment, while weight reduction generally develops gradually over time. Individual response varies.

How much weight can I lose with semaglutide?

Results vary according to starting weight, medication response, dose, treatment duration, diet, physical activity, underlying health conditions, and individual biology.

Is semaglutide better than tirzepatide?

Neither medication is universally best for every patient. Treatment selection should be individualized based on your medical history, previous treatment, goals, tolerability, and other clinical factors.

Do I need laboratory testing before starting semaglutide?

Laboratory testing may be recommended depending on your medical history, medications, symptoms, and individual health risks.

Will I regain weight after stopping semaglutide?

Weight regain can occur after discontinuing weight-management medication. Long-term nutrition, exercise, lean-mass preservation, and maintenance planning are therefore important components of treatment.

Do you see patients from Beverly Hills and West Hollywood?

Yes. Our Los Angeles weight-management practice serves patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Century City, and surrounding Los Angeles communities.

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Schedule a Semaglutide Consultation in Los Angeles

If you are interested in semaglutide or other physician-guided weight-management options, schedule a comprehensive medical consultation to discuss your health history, weight-loss goals, and appropriate treatment options.

Semaglutide Program: $300 per month

Schedule Your Consultation | Call 877-760-3558

Medical information on this page is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Medication eligibility and treatment recommendations require physician evaluation.

Written by

David Nazarian, MD

Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician with extensive training in obesity medicine and medical weight management. Dr. Nazarian uses an evidence-based, integrative 360° approach that considers metabolic health, hormone and vitamin deficiencies, sleep, nutrition, lifestyle, medications and other medical factors that may affect weight. His care emphasizes individualized evaluation, clear communication, safety, ongoing follow-up and long-term success.

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Medically reviewed by

David Nazarian, MD

Reviewed for clinical accuracy and patient-safety context.

Last medically reviewed: September 12, 2026

Patient Experience

What Patients Say About Dr. Nazarian

Individual experiences vary. Testimonials reflect the experiences of the patients quoted and do not guarantee outcomes.

★★★★★

“Dr. Nazarian and his staff are so knowledgeable and friendly. I am finally losing weight! I feel amazing and I’m getting a lot of compliments.”

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★★★★★

“Dr. Nazarian and his team have made me feel heard and understood as I navigate and try to reach my weight loss goals… His medical weight loss plans feel tailored to each individual.”

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“I really enjoy coming to see Dr. Nazarian in Beverly Hills for weight loss options… He asked questions about my goals and eating habits… I left feeling optimistic.”

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