Physician-led care by David Nazarian, MD, a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with extensive training in obesity medicine and medical weight management.
A comprehensive, physician-led approach combining appropriate medication therapy with nutrition, metabolic evaluation, body-composition monitoring and long-term follow-up.
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 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.
$300/month
Physician-guided medical weight management for eligible patients.
Your treatment program may include:
GLP-1 signaling affects areas involved in appetite regulation and may help some patients experience less hunger.
Patients may feel satisfied with smaller portions, potentially making it easier to reduce overall calorie intake.
Medication is incorporated into a physician-supervised program designed around nutrition, activity, metabolic health, and long-term weight management.
In an FDA-reviewed weight-management study of adults with obesity or overweight plus a weight-related condition, participants received lifestyle counseling in addition to study treatment. These are study averages—not a prediction of individual results.
Participants achieving at least 5% weight loss at week 68
Participants achieving at least 10% weight loss at week 68
Source: FDA prescribing information, Study 1. Trial population, dosing, adherence and outcomes may differ from an individual patient’s experience. View FDA source.
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.
A physician consultation is required to determine whether semaglutide or another weight-management option may be appropriate for you.
We review current and previous medical conditions, medications, allergies, symptoms, weight history, and previous weight-loss treatments.
Weight is evaluated alongside body composition and other clinical factors rather than relying only on a number on the scale.
Laboratory studies may be recommended when medically appropriate to evaluate metabolic, hormonal, or other health factors that could influence treatment.
Your physician develops an individualized strategy that may incorporate medication, nutrition, physical activity, supplements, and additional medical recommendations.
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.
Both medications are used in modern medical weight management, but they work through different incretin pathways.
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
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
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.
Weight regulation is complex. Medication is only one component of successful long-term weight management.
Explore Weight Loss Injections Los Angeles
Your treatment plan is developed with medical oversight rather than relying exclusively on a medication-dispensing model.
Treatment is individualized according to your health history, medications, body composition, metabolic health, and weight-loss goals.
Our goal is not simply initial weight loss. We also consider muscle preservation, metabolic health, nutrition, and long-term weight maintenance.
Emerging treatment research: Patients comparing newer therapies can also read our educational guide to retatrutide clinical trials and how retatrutide differs from semaglutide and tirzepatide. Retatrutide remains investigational and is not FDA approved.
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.
Some patients notice appetite changes relatively early in treatment, while weight reduction generally develops gradually over time. Individual response varies.
Results vary according to starting weight, medication response, dose, treatment duration, diet, physical activity, underlying health conditions, and individual biology.
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.
Laboratory testing may be recommended depending on your medical history, medications, symptoms, and individual health risks.
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.
Yes. Our Los Angeles weight-management practice serves patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hollywood, Century City, and surrounding Los Angeles communities.
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.
Our current physician-guided Semaglutide program is $300 per month. The initial comprehensive physician evaluation is separate. Medication eligibility, laboratory testing, and any additional services are individualized.
Laboratory testing may be recommended depending on your medical history, symptoms, current medications, and clinical risk factors. Testing is not identical for every patient.
Follow-up frequency depends on your medical history, treatment response, side effects, dose changes, nutrition, hydration, and other clinical factors. Ongoing monitoring helps determine whether treatment should be continued, adjusted, or changed.
There is no single best medication for every patient. Semaglutide and tirzepatide act on different incretin pathways and have different indications, contraindications, side-effect profiles, and expected responses. See our Tirzepatide Los Angeles page or our Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide comparison.
Our physician-led medical weight-loss practice serves patients from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Century City, Westwood, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Culver City, Hollywood, Bel Air, Marina del Rey, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Downtown Los Angeles, and nearby communities.
Weight Loss Clinic Los Angeles serves patients from throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Patients commonly visit us from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Century City, Westwood, West Los Angeles, Brentwood, Santa Monica, Culver City, Hollywood, Hollywood Hills, Bel Air, Marina del Rey, Venice, Malibu, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Downtown Los Angeles, and surrounding communities.
For patients searching for physician-guided medical weight loss, GLP-1 treatment, weight-loss injections, or medication management near Los Angeles, our team provides individualized evaluation and ongoing medical oversight.
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.
Reviewed for clinical accuracy and patient-safety context.
Last medically reviewed: September 12, 2026
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.”
Andrea Albright — Google review
★★★★★“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.”
A Casey — Google review
★★★★★“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.”
Lizzette L. Schneider — Google review
