Traverse City, MI Online Weight Loss Doctor
Traverse City, MI Online Weight Loss Doctor
Looking for a weight loss doctor in Traverse City, Michigan? Traverse City is the Grand Traverse County seat on Grand Traverse Bay. TeleSlim Clinic brings board-certified obesity medicine care to adults in Traverse City by secure video, so you can be evaluated for FDA-approved weight loss medication without a trip to a clinic.
At a glance
- Where: video visits from home in Traverse City and anywhere in Michigan
- Your physician: Dr. Diala Alatassi, MD, board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, licensed in Michigan
- Visit cost: $99 initial consultation, then $99 per month for physician follow-up
- Medication: FDA-approved prescriptions sent to the pharmacy you choose; TeleSlim Clinic does not dispense medication
- Not offered: compounded GLP-1 medications
Care that works in every season in Traverse City
Northern and lakeshore Michigan communities see long winters and heavy seasonal traffic, and specialists can be far from home. Video visits keep your care steady in Traverse City no matter the season or the road conditions.
How care works for patients in Traverse City
- Book a video visit. Complete a short health history, then meet Dr. Alatassi from home.
- Get a medical evaluation. She reviews your history, current medicines and goals to decide which options, if any, fit you.
- Prescription to your pharmacy. If a medication is appropriate, it is sent to a pharmacy near you in Traverse City or in a nearby community.
- Follow up monthly. Dose changes, side effect management, nutrition and activity guidance continue through monthly visits.
Medications your physician may discuss
Options can include Zepbound (tirzepatide), Wegovy (semaglutide), oral Wegovy (semaglutide pill) and Foundayo (orforglipron), along with other approved options when appropriate. See the full weight loss medications guide. Whether a medicine is right for you is decided by a physician after an evaluation.
What it costs
TeleSlim Clinic is cash-pay: $99 for the first consultation and $99 per month for follow-up, with lower monthly rates on 3-month, 6-month and annual plans. Medication is paid separately at the pharmacy and typically runs about $150 to $450 per month depending on the medicine and dose. Read the cost guide and the insurance guide.
Nearby communities we serve
TeleSlim Clinic also serves Cadillac, Baldwin, Bellaire and Petoskey, along with the rest of the Northern Lower Michigan area. See our Detroit online weight loss doctor page for the full list of Michigan communities we serve.
FAQs about weight loss care in Traverse City
Do I need to travel to a clinic from Traverse City?
No. Every TeleSlim Clinic visit is by secure video, so you can attend from home in Traverse City or anywhere in Michigan. TeleSlim Clinic does not see patients in person.
Does TeleSlim Clinic accept insurance for visits in Traverse City?
TeleSlim Clinic is cash-pay and does not bill insurance. You can request a superbill and submit it to your insurer for possible reimbursement of the visit fee, which is not guaranteed. See our insurance guide for more.
Which pharmacy can I use in Traverse City?
Prescriptions are sent to the pharmacy you choose, such as a Meijer, Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, Walmart or Costco location near you. Availability varies by town, so check which stores near Traverse City stock your medicine.
What if bad weather or a long drive keeps me from an appointment?
Video visits do not depend on road conditions. As long as you have a phone, tablet or computer with a camera and a good connection, you can attend from home.
Meet your physician
Dr. Diala Alatassi, MD, DABIM, DABOM, FACP is Chief Medical Officer of TeleSlim Clinic. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and is licensed to practice in Michigan. All TeleSlim Clinic visits are conducted by video with a board-certified physician.
Request your free consultation to see whether TeleSlim Clinic is a fit for you in Traverse City.
This page is general education, not medical advice. Whether a medication is appropriate is a decision made by a physician after an evaluation. TeleSlim Clinic provides care by video and has no office in Traverse City. Individual results vary.
