Weight loss, the way an endocrinologist practices it.
Medical Weight Loss · Zepbound · Mounjaro · Wegovy · Ozempic
Weight is governed by hormones and metabolism — the very science of endocrinology. Dr. Farhad Hasan, MD, MPH pairs FDA-approved GLP-1 therapy with individualized lifestyle care to deliver results approaching bariatric surgery — no powders, no shakes, no gimmicks. In person in Wexford, and by telehealth across Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Why most weight loss programs fail
Your body defends its weight. Diet and exercise matter — but the body resists weight loss through hormonal, neural, and gut mechanisms. Those systems carried our ancestors through famine; today they quietly undo diets, more forcefully with age and with every year of carrying extra weight.
Biology deserves a biological answer. This is why willpower-based programs relapse — and why medications acting on those same hormonal pathways have transformed the field. Dr. Hasan treats the physiology underneath: appetite regulation, insulin resistance, thyroid and other hormonal contributors, and metabolism itself.
The medications, chosen by a specialist
Four FDA-approved GLP-1 injectables lead the field — Zepbound and Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Wegovy and Ozempic (semaglutide). In clinical trials, patients on tirzepatide lost up to about 60% of their excess weight within a year — approaching bariatric-surgery results without an operating room. Which medication is right depends on your history, coexisting conditions, coverage, and goals; matching therapy to physiology is precisely an endocrinologist's work.
Now in pill form. Oral GLP-1 therapy has arrived: Foundayo (orforglipron) and oral Wegovy are FDA-approved for weight management, and the newly approved oral Ozempic serves patients with type 2 diabetes. For those who prefer to skip the injection, the option finally exists.
GLP-1 micro-dosing. For some patients, lower individualized doses are the wiser strategy — for tolerability, for maintenance after weight loss, or when standard titration isn't appropriate. Here, micro-dosing is physician-supervised and tuned to your response and labs — never a one-size protocol.
FDA-approved only. Dr. Hasan does not prescribe compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide, where dose and purity aren't assured. When cost is the barrier, there are better paths — he helps you navigate coverage and manufacturer savings programs, which can lower costs substantially, sometimes to zero.
How weight loss care works here
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Initial consultation
A full 60-minute evaluation with Dr. Hasan — your history, prior attempts, physiology, and goals — in person or by video. Bloodwork assessing your hormones and metabolism is ordered at this visit.
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Membership-based follow-up
Monthly check-ins with Dr. Hasan — a portal message or brief call — to titrate doses, manage side effects, and keep progress safe and on course.
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Progress you can measure
Periodic labs and InBody body-composition analysis safeguard lean mass and catch nutritional gaps early — so what you lose is fat, not health.
Membership details and rates live on the pricing page. Bloodwork and most medications are billed to your insurance as usual, and an itemized superbill is provided on request.
How the care compares
GLP-1 prescriptions are everywhere now — med-spas, online platforms, weight-loss franchises. Here is what changes when an endocrinologist leads the care.
| Chia Endocrinology & Wellness | Med-Spas & Online GLP-1 Platforms | |
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| Who treats you | A board-certified endocrinologist, every visit | Rarely a physician — typically a nurse or medical assistant |
| Before prescribing | Thyroid, hormonal, and metabolic causes evaluated | A questionnaire and a credit card |
| What's prescribed | FDA-approved medications only | Often compounded, unverified versions |
| Monitoring | Monthly check-ins; periodic labs & InBody analysis | Auto-refills |
| Muscle preservation | Measured and protected deliberately | Rarely measured |
| If problems arise | Your physician manages them directly | "Contact support" |
Ready to begin?
Book your full evaluation with Dr. Hasan, or call the office and we'll help you take the first step.
Your physician
Farhad Hasan, MD, MPH — board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism and in Internal Medicine, with a Harvard MPH earned as a Fulbright Scholar and fellowship training at the University of Virginia. Weight, hormones, and metabolism are one system, and he treats them as one — in person in Wexford, or by telehealth across Pennsylvania and Ohio. Verify board certification.
Nutrition Support
Medication opens the door. Nutrition walks you through it.
GLP-1 therapy changes appetite; a registered dietitian makes sure what you eat within it protects muscle, energy, and long-term habits. That expertise is built into the practice — and entirely optional, for patients who want it.
Annie Rauch, MS, RD
Annie holds both a bachelor's and master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Ball State University. Her craft is translating nutrition science into guidance that fits real life — meeting patients where they are, rebuilding a healthy relationship with food, and supporting chronic conditions through medical nutrition therapy.
Sessions with Annie are optional and offered at a discounted rate for members — there when you want the extra support.
Common questions about medical weight loss
Why should an endocrinologist manage weight loss?
Which weight loss medication is right for me?
Are the new weight loss pills available here?
Will I lose muscle along with fat?
What is GLP-1 micro-dosing?
Do you prescribe compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide?
Will I need medication forever?
Can medical weight loss be done by telehealth?
How is ongoing care structured?
Do you take insurance?
Prefer to talk it through first? A complimentary 15-minute phone call with Dr. Hasan is available — schedule it here.