McAllen, TX Weight Loss Medication Online | TeleSlim Clinic
Weight Loss Medication in McAllen, TX: Online Care from a Texas-Licensed Physician
McAllen, in Hidalgo County, is one of the largest cities in the Rio Grande Valley. If you want prescription weight-loss care from a physician who focuses on obesity medicine, you can see one by video from home.
Why McAllen patients choose video visits
The Valley is a long way from San Antonio, and many people balance work, family and long commutes. A video visit fits around your schedule and removes the drive, with monthly follow-ups the same way.
What care looks like for McAllen patients
- Book a $99 video visit and complete a short health history.
- Meet Dr. Diala Alatassi, MD, DABIM, DABOM, FACP by video. She is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and licensed in Texas. You need to be in Texas at the time of the visit.
- Decide on a plan together. That may include an FDA-approved medication when appropriate, plus nutrition and activity guidance. Not everyone qualifies for a prescription.
- Fill your prescription at a pharmacy you choose in McAllen or nearby. We do not dispense medication.
- Follow up monthly for dose changes, side effects and progress.
Medications your physician may discuss
Depending on your health history, options may include Zepbound, Wegovy, oral Wegovy, Foundayo, phentermine and Qsymia. See our full guide to weight loss medications in San Antonio. Not sure where to start? See questions to ask before starting weight loss medication. All of these carry important safety information, and your physician reviews it with you before you start.
Serving McAllen and nearby
We care for adults 18 and older who are located in Texas at the time of the visit, including McAllen (Hidalgo County) and nearby communities such as Edinburg and Harlingen. For the wider area, see our Rio Grande Valley page.
McAllen questions
Is there a TeleSlim Clinic office in McAllen?
No. TeleSlim Clinic has an office in San Antonio at 2018 Ave B, Suite 300, San Antonio, TX 78215, and all visits are conducted by video, so you do not need to travel.
How do I get my medication?
If a prescription is appropriate, it goes to the pharmacy you choose. We do not dispense medication, and we do not offer compounded GLP-1 medications.
Do you take insurance?
We do not bill insurance for our own visits, but we handle prior authorization for your medication, send prescriptions and lab orders to the pharmacy or lab you choose where your insurance can be used, and provide a superbill you can submit to your insurer. Reimbursement is not guaranteed.
Do you serve the whole Rio Grande Valley?
We care for adults 18 and older who are located in Texas at the time of the visit, including across the Rio Grande Valley.
Cost and how to get started
TeleSlim Clinic visits are self-pay: $99 for the first video consultation and $99 per month for physician follow-up, with lower per-month rates on 3-month, 6-month and annual plans (see our cost guide for San Antonio). The medication is a separate cost paid at the pharmacy or through manufacturer programs. Cash prices for weight-loss medications typically run about $150 to $450 per month depending on the medicine and dose, and they change over time, so ask your pharmacy for the current price. We provide a superbill you can submit to your insurer, but reimbursement is not guaranteed (see insurance and weight loss medication in San Antonio).
TeleSlim Clinic does not dispense medication, and we do not offer compounded GLP-1 medications. If your physician prescribes a medicine, the prescription goes to the pharmacy you choose. Visits are by video with Dr. Diala Alatassi, MD, DABIM, DABOM, FACP, who is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine and licensed to practice in Texas. TeleSlim Clinic serves adults 18 and older.
Book your $99 video visit to talk through your options with a Texas-licensed physician.
Related reading: online weight loss doctor in San Antonio, what weight loss medication costs in San Antonio.
This page is general education, not medical advice. Whether a medication is appropriate is a decision made by a physician after an evaluation. Individual results vary. Always read the manufacturer's full prescribing information.
