Refresh Medical · St. Petersburg, FL
A physician-supervised program built around your labs, your metabolism and your goals — with semaglutide and tirzepatide options, metabolic testing and monthly clinical follow-up — for St. Petersburg residents from Downtown and Old Northeast to Snell Isle, Gulfport and the beaches.
What is medical weight loss?
Medical weight loss is a clinician-directed approach that treats excess weight as a chronic, hormone-driven condition. Instead of a one-size diet, your physician measures what is driving weight gain, prescribes evidence-based therapy when it is appropriate, and adjusts the plan every month using real data.
Every patient is evaluated and followed by a licensed physician — not a template. Your medical history, current medications, blood pressure, labs and body composition shape the plan, and we monitor for safety at every visit.
When you qualify, we prescribe weekly GLP-1 therapy that quiets appetite signaling and slows gastric emptying so you feel full sooner and stay full longer.
We look for the “why” before choosing the “how.” Testing reveals thyroid, insulin, hormonal and inflammatory patterns that quietly work against fat loss.
*In pivotal trials, average loss was about 15% of body weight with semaglutide 2.4 mg and up to about 21% with tirzepatide at the highest dose, alongside lifestyle changes. Individual results vary.
Who it’s for
Most adults who have tried diet and exercise on their own — and watched the weight come back — are good candidates for an evaluation. Prescription therapy is generally considered when:
*Such as type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea or fatty liver disease.
None of these automatically rules you out of care. Your physician will review them with you and may recommend a different path.
Why Refresh Medical
You see a licensed physician at the start and throughout. Dose changes, labs and safety decisions are never delegated to an app.
Your plan is built on your resting metabolic rate, labs and body composition — and it changes when your numbers change.
Rapid loss can cost lean mass. We pair medication with protein targets and strength guidance so you lose fat, not strength.
You see program fees up front. Medication is quoted separately and plainly, with no surprise add-ons and no lock-in contracts.
Saturday visits, telehealth follow-ups across Florida, and nutrition plans that work with Gulf grouper and shrimp, Florida citrus, the Saturday Morning Market and dinners out on Central Avenue.
Stopping medication shouldn’t mean starting over. We plan your taper and long-term habits before you reach your goal.
Our process
Tell us your goals and health history. We confirm eligibility and schedule you within days.
Blood work, resting metabolic rate and body composition create your clinical baseline.
Your physician reviews results, explains your options and designs your medication and nutrition plan.
Dose adjustments, side-effect management, coaching and progress scans keep you moving.
A tapering and habit plan keeps the weight off once you reach your goal.
Patient results
Our patients track weight, waist, blood pressure and energy. Here is a sample of typical journeys with our program.
Representative examples shown for illustration. Results vary by individual and are not guaranteed. Medication outcomes depend on adherence, dose, diet and medical history.
Program pricing
Program fees cover clinical care, testing and coaching. Prescription medication is quoted separately after your consultation, based on the option you and your physician choose.
The complete medical starting point.
$199 one-time
Everything for active, supervised treatment.
$349 / month
Deeper testing and higher-touch coaching.
$549 / month
Medication is billed separately. HSA/FSA funds are commonly eligible. Insurance coverage for weight-loss medication varies by plan — we’ll help you verify and provide documentation for reimbursement.
Patient stories
Real experiences from neighbors across Downtown, Old Northeast, Snell Isle, Kenwood and Gulfport.
“Three other programs never looked at my labs. Here, they found my insulin resistance first. The food noise went quiet in week three and I’ve lost 41 pounds without feeling deprived. I’m back to walking the Crescent Lake loop every morning.”
“When I had nausea after a dose increase, my doctor adjusted my plan the same day. I never felt like a number. My blood pressure medication was cut in half, and I’m riding the Pinellas Trail again on weekends.”
“Menopause changed everything for me. They treated the hormones and the weight together. I’m down 28 pounds and finally sleeping through the night. The dietitian even helped me plan around dinners on Beach Drive.”
“I was skeptical of injections, but the team explained every step and the metabolic testing showed exactly what was going on. Now Saturday mornings at the market are about the produce, not the pastries.”
“Between work and the heat, I thought I’d never stay consistent. The telehealth follow-ups made it easy, and the strength plan kept my energy up. I just did the Pier walk without stopping once.”
About us
Refresh Medical was founded in St. Petersburg on a simple belief: weight management deserves the same rigor as any other chronic condition. We combine physician oversight, modern metabolic testing and compassionate coaching in a calm, private clinic — not a crowded weight-loss center.
We’re a local practice. Our patients are your neighbors in Downtown, Old Northeast, Snell Isle, Kenwood, Historic Uptown, Lakewood Estates, Gulfport and across Pinellas County, and we build every plan around the way people actually live here: sunrise walks at Vinoy Park, weekends at Fort De Soto, summer heat and humidity, hurricane season, and dinners on Central Avenue or Beach Drive.
Our team
Medical Director · Internal & Obesity Medicine
Leads clinical protocols and oversees every prescribing decision, with a focus on metabolic health and women’s hormones.
Nurse Practitioner · Weight Management
Runs monthly follow-ups, dose titration and side-effect management with a calm, practical approach.
Registered Dietitian
Builds protein-forward, flavor-first nutrition plans and strength guidance that protect lean muscle.
Visit us
Patients visit from across the city and Pinellas County, with easy access from I-275, the Gandy Bridge and the Howard Frankland Bridge for Tampa patients. Not nearby? Follow-up visits can be completed by secure telehealth anywhere in Florida.
Neighborhoods we serve
Near St. Pete landmarks: The Pier, Beach Drive, Vinoy Park, The Dalí Museum, Tropicana Field and Central Avenue.
FAQ
Can’t find your answer? Book a consultation and ask your physician directly.
Medical weight loss is a physician-directed program that treats excess weight as a chronic, hormone-influenced condition. Instead of a generic meal plan from a gym or commercial weight-loss center, your St. Petersburg doctor reviews your health history and lab work, may prescribe medications such as semaglutide or tirzepatide when appropriate, and monitors your progress and safety every month.
Refresh Medical serves patients across St. Petersburg and Pinellas County, including Downtown St. Pete, Old Northeast, Snell Isle, Historic Uptown, Kenwood, Euclid–St. Paul’s, Crescent Lake, Lakewood Estates, Tyrone, Pasadena, Gulfport, St. Pete Beach and Treasure Island. Patients also come from Pinellas Park, Largo, Clearwater and Tampa via I-275, the Gandy Bridge and the Howard Frankland Bridge.
Prescription GLP-1 therapy is generally considered for adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or a BMI of 27 or higher with a weight-related condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or sleep apnea. Your St. Pete physician confirms eligibility after a medical history and lab review. People who are pregnant or have a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or MEN 2 are not candidates.
Results vary. In large clinical trials, adults using semaglutide 2.4 mg lost about 15% of their body weight on average and those on the highest dose of tirzepatide lost up to about 21%, alongside diet and activity changes. Most St. Petersburg patients notice appetite changes in the first few weeks, with steady loss across the first six months. We track body composition so you lose fat while protecting muscle.
GLP-1 medications are FDA-approved for chronic weight management and have been widely studied. The most common side effects are nausea, constipation, diarrhea and fullness, usually mild and most noticeable when the dose increases. Because St. Petersburg summers are hot and humid, we also coach hydration and electrolytes, since dehydration can make side effects worse. We start low, increase gradually and are available between visits to adjust your plan.
Our Evaluate package is $199 one-time, Medical Weight Loss is $349 per month and Metabolic Premier is $549 per month. Prescription medication is quoted separately after your consultation. Insurance coverage for weight-loss medication varies widely among Florida plans; we help you verify benefits and provide documentation for reimbursement, and HSA/FSA funds are commonly eligible.
Your first visit includes a medical history review, vitals, a body-composition scan, a fasting lab panel and a resting metabolic rate test when indicated. Your physician then explains your results, discusses medication and nutrition options and, if you are a candidate, builds your personalized plan. Same-week appointments are often available, and Saturday visits are offered by appointment.
Obesity is a chronic condition, and appetite signals often return when GLP-1 therapy stops, so some weight regain is common without a plan. We prepare for this from day one with protein and strength habits, gradual dose tapering when you reach your goal and a maintenance schedule that keeps your physician involved.
Yes. Your first evaluation and body-composition testing happen in person at our St. Petersburg clinic. After that, many follow-up visits can be completed by secure telehealth for patients anywhere in Florida, from Tampa and Clearwater to the beaches, with in-person visits scheduled for periodic scans and lab work.
Yes. Our dietitian builds plans around real life, including Gulf grouper and shrimp, Cuban and Mediterranean menus, fresh produce from the Saturday Morning Market and dinners downtown. You learn to prioritize protein, order smaller portions and handle appetite changes on GLP-1 therapy without giving up local restaurants.
We recommend strength training two to three times a week, which protects muscle during weight loss, plus easy daily movement. St. Petersburg makes that simple: walking at Vinoy Park or along the waterfront, the Crescent Lake loop, cycling the Pinellas Trail or paddling near Fort De Soto. In summer we suggest early-morning or evening sessions and extra hydration.
Hurricane season is part of life on the Gulf coast, so we plan for it. Visits can move to secure telehealth when roads or the clinic are affected, and we work with you before a storm on dosing, refills and safe medication storage, including how to keep injectable pens properly cooled if the power goes out.
Limited availability this month
Book now and your $199 evaluation fee is credited toward your first month in the Medical Weight Loss program.