Weight Loss Clinic in Miami. Physician-supervised. FDA-backed.
Walk into our Brickell clinic. Meet your physician face-to-face. Get a full medical evaluation and start a real GLP-1 weight loss protocol (semaglutide or tirzepatide), physician-supervised, with ongoing monitoring.
Why Nothing Has Worked — Until Now
Here's what most weight loss programs won't tell you: research shows that fewer than 5% of people who lose weight through dieting alone keep it off after five years. Not because they stopped trying, because the body actively fights back.
When you lose weight, your metabolism slows down. Your hunger hormones spike. Your brain sends louder and louder signals to eat. It's not willpower failure. It's your body doing exactly what it's designed to do: protect its fat stores.
A DEXA body composition scan can reveal the full picture: how much visceral fat you're carrying, your lean mass, and where you're starting from.
How GLP-1 medications change the equation
Semaglutide and tirzepatide work directly on the hormones that control hunger and satiety. They quiet the constant noise, the cravings that hijack your decisions, the obsessive food thoughts that make every meal a negotiation.
Patients describe it the same way over and over: for the first time in their lives, they're not thinking about food every second of the day.
That's not a shortcut. That's medicine addressing the root cause.
Named doctors. Real credentials.
No anonymous "providers." You'll know exactly who's managing your treatment.
Dr. Angel Rivera, M.D.
Board-Certified · University of Medicine & Health Sciences · Medical Director, Strong Health
Metabolic health, GLP-1 therapy protocols, and physician-supervised weight loss. 15+ years of clinical experience in South Florida.
Strong Health Medical Team
Board-Certified Physicians · Obesity Medicine Specialists · Full-Spectrum Weight Loss Care
GLP-1 medication management, nutritional counseling, and long-term weight maintenance strategies. Bilingual (English/Spanish).
How Our Miami Weight Loss Program Works
Built around three principles: physician oversight, medication access, and ongoing accountability. No gimmicks, no meal replacement shakes, no mandatory supplement purchases.
Medical Evaluation
Your journey starts with a thorough medical evaluation with a licensed physician, not a health coach, not a questionnaire reviewed by someone you'll never meet. We review your full health history, current medications, lab work, and weight loss goals to determine whether GLP-1 therapy is appropriate for you.
Not everyone is a candidate for semaglutide or tirzepatide, and we'll tell you upfront. If another approach is better suited to your situation, we'll point you in the right direction. No pressure, no upsell.
Personalized Treatment Plan
Based on your evaluation, your physician prescribes the medication and dosage that fits your medical profile. We offer both semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic® and Wegovy®) and tirzepatide (the active ingredient in Mounjaro® and Zepbound®), with dosing protocols that follow clinical guidelines for safe, effective weight loss.
Ongoing Medical Monitoring
This isn't a "get your prescription and figure it out" operation. You have scheduled check-ins with your physician to track progress, adjust dosing, review labs, and address any concerns. We monitor the metrics that matter, not just the number on the scale, but blood pressure, A1C, cholesterol, liver function, and other markers that tell the full story of your health.
When your bloodwork improves, when your doctor takes you off your blood pressure medication, when your sleep apnea resolves... those are the wins that outlast any number on a scale.
What Results Can You Expect from GLP-1 Weight Loss Medication?
Clinical trials for semaglutide showed an average weight loss of approximately 15% of body weight over 68 weeks[1]. Tirzepatide trials showed even higher averages, up to 22.5% of body weight in some study arms[2].
Appetite Reduction Begins
Most patients notice a significant decrease in food noise (the constant background hum of cravings and hunger that's been running your decisions for years). Some early nausea is common and usually manageable.
Visible Weight Loss
Clothes fit differently. Energy levels improve. Friends and family start noticing. Lab work often shows early improvements in blood sugar, triglycerides, and cholesterol.
Substantial Results
Many patients report feeling like a different person, not just physically, but emotionally. Confidence returns. Activities that felt impossible become routine. Health markers continue to improve, and some patients begin reducing or eliminating other medications under their doctor's supervision.
Target Weight & Maintenance
Patients approach or reach their target weight. The focus shifts to maintenance: sustaining the habits, adjusting medication as needed, and ensuring long-term metabolic health.
The weight loss is real. But what patients tell us matters even more is what comes with it: sleeping through the night, keeping up with their kids, fitting into an airplane seat without anxiety, shopping for clothes with excitement instead of dread.
What Miami Patients Are Saying
I lost 47 pounds in six months on tirzepatide. For the first time in 15 years, I'm not thinking about food constantly. Dr. Rivera adjusted my dose twice based on labs. That's the kind of attention you don't get from an app.
I tried Ro and Found before Strong Health. Both sent me pills through the mail with zero follow-up. Here, they actually check my bloodwork, adjust my medication, and I can call the office if something feels off. Down 38 lbs and my A1C dropped from 6.4 to 5.2.
The food noise is gone. I can't explain it any other way. I used to plan my entire day around meals and now I just... eat when I'm hungry and stop. I've lost 52 pounds and my blood pressure medication was cut in half.
My wife and I both started the program. She's on semaglutide, I'm on tirzepatide. Between us we've lost over 90 lbs. The Brickell office is easy to get to and the Saturday hours work for our schedule.
Why Miami Patients Choose Strong Health
Transparent Pricing, No Hidden Fees
We publish our pricing upfront because you deserve to know what you're paying before you walk through the door. No surprise supplement charges, no mandatory add-ons, no "complex visit" billing codes that inflate your bill.
Real Physicians, Not Auto-Generated Coaching
Your care is managed by a licensed physician, not an algorithm, not a chatbot, not a health coach reading from a script. When you have a question about your medication, your side effects, or your labs, you talk to a doctor who knows your case.
Fast, Reliable Medication Access
Prescription delays are the #1 complaint across telehealth weight loss platforms. At Strong Health, we've built our process to eliminate the gaps. Your prescription is coordinated before your medication runs out, not three weeks after.
No Long-Term Contracts
We don't lock you into 6- or 12-month commitments. You stay because the program is working, not because you're trapped in a billing cycle. If you need to pause or stop, you can. No cancellation fees, no runaround.
Insurance Coordination Support
GLP-1 insurance coverage is complex: employer exclusions, prior authorization requirements, formulary restrictions. We help you understand your coverage options and, where possible, assist with prior authorization submissions to maximize your benefits.
Is a Medical Weight Loss Clinic Right for You?
You don't need to have "tried everything" to qualify, but if you have, you already know that another diet plan isn't the answer. GLP-1 medications address the biological mechanisms that made those programs fail, giving you a medical advantage that willpower alone cannot provide.
Every month without treatment is another month of elevated blood sugar, rising cholesterol, worsening sleep apnea, and compounding cardiovascular risk. These conditions don't pause while you research. They progress.
If you're unsure whether you're a candidate, that's exactly what the consultation is for. No commitment, no quiz that ends in a credit card form. Just a conversation with a physician who can tell you whether this approach makes sense for your body and your goals.
BMI of 30 or higher (clinically obese), or BMI of 27+ with at least one weight-related health condition such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or sleep apnea
History of unsuccessful weight loss attempts through diet and exercise alone
Recent health scare or alarming lab results that make weight loss medically urgent
Currently managing obesity-related conditions and looking to reduce or eliminate medications
Semaglutide vs. Tirzepatide — Understanding Your Options
Both semaglutide and tirzepatide are injectable GLP-1 receptor agonists approved for weight management. They work by mimicking hormones that regulate appetite and blood sugar, helping you feel full sooner, stay full longer, and reduce the mental fixation on food.
Semaglutide
Targets the GLP-1 receptor. Widely studied and FDA-approved for chronic weight management since 2021.
Clinical trials showed average weight loss of approximately 15% of body weight[1].
Tirzepatide
Targets both the GLP-1 and GIP receptors, a dual-action approach. FDA-approved for weight management in 2023.
Higher average weight loss in clinical trials, with some participants losing over 20% of body weight[2].
Your physician will recommend the medication best suited to your health profile, insurance coverage, and treatment goals. Both are administered as a once-weekly injection, a small subcutaneous shot that most patients describe as virtually painless. For patients interested in complementary approaches to body composition, learn about peptides for stubborn belly fat.
Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Weight Loss in Miami
Frequently Asked Questions
Medical Weight Loss Clinic Serving Miami and South Florida
Centrally located in Miami's Brickell financial district with easy access from I-95, the Metrorail, and plenty of parking.
Miami's outdoor lifestyle awaits
Miami's year-round outdoor lifestyle, from beach days to waterfront dining, means looking and feeling your best isn't just vanity. It's about fully participating in the life this city offers.
Whether you want to walk the boardwalk without knee pain, enjoy Calle Ocho without dreading photos, or finally feel confident at the beach, medical weight loss can help you get there.
We also offer testosterone replacement therapy at our Miami clinic for patients whose hormonal profile contributes to weight management challenges.
Serving communities across Miami-Dade
Strong Health is proud to serve patients across the greater Miami area and surrounding South Florida communities.
References & Sources
- [1]Wilding JPH, Batterham RL, Calanna S, et al. "Once-Weekly Semaglutide in Adults with Overweight or Obesity (STEP 1)." N Engl J Med, 2021. Link →
- [2]Jastreboff AM, Aronne LJ, Ahmad NN, et al. "Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity (SURMOUNT-1)." N Engl J Med, 2022. Link →
- [3]Rubino D, Abrahamsson N, Davies M, et al. "Effect of Continued Weekly Subcutaneous Semaglutide vs Placebo on Weight Loss Maintenance (STEP 4)." JAMA, 2021. Link →
- [4]Frias JP, Davies MJ, Rosenstock J, et al. "Tirzepatide versus Semaglutide Once Weekly in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes (SURPASS-2)." N Engl J Med, 2021. Link →
You've Done Enough on Your Own. Let Medicine Do What Willpower Can't.
You don't need another meal plan. You don't need another app. You need a physician who understands the biology of weight loss and can prescribe the medication that addresses it at the source.
Strong Health's medical weight loss clinic in Miami is here when you're ready. No judgment, no contracts, no hidden costs. Just medicine that works and a team that shows up for you.