Medical Weight Loss in Highlands Ranch, CO | Physician-Led Program | CNC
Board-certified obesity physician in Greenwood Village serving Highlands Ranch, CO. SECA body composition, GLP-1 meds, real clinical care. Free preview visit.
Ethan Lazarus, MD
Heather Thomas, PAC
Jamie Shriver, PAC
Stacy Gill, RDN
Mary Ellen Doukakis, RDN
Your GLP-1 prescription doesn’t come from an app. It comes from a physician who knows your labs, your history, and your body composition — because he measured all three.
Clinical Nutrition Center has served the Highlands Ranch area since 2008. Our clinic is located in Greenwood Village — about 10 miles northeast of Highlands Ranch — and patients drive from across Douglas County because the alternative is a telehealth visit with a provider who’s never seen them in person.
Your Nearest Physician-Led Weight Loss Clinic
Clinical Nutrition Center
5995 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #150
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(303) 750-9454
We’re located in Greenwood Village, serving Highlands Ranch and the greater Denver metro. From Highlands Ranch, the clinic is approximately 10 miles — about 20 minutes via C-470 and I-25, depending on traffic.
Why a Board-Certified Obesity Physician Beats Telehealth
Most people starting a GLP-1 medication today do it through a telehealth app. They fill out a questionnaire. A provider they’ve never met approves a prescription. Maybe they talk to a nurse.
That’s not medicine. That’s a lottery ticket with a co-pay.
At CNC, you get something different:
- A physician who actually practices obesity medicine. Dr. Ethan Lazarus is board-certified in obesity medicine and past president of the Obesity Medicine Association. He doesn’t do this as a side service — it’s his specialty.
- In-person body composition analysis. We use the SECA 554, the gold standard for measuring muscle mass, visceral fat, and body fat percentage. Weight on a scale tells you almost nothing. SECA data tells you what’s actually happening inside your body — and what to do about it.
- Real labs, real clinical decisions. Medication dosing isn’t guesswork here. Dr. Lazarus reviews your labs and adjusts doses based on actual clinical data — not protocol templates.
- Dose splitting for cost savings. GLP-1 medications are expensive. We help patients reduce their monthly cost by splitting doses safely and appropriately — something most telehealth providers either won’t do or don’t know how to handle.
- Prior authorization support. Insurance prior authorizations are a maze. Our team helps navigate them so you don’t get blindsided at the pharmacy.
- Someone who answers the phone. When you call CNC, a human picks up. Not a call center. Not a voicemail that takes three days to return.
Services Available at CNC
- GLP-1 medications: Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, oral Wegovy, and Foundayo — learn about current options
- Physician visits: Dr. Ethan Lazarus, Jamie Shriver PA-C, Heather Thomas PA-C
- Registered dietitian visits: Stacy Gill RDN, Mary Ellen Doukakis RDN — nutrition support
- SECA 554 body composition analysis — the most accurate body assessment available
- Free preview visit — 30 minutes with our team before you commit to anything
What Highlands Ranch Patients Are Saying
“I’d been on a GLP-1 through a telehealth service for eight months and lost maybe four pounds. When I switched to CNC, Dr. Lazarus ran the SECA analysis and realized I wasn’t actually responding to the dose I was on. We adjusted — and things changed fast.”
Sarah M., Highlands Ranch, CO
“The telehealth place was convenient, sure. But they never once told me my A1c had dropped from 7.2 to 5.9. CNC caught it at my three-month visit. That’s the difference between a prescription mill and actual medical care.”
Michael R., Parker, CO (also serves Castle Rock and surrounding areas)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a clinic near Highlands Ranch?
Our clinic is at 5995 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #150 in Greenwood Village — approximately 10 miles from Highlands Ranch, about 20 minutes via C-470. Many patients from Highlands Ranch, Parker, and Castle Rock find the drive worthwhile because they get actual in-person care.
Do you offer GLP-1 medications?
Yes. We prescribe Wegovy, Zepbound, Mounjaro, oral Wegovy, and Foundayo. Dr. Lazarus manages all medication plans personally.
What does the first visit cost?
See our Treatment Plans page for current visit pricing and program details. We also offer a free 30-minute preview visit so you can meet the team before committing.
Do you take insurance?
We are out-of-network with most insurance plans. We provide superbills you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. Some patients find their plan covers a portion of visits or medications.
How is CNC different from telehealth?
We practice in-person obesity medicine. Dr. Lazarus reviews labs, performs SECA body composition analysis, and adjusts doses based on real clinical data. Telehealth providers typically follow protocol templates — we practice medicine.
Can I do telehealth visits?
Yes — after your initial in-person visit, some follow-up visits can be done virtually. But your medication management, labs, and body composition tracking happen in person because that’s where the clinical decisions actually get made.
Ready to Start?
Clinical Nutrition Center
5995 Greenwood Plaza Blvd #150
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(303) 750-9454
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Dr. Ethan Lazarus is a board-certified obesity medicine physician and the clinical director of Clinical Nutrition Center in Greenwood Village, Colorado, with over 22 years of experience helping patients achieve lasting metabolic health.
