When it comes to medical weight loss, you have more options than ever. Telehealth apps promise convenience. Med spas offer quick visits. But when it comes to actually getting results—and keeping them off—those options often fall short.

At Clinical Nutrition Center, we offer both telehealth and in-person weight loss care, because we know that the best approach depends on your life, your schedule, and your health goals. We’re not here to sell you a subscription. We’re here to build a plan that actually works for you.

Telehealth Weight Loss: The App Reality

Telehealth weight loss apps like Ro and Hims have become popular for one reason: convenience. You fill out a questionnaire, get a prescription, and wait for the medication to arrive.

Here’s what those apps don’t tell you:

• You’re likely working with a nurse practitioner or a doctor who sees thousands of patients — not a specialist in obesity medicine
• There’s little to no ongoing metabolic monitoring — no body composition analysis, no lab work integration, no one looking at your whole picture
• When something goes wrong — side effects, stalled weight loss, medication interactions — you’re sent a FAQ, not a phone call
• You’re a subscription. When you stop the medication, the weight often comes back
• There’s no option to go in-person when you need it — you’re locked into the app model

Telehealth apps can work for some people. But they’re designed to scale, not to personalize.

In-Person Weight Loss: The CNC Difference

At Clinical Nutrition Center, you get to choose how you connect with your care team — and you can change that any time.

Our visit options include:

• Video visits — Face-to-face with your provider from anywhere in Colorado
• Phone consultations — When a call is more convenient than a video session
• In-person visits — At our Greenwood Village office, for body composition analysis, lab work, and hands-on clinical assessment
• e-Visits — Secure asynchronous communication through your patient portal

The best part: You don’t have to choose one and stick with it. Many of our patients use a hybrid approach — video or phone for routine follow-ups, in-person when they want body composition tracking or more time with their provider.

Our approach is built around your life:

• Body composition analysis (SECA scale) — we measure body fat, not just weight
• Metabolic monitoring — lab work to understand your starting point and track progress
• Ongoing clinical oversight — your provider knows your history, not just your current prescription
• Registered dietitian support — built into your plan, not added as an afterthought
• Obesity medicine specialists — Dr. Lazarus is board-certified in Obesity Medicine and has been treating obesity since before it was mainstream

The Bottom Line

Which Is Right for You?

Telehealth may be right if:

• • You live in a rural area with limited access to specialists

• • Your schedule makes in-person visits difficult

• • You’re already healthy and just need medication management

In-person care may be better if:

• • You have complex metabolic needs (diabetes, heart disease, hormonal issues)

• • You’ve struggled with weight loss before and want to understand why

• • You want a team — not just a prescription

• • You’ve tried the apps and didn’t get results

The good news: At CNC, you don’t have to choose one and stick with it forever. Many of our patients start with telehealth visits and transition to in-person care as their needs evolve.