Medically reviewed by Michael Webster, FNP-BC
Yes. Adults in Florida can start medically supervised weight loss with semaglutide or tirzepatide online through Restored Wellness, a medical wellness clinic in Coral Gables. You complete a health assessment, have a telehealth consultation with our board-certified nurse practitioner, and get ongoing follow-up care without needing to visit the clinic.
How does a virtual weight-loss visit work?
Starting online takes four steps, from the first form to ongoing care.
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Step 1: Complete the online health assessment
You answer questions about your medical history, current medications, past weight-loss attempts and goals. Our nurse practitioner reviews your answers before your consultation, so the visit can focus on you rather than paperwork.
Step 2: Have your telehealth consultation
Next, you meet our nurse practitioner by telehealth. Together you’ll go over:
- Your goals and what you’ve tried before
- Whether semaglutide or tirzepatide suits your health profile
- How the medication works and what to expect in the first weeks
- Possible side effects and how to manage them
- Your follow-up schedule
Medication is prescribed only if it’s medically appropriate for you. Some people are not candidates, and the consultation is where that’s decided. Your provider may also order blood work. Learn more about the lab tests needed before starting medical weight loss.
Step 3: Get ongoing medical supervision
Care continues after your first prescription. At regular check-ins, your nurse practitioner tracks your progress, adjusts your dose when needed and helps you manage side effects. These follow-ups happen online too, and existing patients can request a refill or message us through the patient portal.
Step 4: Visit the Coral Gables clinic if you prefer
You can manage everything online, or come in to see us at 2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd in Coral Gables. Patients from Miami, South Miami, Coconut Grove and across Miami-Dade often use a mix of both.
What is the difference between semaglutide and tirzepatide?
Both are once-weekly prescription medicines that lower appetite and help you feel full sooner. Tirzepatide works on one more hormone pathway than semaglutide.
| Semaglutide | Tirzepatide | |
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| How it works | Mimics the GLP-1 hormone | Mimics two hormones, GIP and GLP-1 |
| FDA-approved brand for weight management | Wegovy | Zepbound |
| How it’s taken | Injection once a week | Injection once a week |
Your nurse practitioner recommends one or the other based on your health history, your goals and how you respond to treatment.
Who qualifies for semaglutide or tirzepatide?
In their FDA-approved forms for weight management, these medicines are for adults with:
According to the FDA labels, they should not be used by people with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer or multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 (MEN 2), or during pregnancy. Be sure to tell your provider about every medication and supplement you take. Your nurse practitioner reviews all of this during your consultation.
What side effects should you expect?
Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, constipation and stomach pain are the most common. They tend to be strongest when you first start or when your dose goes up. If side effects become a problem, your nurse practitioner can change your plan, so mention them at your follow-ups or through the patient portal.
What should you have ready for your virtual visit?
Can you switch between online and in-person visits?
Yes. You can start online and visit our Coral Gables clinic later, or the other way around. Your provider and care plan stay the same either way.
Why do Florida patients choose Restored Wellness?
Michael Webster, FNP-BC, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, handles your assessment, prescription and follow-ups.
Our office is at 2525 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite 300, in Coral Gables. Call us at 305-394-9790.
We also treat hair loss, skin concerns and men’s sexual health.
Explore our medical weight-loss services, read about medical weight management in Miami, or see our page on semaglutide weight loss in Coral Gables.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to live in Coral Gables to get semaglutide online?
No. We see patients across Florida by telehealth, so you can start treatment from home.
Is semaglutide right for everyone?
No. It’s for adults who meet the BMI criteria above and have no conditions that rule it out. Our nurse practitioner decides during your consultation.
Will I need blood work?
Possibly. Depending on your health history, your nurse practitioner may order lab tests before or during treatment.
What if I have side effects between visits?
Contact us through the patient portal or call 305-394-9790. You don’t need to wait for your next appointment.
How much does it cost?
See our current pricing.
Start your online weight-loss assessment
Want to know whether semaglutide or tirzepatide is right for you? Complete our online assessment and book a telehealth consultation with our nurse practitioner.
Have questions first? Contact us.
This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Prescription medication is provided only after an evaluation by a licensed provider.