Telemedicine GLP-1 Care for Patients Located in California
Clear information about video visits for patients located in California. The clinic confirms availability, visit format, technology requirements, timing, and any in-person steps before care.
How it works
- Review the information and complete the initial screening. It does not create a clinician-patient relationship or guarantee eligibility.
- Complete the medical intake. Include your history, medications, allergies, goals, and the location where you will be during the visit.
- Confirm availability and format. The team confirms the available schedule, current technology requirements, and whether the visit may occur by video.
- Receive an individual review. The clinician decides whether an in-person visit, examination, testing, additional records, or another local step is needed.
- Clinical decision separately. A prescription is considered only when the clinician determines it is appropriate. A prescription or specific medication is not guaranteed.
- Pharmacy confirmation separately. Only if a prescription is approved and the dispensing pharmacy can fulfill it for the patient's location, the pharmacy confirms packaging and shipping details before fulfillment. Confirm the price separately before paying.
- Individualized follow-up. Frequency, format, testing, and any adjustment depend on clinical needs and response.
When telemedicine may be considered
- You will be physically located where the clinic confirms the visit may occur.
- You have a compatible device, stable internet, and a private place for the visit.
- You can provide the records, measurements, or testing the clinician requests.
- You are comfortable discussing whether self-administration would be appropriate and what training or support you would need.
When an in-person step may be appropriate
- The clinician determines that a physical examination, testing, or other local assessment is needed.
- Your symptoms or side effects need in-person evaluation or urgent care.
- You prefer an in-person visit and the clinic confirms availability.
- Technology, records, location, or another individual factor makes a video visit inappropriate.
What is confirmed for each visit format
- The clinical decision. The clinician reviews the available information and decides which format and next steps are appropriate.
- The applicable price. Review published prices and confirm the exact charge before paying. Medication, if prescribed, is charged separately.
- The exact product. Only if a prescription is approved and the dispensing pharmacy can fulfill it for the patient's location, the pharmacy confirms the product, price, availability, packaging, and shipping details before fulfillment.
- The follow-up plan. The clinician determines frequency, testing, and whether a visit should occur by video or in person.
- Language support. You may request Spanish-language support; confirm availability and response times when scheduling.
What may require in-person care
The clinician decides whether an examination, testing, urgent assessment, or another local step is needed. The team confirms the location, availability, and timing of any clinic visit separately. In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Availability by location
This page describes the telemedicine option for patients located in California. The clinic confirms applicable licensure, patient location, and availability before scheduling. Do not use this page as confirmation of coverage in another state. Tell the team before a visit if your location changes so it can confirm next steps.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do the entire program via telemedicine in California?
Many consultations and follow-ups may occur by telemedicine when available. The clinician determines whether an in-person evaluation, testing, or another local step is needed. A prescription and pharmacy fulfillment are decided and confirmed separately.
What states do you serve via telemedicine?
This page describes the option for patients located in California. The clinic confirms applicable licensure, patient location, and availability before scheduling. Confirm directly before relying on care in any state.
How long is the initial telemedicine visit?
Duration depends on the history, questions, and information that must be reviewed. The team confirms the available appointment time and expected duration when scheduling. A prescription is not guaranteed during or after a visit.
What technology do I need?
You will need a compatible device, stable internet, and a private place. The team confirms the current platform, how you will receive access, and whether an application or account is needed before the visit.
Do I ever need to come into the Costa Mesa clinic?
Possibly. Many visits may occur by telemedicine, but the clinician determines whether an in-person evaluation, testing, follow-up, or another step is needed. The team separately confirms the availability and location of any in-person visit.
Is telemedicine cheaper than in-person?
Review published prices and confirm the exact charge before paying. Medication, if prescribed, is charged separately. Visit format does not guarantee a particular price, prescription, or result.
This page is informational and is not medical advice. Telemedicine availability, visit format, eligibility, and any prescription are determined individually. Only if a prescription is approved and the dispensing pharmacy can fulfill it for the patient's location, the pharmacy confirms packaging and shipping details before fulfillment. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide are not FDA-approved and are not brand-identical. They have not undergone FDA premarket review for safety, effectiveness, or quality. Results vary. Wegovy and Ozempic are registered trademarks of Novo Nordisk A/S. Mounjaro and Zepbound are registered trademarks of Eli Lilly and Company.