Frequently Asked Questions
Messiah Medical is a concierge telemedicine practice providing physician-guided medical care focused on metabolic health, hormone management, and long-term disease prevention. Care is delivered directly by a board-certified physician and operates on a direct-pay (cash-pay) model. The practice does not accept or bill insurance.
Care is guided by evidence-based medicine, objective data, and clinical judgment, with diagnostic testing and therapies selected for clinical relevance and patient safety.No. Messiah Medical is a direct-pay practice and does not participate with insurance plans. This model allows for longer visits, continuity of care, timely communication, and medical decision-making without insurance restrictions.
Yes. We provide medical weight management that integrates lifestyle modification, exercise, nutrition, advanced diagnostics, and medications when clinically appropriate. Care emphasizes sustainable behavior change and long-term metabolic health rather than short-term weight loss alone.
When needed, care may include structured virtual fitness programming and collaboration with registered dietitians.Yes, when clinically indicated. GLP-1 receptor agonists are prescribed following medical evaluation and ongoing monitoring. When these medications are used, treatment is actively managed over time, with dose adjustments based on patient response, clinical metrics, weight trends, travel, exercise adherence, and tolerance.
These medications are one tool among many and are not appropriate for every patient.Yes. We evaluate and manage hormonal health in both men and women when clinically appropriate. Treatment decisions are guided by symptoms, objective testing, and evidence-based practice rather than preset protocols.
When needed, care is supported through consultation with clinicians who have focused expertise in areas such as menopause and complex hormone management.Messiah Medical currently provides virtual care to patients in the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
We’re continuously expanding our reach—if your state isn’t listed, please reach out to confirm availability.This practice may be a good fit if you:
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Value evidence-based medicine
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Want direct access to a physician
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Are interested in long-term health rather than quick fixes
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Are comfortable with a direct-pay model
It may not be a good fit if you are seeking guaranteed outcomes, rapid weight-loss programs, or experimental therapies.
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New patients typically begin with an initial consultation to determine fit and discuss goals, medical history, and next steps. Further evaluation and testing are guided by clinical findings.
Information on this site is for educational purposes and does not replace individualized medical evaluation or care.