Prescription Medication Managed by a Doctor
The three components of Medical Weight Loss are:
1. Prescription medications
2. Expertise and guidance of a medical professional
3. Lifestyle changes (made easier by the medication and support)
Medical Weight Loss Solutions
At Rivas Medical Weight Loss, our medical weight loss programs in Maryland and Virginia focus on leveraging top-tier medical treatments and exceptional service to facilitate sustainable health improvements. We provide a white-glove weight loss service with weekly visits for maximum accountability. These regular consultations are essential for tailoring our support to your individual needs, ensuring you achieve your weight loss goals effectively.
Many weight loss programs fail because they focus on quick fixes rather than long-term solutions. At Rivas, we prioritize lasting change by addressing the root causes of weight gain and providing continuous guidance, empowering you to develop healthy habits and achieve lasting results. Our experienced team is committed to guiding you every step of the way, helping not only to reach your desired weight but also to maintain these results for lasting wellness.
Our Medications
GLP-1 Injections
(Tirzepatide and Semaglutide)
Weekly painless injection
Non-stimulant medication
Slow start but powerful effect
New and groundbreaking
Phentermine
(and other weight loss medication)
Daily Pill
Stimulant
Fast Jump Start
FDA Approved since 1959
How do they work?
All our medications primarily work by reducing your appetite and food cravings so you stop thinking about food. This allows you to make healthier food choices. Some of our medications also increase your metabolism so you burn more calories.
Hands-on Guidance
1.Initial Consultation
Meet with the Doctor or PA to review your medical history and weight loss goals
2.Treatment Plan
Create a personalized treatment plan of medication and diet changes
3. On-going Support
Return for visits with the Doctor or PA every 1-4 weeks to manage you medications and keep your weight loss on track
Reasons our Patents try Medical Weight Loss
Why Rivas?
30+ years of experience
Early and late hours available
Online booking and forms
Medications dispensed on-site
13 convenient locations
Always visit with a Doctor or PA
Other weight loss places may make promises and guarantees, but instead of gimmicks we prefer to let the results speak for themselves. Results are dependent on individuals, so come and find out what you can achieve.
At our weight loss center, we prioritize transparency and realistic expectations. Both Semaglutide and Tirzepatide follow individualized dosing plans, with adjustments made every four weeks. Our patients report steady weight loss of 1–3 pounds per week once they reach the full dose of Semaglutide around week 17. Those taking Phentermine often notice results within the first few weeks, typically losing 5 to 10 pounds, depending on how their body responds. We let real outcomes speak for themselves—no gimmicks, no hype. Just results. Come see what you can achieve
Our patients report losing 5 pounds after the first injection, while others don’t notice significant changes until 6–8 weeks into treatment. We start with low doses and gradually increase to minimize side effects, reaching the full 2.4mg dose over 17 weeks.
Phentermine has been FDA approved and used safely since 1959. It is not addictive and does not have serious or long-term side effects. Some people fear weight loss medications because of a different weight loss drug “fenfluramine” that was found to be dangerous and pulled off the market in 1997. That medication was commonly mixed with phentermine (Fen-Phen).
Semaglutide is newly approved for weight loss, but it has been approved and used to treat diabetes since 2017. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30900410/
Injectable Weight Loss Drug
A Gallup survey conducted in March 2024 found that about 6% of U.S. adults—equating to roughly 15.5 million people—have used injectable diabetes medications for weight loss Injectable Weight Loss Drugs
Additionally, a KFF Health Tracking Poll from April 2024 reported that 13% of American adults have used a GLP-1 agonist, with half of them currently taking the medication How Common Are GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic-13 Of US Adults Have Used Them
We do not process any insurance. Unfortunately, most insurance companies refuse to cover medical weight loss, but we are happy to provide invoices for reimbursement if your insurance does. Some patients are able to get reimbursed for the visit.
