beyondMD
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★ 5.0(10 reviews)
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Part of the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley metro area
We evaluated San Francisco's GLP-1 providers and ranked the top 10 based on patient ratings, verified reviews, provider credentials, pricing transparency, and telehealth availability. These clinics average a 4.7-star rating and represent the best options for GLP-1 treatment in San Francisco, California.
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| Clinic | Monthly Low | Monthly High |
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| MARGARET EAGAN, MD | $499 | $999 |
| JOHN GRAHAM, M.D., Ph.D | $499 | $999 |
| ERIC BUXTON, M.D. | $499 | $999 |
Our rankings are based on a weighted scoring system that considers multiple factors. Patient ratings carry the most weight, followed by the number of verified reviews, provider credentials (including ABOM board certification in obesity medicine), and verification level. We also factor in pricing transparency, whether the clinic is accepting new patients, and telehealth availability. Clinics that provide clear pricing information, accept insurance, and offer flexible visit options score higher because these factors directly affect your ability to access and afford treatment. Every clinic listed has been verified through NPI Registry data.
Medical weight loss programs prescribing GLP-1 injections in San Francisco, California average between $357 and $874 per month. This includes semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) treatment plans. Prices vary by provider and medication type. 10 weight loss doctors in San Francisco publish their pricing. Many obesity medicine specialists offer payment plans or accept insurance to reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Most GLP-1 clinics in San Francisco currently operate on a cash-pay basis. Contact clinics directly to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Yes. 5 weight loss doctors serving San Francisco offer virtual GLP-1 consultations, allowing you to get a semaglutide or tirzepatide prescription and have medication shipped to your door without an in-person visit. California permits telehealth prescribing for GLP-1 medications under state telehealth regulations. Compare top telehealth GLP-1 providers.
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San Francisco runs its GLP-1 market the way it runs everything else, which is fast, expensive, and tilted toward people who treat their bodies like optimization problems. The tech-money biohacking crowd already pays for blood panels, hormone work, and longevity consults, so semaglutide and tirzepatide slot into routines that were built for self-experimentation. That shapes who provides care here. We count 37 active GLP-1 providers in the city, a mix of full medical clinics like beyondMD, Semaglutide SF, and Gameday Men's Health Downtown, alongside aesthetics-forward practices like Nob Hill Aesthetics Medical Spa. The quality range is wide. Know which kind you are walking into.
Geography here punishes assumptions. A clinic three miles away in the Outer Sunset can be a 40-minute crawl if you hit the 19th Avenue lights or a Bay Bridge backup bleeds onto surface streets. BART moves you north to south but not across the western neighborhoods, and street parking near Nob Hill or the Marina is its own tax on your time. That is why telehealth matters more in San Francisco than the provider count suggests. Recharge Medical and Mochi Health lean virtual, which spares you the drive from the Mission to a Pac Heights office for a five-minute dose check.
Food culture is the real test of whether a provider understands this city. A good clinician here does not tell you to give up the Mission burrito or the Tartine morning bun. They teach you to time a La Taqueria lunch around your injection day, to handle Dungeness crab season from November through May, and to navigate the tasting-menu dinners that come with tech-industry life. Blanket rules fail fast in a city this food-obsessed. Specificity is the whole job.
Here is the honest San Francisco caveat. Cash prices run high, and the line between a medical clinic and a med spa is easy to miss. Several names locals recognize, including Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics in Cow Hollow, sit closer to the aesthetics end. That is fine for some people. It is wrong for anyone who needs real titration, side-effect management, and a clinician who answers the phone. Ask whether a physician or NP oversees your dosing before you pay a deposit. In this city, that question saves money.
San Francisco runs high. Cash programs that bundle the medication, the consult, and dose titration generally land between $250 and $550 a month, and the branded pens like Wegovy or Zepbound push the top of that range when bought through a clinic. Compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide sit lower, often $200 to $350 a month, though availability shifted after the FDA shortage lists resolved. Watch for setup fees and lab charges that get quoted separately. Biohacking-style practices in SoMa and Pac Heights sometimes add longevity panels you may not need for weight management, so ask what is actually required versus upsold.
As of January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal no longer covers GLP-1 medications for weight loss for members 21 and older, though it still covers them for Type 2 diabetes. Narrow carve-outs apply, including members under 21 through EPSDT and non-obesity uses such as cardiovascular disease or obstructive sleep apnea. Commercial plans common in the city, including those through tech employers, vary widely and frequently require a documented BMI threshold plus prior authorization. Call your plan and ask specifically about obesity-indication coverage and step-therapy rules before you assume anything is covered.
California permits telehealth prescribing for GLP-1 medications. Providers must hold a California medical license. Medi-Cal no longer covers GLP-1 medications for weight loss as of January 1, 2026.
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| CHRISTINA RYU, M.D. |
| $499 |
| $1299 |
| LEWIS BLEVINS, MD | $499 | $999 |
| NANCY J V BOHANNON, MD, MEDICAL CORPORATION | $499 | $999 |
| CLINTON YOUNG, M.D. | $499 | $999 |
| DIANA ALBA, M.D. | $499 | $999 |
| AMITA RISBUD | $499 | $999 |
| E. MYERS, M.D. | $499 | $1299 |
Obesity medicine providers in San Francisco prescribe semaglutide, tirzepatide. Your weight loss doctor will recommend the best GLP-1 injection based on your health history, BMI, and treatment goals. Compare all GLP-1 weight loss medications.
10 GLP-1 clinics in San Francisco are currently accepting new patients. Availability can change, so we recommend contacting the clinic directly to confirm openings and schedule your first consultation.
Most in-person providers cluster around the central and northern spine of the city. Downtown and the Financial District hold practices like Gameday Men's Health Downtown, Nob Hill carries aesthetics-focused options, and the Cow Hollow and Marina edge near Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics serves the younger Chestnut Street crowd. The Mission, the Sunset, and the Richmond are thinner on dedicated GLP-1 clinics, so residents out there usually drive in or go virtual. If you live west of Twin Peaks, factor in the cross-town trip before you commit to a downtown office.
It is often the smarter choice here. A clinic that looks close on a map can be 40 minutes away once the 19th Avenue lights, a 101 backup, or a Bay Bridge spillover hits the surface streets, and parking near Nob Hill or the Marina eats time you do not get back. Recharge Medical and Mochi Health run virtual visits, which means a dose check from your apartment instead of a cross-town crawl. For routine titration after your initial workup, telehealth saves you the commute without giving up clinical oversight, as long as a licensed prescriber is reviewing your progress.
It matters more in San Francisco than buyers expect, because several recognizable names sit on the aesthetics side. A med spa like Nob Hill Aesthetics Medical Spa or Hayes Valley Medical Esthetics may prescribe GLP-1s, but the depth of side-effect management, titration support, and prescriber access varies. A full medical clinic such as beyondMD or Semaglutide SF is built around ongoing dosing and follow-up. Neither is wrong by default. Ask one question before you pay a deposit: does a physician or nurse practitioner directly oversee my dose adjustments and answer questions between visits?
The strong ones get specific instead of handing you a ban list. A useful clinician helps you time a La Taqueria burrito or a Tartine morning bun around your injection schedule, plans for Dungeness crab season from November through May, and prepares you for the long tasting-menu dinners that come with tech-industry life. GLP-1s slow gastric emptying, so a heavy meal right after a dose can mean real nausea. Practices like beyondMD and Recharge Medical that talk through your actual eating week tend to keep patients on therapy longer than ones that just print a generic handout.
Monthly GLP-1 medication programs in San Francisco typically cost between $357 and $874. Prices depend on the specific medication (semaglutide vs. tirzepatide), whether you use branded or compounded versions, and your insurance coverage. Some clinics offer payment plans.
Yes. 5 providers serving San Francisco offer telehealth GLP-1 consultations. California permits telehealth prescribing for weight loss medications. You can complete your consultation via video call and have medication shipped directly to your home.
Yes. 10 GLP-1 clinics in San Francisco are currently accepting new patients. Availability can change, so we recommend scheduling your consultation promptly to secure a spot.
Clinics in San Francisco prescribe semaglutide, tirzepatide. Your provider will determine the best medication based on your health history, weight loss goals, and insurance coverage.
Use our directory to browse 37 verified weight loss doctors and obesity medicine specialists in San Francisco, California. Filter by medication (semaglutide, tirzepatide), insurance accepted, and telehealth availability to find the right provider for your needs.
Monthly GLP-1 programs in San Francisco start around $357. Compounded semaglutide is typically the most affordable option. Some clinics offer free initial consultations and payment plans. Check with your insurance provider, as many plans now cover FDA-approved weight loss injections like Wegovy and Zepbound.
Most medical weight loss clinics in San Francisco do not require a referral. You can schedule a consultation directly with an obesity specialist or weight management provider. Some insurance plans may require a referral from your primary care physician for coverage purposes.
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