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Storing medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound® in Florida takes extra care. Heat, humidity, and travel can affect how these medications work. Even a short time in a hot car can reduce effectiveness. Knowing how to store your medication...

Authored by:Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS Key Takeaways What Is Fatty Liver Disease? The liver is the body’s powerhouse, playing a critical role in metabolism, detoxification, and energy storage. In a healthy person, the liver contains very little...

Authored by: Karla K. Mioduchoski, FNP-BC  Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner & Hormone Specialist Key Takeaways Medical Supervision for TRT Side Effects Florida Surgery and Weight Loss Center provides comprehensive men’s health services, including medically supervised hormone optimization. For men suffering...

Authored by:Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS Key Takeaways Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) Impact on Bowel Function When you start a powerful metabolic medication like Mounjaro (Tirzepatide) or Zepbound, you expect certain changes. You expect significant appetite suppression. You likely expect...

Author: Dr. Terushkin, MD, FACS Key Takeaway: 🟢 FDA-approved for children and adolescents aged 10+ with type 2 diabetes🟢 Used with diet and exercise to improve glycemic control🟢 Sustained HbA1c reduction demonstrated for up to one year🟢 Meaningful BMI reduction,...

Authored by:Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS Key Takeaways Is Tirzepatide Safe for High Blood Pressure? A Doctor’s Guide If you’ve been managing high blood pressure for a while, you know the drill. You have to be careful with...

Authored by:Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS, FASMBS, DABOM, DABS-FPMBS Key Takeaways: Drinking on Tirzepatide: Safety, Risks, and What You Need to Know One of the most frequent questions we hear during consultations is: “Dr. Terushkin, can I still have a glass...

Learn about physician-supervised Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) weight loss treatment available through telehealth across Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Gainesville, Pensacola, Daytona Beach, Ocala, and other North Florida communities. Florida Surgery & Weight Loss Center offers insurance verification, prescription evaluation, affordable self-pay options, and medication...