Jacksonville covers more ground than most Florida cities, and that matters when a routine medical appointment can mean driving across Duval County. Patients may be commuting between the Beaches, Southside, downtown, Mandarin, Arlington, or communities farther north and west. Eligible adults who want to discuss Mounjaro® can begin with a secure telehealth medical evaluation, giving the provider time to review health history, current medications, treatment goals, insurance or self-pay questions, and whether Mounjaro® may be clinically appropriate.
Start with a $79 telehealth consultation and prescription evaluation. A licensed provider reviews your medical history, current medications, goals, and whether Mounjaro® may be appropriate for you.
If prescribed, medication cost is separate and depends on your pharmacy and insurance coverage.
Jacksonville’s size can turn a routine appointment into a long drive, particularly when traffic on I-95, I-295, J. Turner Butler Boulevard, or the bridges is part of the trip. Secure telehealth can make the first evaluation and appropriate follow-up easier to fit around work, family, and commuting.
The convenience does not replace medical review. Your provider still considers your history, medications, weight-related concerns, risks, and treatment goals before making any prescribing decision.
Eligible Jacksonville patients can use secure Florida telehealth. Patients willing to travel for face-to-face care may also schedule an appointment at Florida Surgery & Weight Loss Center’s main office in Hollywood, FL.
Mounjaro® is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes. In August 2026, the FDA also approved Mounjaro® to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk.
Please note: Mounjaro® is not FDA-approved under the Mounjaro® brand specifically for chronic weight management.
Eligibility is determined by the evaluating licensed healthcare provider. It is not guaranteed and cannot be self-determined.
Your medical history and current health conditions are reviewed.
Weight-related health considerations may be part of the evaluation.
Current medications and possible interactions are reviewed.
Your provider considers whether Mounjaro® can be used safely for you.
Mounjaro® is a brand-name prescription medication that contains tirzepatide as its active ingredient. It is given as a once-weekly injection. Learn more in our Tirzepatide & Zepbound® Weight Loss in Florida guide.
A licensed provider decides whether Mounjaro® may be appropriate only after reviewing your medical history, medications, safety considerations, and treatment goals.
Insurance coverage for Mounjaro® varies by plan and the medical reason for treatment. Insurance verification support is available, but coverage is not guaranteed.
Our team can help with insurance verification as part of your consultation process.
The telehealth consultation and prescription evaluation is $79. Medication cost is separate.
Medication costs are handled separately by pharmacies and insurance providers.
Florida Surgery & Weight Loss Center does not sell Mounjaro®. Prescriptions, when issued, are filled by licensed pharmacies.
“Successful medical weight loss is not just about prescribing medication. It requires proper evaluation, realistic goals, clinical monitoring, and a treatment plan that can be adjusted as the patient progresses.”— Dr. Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS
See real examples of patient progress with provider-guided medical weight loss. Every journey is different, and individual results vary.
Your consultation is completed with a licensed medical provider from the Florida Surgery & Weight Loss Center care team. The provider you meet with may vary based on scheduling and clinical needs. Dr. Sergey Terushkin, MD, FACS helps lead the center’s medical care.
Our medical weight loss team provides evaluation, prescription review, monitoring, and follow-up.
If your licensed provider decides Mounjaro® is clinically appropriate, the next steps may include:
Meet with a licensed healthcare provider through secure Florida telehealth.
Your provider decides whether Mounjaro® is clinically appropriate after medical review.
If prescribed, the prescription can be sent to an appropriate licensed pharmacy. Florida Surgery & Weight Loss Center does not sell the medication.
Options depend on the pharmacy, medication availability, insurance coverage, and your location.
These focused resources answer common questions about tirzepatide treatment, weekly injections, and dosing.
The telehealth consultation and prescription evaluation is $79. Medication cost is separate and depends on your pharmacy and insurance coverage.
Call Florida Surgery & Weight Loss Center at (954) 551-3508 to ask questions or book your consultation.
Yes. Adults in Jacksonville can complete a medical weight loss consultation through secure Florida telehealth with a licensed healthcare provider.
For many patients, initial and follow-up visits can be completed by telehealth without routine in-person visits when clinically appropriate.
You must first complete a medical evaluation. A prescription may be issued only when a licensed provider decides Mounjaro® may be appropriate for you.
Mounjaro® is a brand-name prescription medication containing tirzepatide as its active ingredient.
No. The $79 price is for the telehealth consultation and prescription evaluation. Medication cost is separate.
Coverage varies by insurance plan and the medical reason for treatment. Insurance verification support is available, but coverage is not guaranteed.
No. The center does not sell medication. Prescriptions, when issued after medical review, are filled by licensed pharmacies.
Possible side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, decreased appetite, or fatigue. Your provider reviews possible risks and any reasons the medication may not be safe for you.
Start with a $79 telehealth consultation and prescription evaluation. Medication cost is separate and depends on your pharmacy and insurance coverage.
Real people, REAL RESULTS! Check out a few of the many people that we have helped reach their ideal weight goals over the years.
