Metabolic Research Center

Clinic Profile

Name: Metabolic Research Center (MRC)

Hours

• Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed

Key Services

Scientific weight loss involving GLP-1 drugs (e.g., Semaglutide), hormone replacement therapy, nutritional supplements, individual coaching, compounded drugs, Vitamin B12 injections, and peptide drugs.

There is no insurance or referral needed.

The clinic focuses on individuals and their nutrition plans using real foods that are science based and comprehensive.

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Background and History

Metabolic Research Center in Dothan, Alabama is registered as having been started on June 1, 1999.

It reports a history of local operation spanning more than 26 years; it also reports a history of experience in the weight loss business broadly, of over 35 to 40 years.

A BBB file of the location in Dothan was opened on December 22, 1999.

The leadership listed involves Ms. Brooke Soileau (President) and Ms. Claire Pearson (Supervisor) in the Dothan site.

The clinic outlines an emphasis on healthy transformation based on research with regard to better nutrition including minimally processed animal and vegetable foods that are supposed to deliver the necessary vitamins and minerals.

Services and Programs

Medical Weight Loss

GLP-1 drugs such as Semaglutide are prescribed by doctors to patients upon meeting the requirements following a medical check-up and a review of medical history.

Hormone Balancing

This clinic takes care of the hormones in people since the hormones are capable of influencing our weight. They attempt to balance the hormones in order to be able to control their weight.

Nutritional Supplements

The clinic possesses numerous types of nutritional supplements which can make people lose weight.

Personalized Coaching

Patients are able to receive one-on-one coaching that assists them in losing weight. This coaching is based on encouraging the patients, holding them responsible and advising them throughout. The patients are able to receive as much coaching as required.

Customized Diet Plans

Diet plans also exist in the weight loss program prepared on an individual basis. Such plans emphasize consumption of food and contain numerous options so that individuals with varied lifestyles can adhere to them.

Compounded Medications and Peptide Shots

They offer compounded weight loss pills and peptide-assisted injections, although it is noted that compounded drugs are not tested and approved on the FDA level.

Vitamin B12 Injections

To ensure that people remain healthy, the clinic injects them with vitamin B12.

Free Initial Consultation and Medical Exam

The clinic is providing an appointment with the doctor and a health check to determine whether the patient is qualified to participate in the program and to create a treatment plan specifically for him.

Physicians and Healthcare Professionals

The clinic has Medical Advisory Board:

• Robert Oesterle, MD: 23 years of experience in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Hypertension.
• Carol Kazounis, RD, LDN: Registered Dietitian, licensed nurse with the experience of diabetes educator.

It is said that the Dothan clinic has the system of licensed prescribers that check the eligibility of patients, the name and qualification of specific local medical providers are known privately, though.

The local management is Brooke Soileau (President) and Claire Pearson (Supervisor).

Patient Feedback and Reviews

• The Google Reviews has 10 reviews and the rating is 5.0 out of 5 stars, the commentaries comprise supportiveness and effective programs.
• They also state mixed reviews on SiteJabber with both good reviews and negative comments of certain issues with pricing clarity and sales pressure.
• Better Business Bureau information has an A + rating but the business was not BBB rated and some complaints stated by customers refer to unprofessional behavior and difficulty in getting a refund.
• Indeed and Glassdoor employee reviews (employee reviews in general, not specific to Dothan) are characterized as mixed, as some of them mention toxic work environment, sales pressure, and management issues.
• Supportive staff, encouraging coaches, customized plans, better energy and health outcomes are the features that are regularly pointed out by the patients.

Testimonials and Quotes

• I lost weight and am loving it. Hurry in and have a try will you not repent it?
• Excellent support!
• The experience of having MRC and incredible counselors has been supportive, gratifying and indeed encouraging during those dark days.
• The staff is quite helpful, motivating and kind. They will never turn their backs on assisting and will go the extra mile to assist.
• By training with my local MRC Team, I got rid of the 20 pounds I have been feeling so fatigued with.
• I had gone there to lose weight but after my saliva panel test, I discovered that my hormones were also the problem to some extent. The high and elevated cortisol levels were the result of long term stress. Through the assistance of Andrea and supplements and a B-12 prescription, I feel like a new person!

Pricing and Value Signals

• There is a free initial consultation and medical exam.
• Programs and prescriptions do not need insurance or referral.
• The clinic sells low priced programs and affordable compounded drugs.
• Pricing of semaglutide Outside of MRC in the open market is characterized as between around $200 per month when compounded forms are used and as high as $1870 per month when using branded forms, which is usually not covered by insurance.
• Pricing information, package prices, and consultation fees of the clinic for Dothan are not publicly available.
• In patient feedback and other external sources, issues of pricing transparency and perceived sales pressure have been raised.

Verification Notes

• The clinic lacks the accreditation of BBB despite it has A + rating. Complaints at BBB are related to the treatment of the clinic and its refunds.
• Compounded medications, including compounded semaglutide, are offered and are described as not FDA-approved and lacking the rigorous safety and efficacy testing of mass-produced drugs.
• Local prescribing provider names and credentials are not publicly disclosed; only advisory board members are listed.
• Employees of the clinic have made certain remarks concerning the working environment and management.
• The clinic informs the patients to discuss taking maintenance doses of GLP-1 therapies over a period of time. This has proven effective for some individuals. It does not treat the condition of being overweight.
• In the publicly available information, there is limited pricing transparency.
• A conflict in historical claims is observed: over 26 years versus over 35 to 40 years, which is probably the operation of Dothan and the company experience, in general.