The Weigh Station

Clinic Profile

The Weigh Station (theweighstation.com) is a single-location, physician-managed weight loss practice at 1606 Apperson Dr. in Salem, Virginia. Every program is overseen by a physician and built on a comprehensive medical foundation — including in-office lab work, an EKG, a physical exam, and full-body scans — so plans are tailored to each patient’s health history, dietary preferences, and goals. The practice is known for a welcoming, judgment-free environment and a free lifetime maintenance program for patients who reach their goal weight. The Weigh Station does not accept insurance; instead it offers transparent, upfront, affordable pricing reviewed at the initial consultation.

• Address: 1606 Apperson Dr., Salem, VA 24153
• Phone: (540) 982-0250
• Website: theweighstation.com
• Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Service area: Salem, Roanoke, and surrounding Roanoke Valley communities
• Insurance: Not accepted; transparent self-pay pricing provided upfront

Background and History

The Weigh Station has helped more than 18,000 people since opening its doors in 2007, building its Classic Program over nearly two decades of physician-supervised weight loss. The practice is now owned and led by Dr. Justin Lindsey, D.O., whose own transformation from obesity through physician-supervised care shaped his approach. Having walked the path himself, Dr. Lindsey built the clinic around empathy, education, and long-term partnership rather than quick fixes.

That philosophy defines how The Weigh Station differs from a transactional weight loss clinic: care begins with a thorough medical evaluation, nutrition plans are personalized and physician-monitored, and support continues well past the initial weight-loss phase through a free lifetime maintenance program. Many team members have personally experienced the challenges of weight loss, reinforcing a compassionate, judgment-free environment. Dr. Lindsey also owns Star City Medical, a partner primary care practice serving the Roanoke community.

Services and Programs

Medical Weight Loss:

• The Classic Program — a personalized, physician-monitored plan refined over nearly 20 years and used by more than 18,000 patients
• Low-glycemic, protein-rich, calorie-deficient nutrition plans, with vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based options
• Weight loss injections, including GLP-1 medication (semaglutide) given weekly to curb appetite, paired with a provider-designed diet and exercise plan
• Comprehensive initial medical evaluation: lab work, EKG, physical exam, and review of medical and dietary history
• Food sensitivity / food allergy testing to identify foods that may trigger adverse reactions
• On-site lab testing and in-office medications for convenience
• Full-body composition scans throughout the journey, tracking body fat percentage, muscle mass, BMI, and circumferences
• Free lifetime maintenance program after reaching goal weight

Wellness Services:

• Nutrient injection therapy (“shot bar”), including lipotropic and B12 injections to support metabolism and energy
• IV therapy / infusion services
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• Sports physicals
• Botox injections (offered through the practice’s partnership with Star City Medical)

Doctors and Medical Professionals

Care at The Weigh Station is physician-led, with Dr. Lindsey personally guiding each patient’s program and a supportive team handling day-to-day care.

GLP-1 Weight Loss

• Lose pounds of fat every week
• Money Back Guarantee
• No membership or hidden fees! Everything you need is included
• Start for just $179, no insurance required + free shipping

GLP-1 for Just $179

100k MembersHSA/FSA ApprovedFrom $179

Dr. Justin Lindsey, D.O. — Owner and Medical Director. Dr. Lindsey is an internal medicine physician with a passion for obesity medicine. A proud Roanoke native and graduate of Cave Spring High School, he served in the U.S. Army before earning his undergraduate degree from Roanoke College and his medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at LewisGale Medical Center and later served as a hospitalist at Marietta Health System in Ohio, where he sat on the Board of Health for the City of Marietta and the Town of Belpre. Inspired by his own physician-supervised weight loss journey, Dr. Lindsey performs the initial physical exam and develops and oversees every patient’s plan, emphasizing personal connection, education, and continuous support. He is also the owner of Star City Medical.

Supporting Team. Dr. Lindsey works with an experienced team that includes an operations manager, nurse support, and medical assistants. For example, medical assistant Amber holds an Associate of Science from American National University and has worked as a medical assistant for a decade. Many team members have personal weight-loss experience, which helps them connect with and encourage patients throughout their journey.

Reviews and Patient Feedback

• Patient reviews are consistently positive, frequently praising Dr. Lindsey and the team as approachable, encouraging, knowledgeable, and judgment-free.
• Reviewers report substantial, documented results — including patients who lost 100 pounds in a year, 150 pounds over 18 months, and 75 pounds in eight months.
• Many patients emphasize that the program teaches them why they gained weight and how to lose it, making the process feel sustainable rather than restrictive.
• The team’s ongoing support and education during maintenance visits is a recurring highlight, with staff members singled out for going above and beyond.
• Patients note that some achieve strong results even without semaglutide, crediting the structured nutrition plan and coaching.

Testimonials

• Patients describe Dr. Lindsey as very approachable, saying he “really listened” and worked with them on their goals.
• One long-term patient shared losing 100 pounds in a year and praised staff who “went above and beyond” at a maintenance visit.
• Another credited the program with a 150-pound loss over 18 months, noting “this program WORKS.”
• Reviewers repeatedly call the team encouraging, friendly, and genuinely invested in their success.
• Several say the practice taught them how to “eat healthy for life,” not just lose weight short-term.

Pricing and Value Signals

• The Weigh Station does not accept insurance and instead offers transparent, upfront, affordable pricing, with all service costs reviewed during the initial consultation so there are no surprises.
• Lab work, body scans, and medications are handled on-site, streamlining the experience and cost.
• A free lifetime maintenance program is included once patients reach their goal weight, adding long-term value beyond the initial program.

Verification Notes

• Address (1606 Apperson Dr., Salem, VA 24153), phone (540) 982-0250, and hours (Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5:00 PM) confirmed from the clinic website footer and Contact page.
• City designation: the clinic is physically located in Salem, VA, and markets heavily to Roanoke, VA; “Salem, VA” matches the official address.
• Founding/operating history: the clinic states it has helped 18,000+ people since opening in 2007 (“nearly 20 years”). Dr. Lindsey is described on the site as founder and Medical Director, though his personal weight-loss journey is dated to 2008; to avoid that discrepancy this profile describes him as owner and Medical Director and dates the practice’s history to 2007. Recommend confirming the exact founding relationship directly with the clinic.
• Provider details (Dr. Justin Lindsey, D.O.: Roanoke College undergrad, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Internal Medicine residency at LewisGale Medical Center, hospitalist at Marietta Health System, owner of Star City Medical) confirmed from the clinic’s “Meet Dr. Lindsey” and Contact pages.
• Services (Classic Program, GLP-1/semaglutide injections, lipotropic/B12 shot bar, IV therapy, HRT, sports physicals, body scans, food sensitivity testing, on-site labs, Botox via Star City Medical, free lifetime maintenance) confirmed from the clinic’s Wellness Services, Patient Information, and partner pages.
• No-insurance / transparent pricing policy confirmed from the Contact and Patient Information pages.
• No published numeric star rating was found; patient-feedback themes and weight-loss figures are summarized from testimonials on the clinic’s own site. Recommend adding the clinic’s current Google rating if available at upload time.
• Logo sourced from the clinic website (theweighstation.com).