Medshape Weight Loss Clinic

Clinic Profile

Name: Medshape Weight Loss Clinic

Primary Location: 1845 S. Dobson Rd, Suite 202, Mesa, AZ 85202

Other locations include Scottsdale, Peoria, Maple Grove and Woodbury.

Nationwide Access: Telemedicine consultation is present in all 50 states.

Hours of Operation

• Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Sunday: Closed
• Monday: Closed

Business Entity: Limited Liability Company (LLC)

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CEO: Stephanie M. Smith

Background and History

The business was started on January 18, 2007 and the business has a history of over 19 years in operation.

There are conflicting information regarding the time when the clinic started; some sources say it might have been started in 2004.

Stephanie M. Smith is the head of the clinic and she formulated strategic weight loss measures that started in 2006. Her experience in the medical weight loss field is approximately 20 years and her educational qualifications are:

• Chemistry
• Forensic Science
• Forensic Pathology

The clinic indicates that it has given treatment to a great number of patients in the country.

Reported figures include:

• More than 100,000 successfully treated patients.
• More than 500,000 patients have been assisted in the country to lose weight.

The clinic specializes in individually-designed and medically-managed weight loss programs.

The clinic does not have any accreditation from the Better Business Bureau and has three pending complaints.

Services and Programs

Medshape Weight Loss Clinic provides weight loss programs which are medically supervised and other relevant therapies.

Weight Loss Programs

• The clinic offers organized weight loss programs which are aimed at rapid, safe and effective weight loss.
• The clinic claims that the patients can lose 20-25 pounds or more per month using these programs.
• Programs are offered both in clinic and via telemedicine consultations in the country.

Medications and Therapies

Medshape Weight Loss Clinic has a variety of drugs and treatment concerning lost weight.

These include:

• Semaglutide therapy
• Compounded GLP-1 peptide treatments including Tirzepatide variants
• AOD-9604 peptide therapy
• hCG weight loss programs
• Appetite suppressant medications

Additional injections and supplements are:

• Vitamin B12 injections
• Lipotropic vitamin injections
• Fat burner injections
• Anti-aging peptide therapies

Additional Services

Additional services provided by the clinic are:

• Body composition testing
• Nutritional counseling
• Weight loss recipe books and educational workbooks
• Maintenance programs to support long-term lifestyle changes
• Body sculpting treatments

Doctors and Medical Professionals

The clinic has various medical practitioners as its employees.

Dr. James Sheehan, NMD

• Staff physician since 2007
• Graduate of the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. George Stavros, MD

• Medical Director

YoungJu (YJ)

• Board-certified naturopathic medical doctor licensed in Arizona

The clinic personnel also consists of:

• Physicians
• Nurse practitioners
• Registered nurses
• Licensed practical nurses
• Certified medical assistants

Stephanie M. Smith

• CEO and founder
• Educational background in chemistry and forensic sciences

In some of the reviews of former employees, issues of management practices and consistency in operations are raised.

Reviews and Patient Feedback

The feedback on Medshape Weight Loss Clinic as far as patients are concerned, is mixed.

Ratings

• Average rating of 3.5 stars out of 5 on Yelp with 34 reviews.
• 15 reviews on the ReviewTec with 5 out of 5 stars.

Positive Feedback

Positive reviews often mention:

• Successful weight loss occurs.
• Trained and friendly employees.
• Friendly clinic personnel
• Suggestive tips for losing weight.

Certain patients report that they lost 20 to 60 pounds or more with the programs.

Negative Feedback

Some reviews mention:

• Issues with regard to efficacy of the treatment.
• Customer service issues
• Complaints of disregarded issues or communication issues.

Among the issues reported by employee reviews include:

• Management concerns
• Pay issues
• High staff turnover

Better Business Bureau has also documented three complaints which the clinic failed to respond to.

Testimonials

• I am thrilled with my results. The clinic has great people who are very helpful. I have lost over 60 pounds so far.
• Great individuals to deal with. They are accommodating, highly supportive and helpful.
• Love, love, love Medshape. Stephanie and her employees are quite professional and familiar with their patients on a personal basis.
• Go see Jennifer. She will hear about your troubles and make a marvelous plan. I have lost 22 pounds so far.

Pricing and Value Signals

The clinic has a free first consultation.

Program Pricing

• Programs starting at approximately $99 per month

hCG Program

• 6-week program costs around $295.

Prescription medications can range from several hundreds and more than one thousand dollars per month, usually out of the program charge.

Insurance

The clinic does not accept insurance directly.

But it offers super bills for out-of-network reimbursement.

The clinic accepts:

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Programs and services are not openly charged, and patients have to inquire with the clinic regarding the full prices.

Verification Notes

• Compounded forms of the medications like Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, which are not approved by the FDA, are offered at the clinic.
• Compounded drugs can be associated with purity, safety, and effectiveness risks.
• There are warnings issued by some of the regulatory bodies on fraudulent activities that involves compounded weight loss drugs.
• The clinic also has hCG weight loss program, which according to some medical professionals, is not effective in weight loss.
• The clinic is not registered with the Better Business Bureau and has three complaints that have not been successfully resolved.
• The clinic does not display a complete list of all the medical professionals though some of the medical personnel are listed.
• The reviews of employees state that there are issues related to the management practices and staff training.
• It is unclear as to whether they have to conduct comprehensive physical examinations or lab tests prior to weight loss treatments.
• The clinic’s founding year is listed as 2007, but some sources claim operations began in 2004, creating conflicting information about its history.