Pounds Off Medical Center (Doctors)

Clinic Profile

Pounds Off Medical Center (Doctors) is located in Chino Hills, California, at:

4200 Chino Hills Pkwy #635
Chino Hills, CA

The clinic specializes in:

• Weight loss
• Cosmetic treatments
• Hair loss solutions

The research states that it also operates under the name M.D. Maximum Weight Loss Center, with another location in Anaheim Hills.

The clinic offers a free initial consultation for new clients.

The operating hours listed in the research for the Chino Hills location are:

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• Tuesday: 8 AM to 7 PM
• Wednesday: 8 AM to 7 PM
• Friday: 8 AM to 7 PM
• Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM

The clinic is closed on:

• Monday
• Thursday
• Sunday

Background and History

The research states that Pounds Off Medical Center (Doctors) and M.D. Maximum Weight Loss Center were established over 24 years ago by Dr. Ish Pendi.

Dr. Pendi founded the clinics after seeing obese patients with comorbid conditions in urgent care settings.

The research states that he:

• Completed his residency at the University of Kansas
• Moved to Orange County in 1993
• Is a member of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA)
• Regularly attends obesity conferences

Services and Programs

The clinic offers weight loss, cosmetic treatments, and hair loss services.

Weight Loss Programs

The clinic offers:

• Semaglutide injections
• Tirzepatide injections

The research states that the weight loss program also includes:

• Daily chromium fat burner
• Cell press for evening hunger
• Multivitamins with iron
• Weekly or monthly water pills / diuretics
• B12 injections for metabolism
• Lipo B injections for fat burn

The clinic also offers weight loss pills, including:

• Phentermine
• Phendimetrazine
• DiEthyl Propion

Cosmetic Treatments

Cosmetic services listed in the research include:

• Jeuveau
• Dysport
• Restylane fillers
• Asclera for spider veins

Hair Loss Treatments

The clinic also offers hair loss treatments using customized prescriptions for:

• Pills
• Lotions
• Shampoos

The research states that the initial consultation for hair loss is free, followed by a monthly MD fee if treatment begins, with medication costs paid to a compounding pharmacy.

Doctors and Medical Professionals

Dr. Ish Pendi

Dr. Ish Pendi is listed as the supervising physician and founder of Pounds Off Medical Center (Doctors).

Staff Listed on Website

The clinic website mentions the following staff members at the Chino Hills location:

• Irving
• Jose V.
• Noel
• Giselle R.
• Jose T.
• Betty

The research states that their specific roles and credentials are not clearly identified on the website.

Other Names Mentioned in Research

The research also notes that a YouTube video from Medical Weight Control for the Chino Hills clinic features:

• Michelle – Manager
• Aide – Regional Manager
• Maria – Registered Nurse

The research states that it is unclear whether Medical Weight Control and Pounds Off Medical Center (Doctors) are the same entity, or whether those staff members are current.

Reviews and Patient Feedback

The research states that the clinic claims to have:

• “No. 1 GREATEST Google Reviews”
• “No. 1 GREATEST Yelp Reviews”

The research also states that SemaglutideNearMe.org describes the clinic as having a strong reputation in Anaheim Hills and Chino Hills based on Google and Yelp reviews.

The clinic website includes positive testimonials that mention:

• Affordability
• Effectiveness
• Supportive staff

Testimonials and Quotes

The research includes the following patient statements:

• Great program! Easy to follow and stick with. I’ve lost 30+ pounds and kept it off for years now. Very affordable too. For $30 a week, you’re on a Dr. Supervised program which includes daily weight loss medication, fat burners, vitamin injections and much much more.
• I’ve been coming here for 3 years and lost 20 pounds and maintaining it. Now they have semaglutide or ozempic and mounjaro as well as the phentermine. This program is the most comprehensive bc along with diet meds, you get fat burners, evening filler pills, multivitamins, weekly B 12 & weekly Lipo B shots. All for only $30/ week.
• This place is amazing and very helpful—I lost 50 lbs using their program. Also, my energy has increased exponentially. The staff including the doctor are always available to answer questions.
• Amazing customer service. Pricing and results are very effective. Dr. Pendí and Irving and Noel are all amazing. They offer awesome cosmetics specials. Book your appointment.
• Great option to lose weight ! They are honest, reliable and inexpensive. I have lost 11 pounds in 2 months. Although they offered me to go faster, I decided to go slowly.

Pricing and Value Signals

The research includes the following pricing details:

Weight Loss Pricing

• Semaglutide injections: $59 per injection or $196 per month
• First month Semaglutide special for new patients: $186
• Tirzepatide injections: $85 per injection or $300 per month
• Weight loss pills (Phentermine, Phendimetrazine, or DiEthyl Propion): $90 for the first month, then $30 per week

Cosmetic Pricing

• Jeuveau injections: $7.00 per unit
• Dysport injections: $10.50 for 3 units
• Restylane fillers: $312 per vial
• Asclera for spider veins: $175 per 1-hour session

Other Pricing Notes

• Hair loss consultation: free
• New patient referral fee: $50

The research also states that the clinic says brand-name:

• Ozempic or Wegovy costs almost $900/month
• Mounjaro or Zepbound costs almost $1000/month

Verification Notes

The research identifies the following points:

• The clinic states that its semaglutide and tirzepatide products are “USA made as a blended peptide by a California certified laboratory, not by a compounding pharmacy”
• The clinic also states that “Peptides, in general, are not FDA regulated”
• Staff names are listed, but their specific roles and credentials are not clearly identified for everyone except Dr. Pendi
• Independent third-party verification of the clinic’s claims about having the greatest Google and Yelp reviews was not confirmed in the research

The YouTube video from Medical Weight Control includes staff names, but the relationship between that business and Pounds Off Medical Center (Doctors) is unclear