Scottsdale Weight Loss Center

Clinic Profile

Name: Scottsdale Weight Loss Center (SWLC)

Areas: Scottsdale, Phoenix, Chandler and Glendale, Arizona.

The Scottsdale Weight Loss Center is a medical weight loss center that specializes in physician-supervised obesity medicine programs. The clinic offers evidence-based weight management services, which involve the use of semaglutide and other GLP-1 medications.

The clinic is available in various sites throughout Arizona and specializes in medical initiatives that can help with long term weight loss and better health results.

Operating Hours:

• Monday to Friday: Approximately 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Saturday and Sunday: Closed

In 2019, the clinic added telemedicine services to enhance access for patients who require medical care for weight loss.

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Background and History

• Scottsdale Weight Loss Center was started in December of 2006 by Dr. Craig Primack and Dr. Robert Ziltzer who are both obesity medicine physicians.
• Prior to the establishment of the clinic, the doctors were working in the primary care setup where they were often handling obese patients with chronic conditions including high blood pressure, diabetes, and joint pain. This experience led them to develop a medical weight loss practice which is aimed at treating the medical causes of obesity.
• The clinic was developed to offer a holistic and medically monitored weight loss approach.
• In 2019, the clinic claimed that its programs had assisted its patients in shedding over 252,000 pounds.
• Scottsdale Weight Loss Center currently has locations in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Chandler and Glendale in Arizona.

Services and Programs

Scottsdale Weight Loss Center has physician-led programs of weight loss tailored to fit the medical history, lifestyle and goals of every patient.

Medical Weight Loss Programs

The clinic offers medical weight loss programs whereby the combination of medical supervision, education, and lifestyle change is structured in such a way to promote long term outcomes.

Programs typically include:

• Personalized treatment plans
• Nutrition counseling
• Fitness guidance
• Lifestyle coaching
• Follow-up and Medical monitoring.

Semaglutide and GLP-1 Treatments

The clinic carries the GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs that are involved in the management of weight, such as:

• Semaglutide
• Ozempic
• Wegovy
• Mounjaro
• Zepbound
• Compounded semaglutide

These drugs are administered as medically supervised therapies.

Jumpstart Program

The Jumpstart Program is a weight loss program that involves:

• Physician supervision
• Meal replacement plans
• Lifestyle change education.

Diabetes and Prediabetes Support

The clinic provides services to patients with diabetes or prediabetes management and weight loss objectives.

Ongoing Monitoring and Support

Patient care may include:

• Weekly appointments
• Body composition analysis
• Medical monitoring and bloodwork

The clinic focuses on medical care and lifestyle modifications that are sustainable to help in weight management.

Doctors and Medical Professionals

Dr. Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA

Dr. Craig Primack is the managing member and founder of Scottsdale Weight Loss Center. He is a qualified obesity medicine practitioner who has been featured in the Top Doctors list by the Phoenix Magazine and the Scottsdale 101 Magazine.

Dr. Robert Ziltzer, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA

Dr. Robert Ziltzer is the founder and the managing member of the clinic. He is board certified in obesity medicine, internal medicine and pediatrics and has also been named a Top Doctor.

Dr. John V. De Guzman, MD

Dr. John V. De Guzman works at the Chandler facility.

Nurse Practitioners

The clinic staff also consists of a number of nurse practitioners:

• Jillian Swope, DNP, FNP-C
• Diana Bone, FNP-C
• Kimberly Roberts, DNP, FNP-C
• Kristen Ash, FNP-C, FNP-BC
• Alicia Earley, FNP-C

These providers are helpful in providing care for medical weight loss and patient surveillance.

Reviews and Patient Feedback

Scottsdale Weight Loss Center has been rated well by the patients in various review sites.

Overall Ratings

• The Chandler location has 5.0 out of 5 stars on 109 reviews.
• Average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars on 239 reviews in total.
• Rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars that was labeled as outstanding on another review site depending on 499 reviews.

Positive Feedback Themes

Patients commonly report:

• Experienced and caring employees.
• Individual care by healthcare staff.
• Effective weight loss programs
• Ongoing monitoring and support through weigh-ins and bloodwork

Negative Feedback Themes

One of the patient reviews noted a feeling of rushiness or lack of comprehension in an appointment.

Reviews by employees on a single employment review website show some concerns regarding management of the workplace, remuneration, benefits and training. These responses are in contrast to the mostly positive patient responses.

The rating of work-life balance among employees on the same platform was 4.0/5.

Testimonials and Quotes

Several patients have shared their experiences with the clinic:

• Scottsdale Weight Loss Center truly changed my life. For the first time in a long time, I have real energy again.
• I have kept weight off for the first time in my life and it has been over four years.
• It is a good program under Dr. Primack’s guidance. Though expensive, it is the right program for me.
• My first week was the hardest. Every week after that it got easier.
• The staff is always positive, supportive, and never judgmental.”
• I am very impressed with the quality of service the clinic provides.”
• The staff is courteous and kind. I could not be happier with my care.
• I sometimes feel rushed or not fully understood during appointments.

Pricing and Value Signals

The clinic does not publicly present detailed pricing of consultations and treatments.

The clinic does not display semaglutide treatment prices on its webpage.

The general prices of semaglutide treatments in the region around Scottsdale are between 250 and 800 dollars a month, and Scottsdale Weight Loss Center does not officially state its prices.

Programs may include:

• Meal replacements prescribed by physicians.
• Appetite suppressant drugs.
• Medical monitoring and lifestyle coaching

The clinic provides the opportunity to book a free consultation via the website.

One of the job adverts regarding a Medical Practice Administrator position quoted a salary of between $95,000 and $110,000 with benefits.

According to the clinic, effective weight loss programs can contribute to the minimization of medication prescriptions that are applied to treat hypertension and diabetes.

The coverage of the weight loss medications by insurance can differ and should be checked by the patients.

Verification Notes

• Semaglutide and other GLP-1 medications could have some side effects that include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and the risk of thyroid tumors.
• The clinic does not present the breakdown of prices or the entire service package externally, which might necessitate direct communication with the clinic.
• Testimonials usually involve positive results of patients, though personal results can be different.
• Positive patient reviews and some negative employee workplace reviews have a contrast, and this could be a sign of internal organizational problems.
• Weight loss interventions could also be meal replacements and supplements that are given under medical guidance and education.
• The weight loss medications are not covered by insurance and should be verified separately by patients.