An established GLP-1 therapy that supports appetite and fullness, offered as compounded semaglutide or brand-name Wegovy® with medical supervision.
Safety & candidacy
Your Rivas provider evaluates you at your first visit and makes the determination. The information below offers general context about who this treatment may fit.
Common side effects
Side effects and their frequency vary by medication and patient. Your provider will review risks, contraindications, and medication interactions during your evaluation.
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist that mimics a hormone the body produces after eating. It works on the biology of appetite and satiety rather than focusing only on calories.
The GLP-1 pathway helps signal satisfaction sooner and slows digestion, which can make smaller portions and fewer cravings feel more manageable. The medication is a tool; Rivas pairs it with nutrition, hydration, activity, and ongoing provider guidance.
Your local team learns your history, side effects, progress, and goals, then adjusts the care plan around your response.
Your Options
Medication from U.S.-licensed 503A pharmacies is administered by a provider during weekly clinic visits.
Wegovy is brand-name semaglutide approved for chronic weight management in adults who meet clinical criteria.
Progress can include easier movement, keeping up with family, returning to favorite activities, or feeling more comfortable in daily routines. Your care team can help identify meaningful measures beyond weight while supporting sustainable habits. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.
Your provider will help you choose based on your goals, history, and budget — both options include medical supervision and dose management.
Compounded Semaglutide
After a $195 initial visit · all-inclusive thereafter
Wegovy® (Brand-Name)
Follow-ups after a $195 initial visit · medication separate
See how Rivas adapts evaluation, treatment planning, and follow-up to your selected care format.
Explore semaglutide through a medical evaluation, guidance on available options, and personalized follow-up care.
Step 1
Arrange a consultation to discuss semaglutide and your weight management goals.
Step 2
Review your history, vitals, and whether compounded semaglutide or Wegovy is appropriate.
Step 3
Start provider-directed treatment when appropriate, with nutrition guidance and progress checks.
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The staff from the time I walked thru the door until I walked out was simply amazing! Excellent customer service, seamless intake process.
This staff are very friendly and professional. The pricing is AMAZING, and I love it even more that I'm able to get my prescriptions in house.
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Every week I drive 30 minutes to Bowie and 30 minutes home again. I keep coming back, week after week, for one reason: I love this staff.
Excellent staff, advice and overall consideration for patients.
Everyone is so kind and encouraging.
The staff from the time I walked thru the door until I walked out was simply amazing! Excellent customer service, seamless intake process.
This staff are very friendly and professional. The pricing is AMAZING, and I love it even more that I'm able to get my prescriptions in house.
I had a wonderful experience here!! The front desk staff Alexys and Gabrielle were very helpful and friendly. 10/10 would recommend.
Every week I drive 30 minutes to Bowie and 30 minutes home again. I keep coming back, week after week, for one reason: I love this staff.
Excellent staff, advice and overall consideration for patients.
Everyone is so kind and encouraging.
I've had a great experience with Rivas Medical Weight Loss. The staff has been friendly, professional, and supportive.
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Really appreciate the folks that work here; very friendly and efficient. Appointments are typically always on time.
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I've had a great experience with Rivas Medical Weight Loss. The staff has been friendly, professional, and supportive.
I was very happy with finding this gem. Very fast and efficient service. Great service, friendly staff. Highly recommend!!!
Great service! I felt welcomed from the start of the door. The doctor was efficient and very knowledgeable.
Really appreciate the folks that work here; very friendly and efficient. Appointments are typically always on time.
Great customer service, answered my questions with detail and allowed me to guide the pace of my treatment.
Very knowledgeable staff! They made the process very easy and comfortable.
Rivas Medical Weight-Loss Clinic is the right place to be for your weight-loss journey.
The staff is amazing. I enjoy the encouragement they give.
The staff is amazing, they are quick to attend to clients, service is reliable.
Always clean. The staff are always professional. I love it there.
15 clinic locations across Maryland and Virginia — plus telehealth in MD, VA & FL.
55 Kensington Pkwy, Abingdon, MD 21009
(410) 205-1371
134 Holiday Court #312, Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 405-7639
6915 Laurel Bowie Rd #300, Bowie, MD 20715
(240) 200-0265
9055 Chevrolet Dr #100, Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 424-5041
10301 Democracy Lane #203, Fairfax, VA 22030
(571) 281-0359
2018 Rock Spring Rd #A6, Forest Hill, MD 21050
(410) 429-7900
2100 Old Farm Dr Ste C, Frederick, MD 21702
(301) 264-8700
408 Crain Highway S #7, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 449-4412
13424 Pennsylvania Ave #204, Hagerstown, MD 21742
(240) 200-5170
9199 Reisterstown Rd #203B, Owings Mills, MD 21117
(410) 497-8251
8817 Belair Rd #200, Nottingham, MD 21236
(410) 497-8666
15201 Shady Grove Rd #103, Rockville, MD 20850
(240) 203-9857
8555 16th St #405, Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 284-8329
7801 York Rd #350, Towson, MD 21204
(410) 583-5677
3500 Old Washington Rd #201, Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 302-7979
An established GLP-1 therapy that supports appetite and fullness, offered as compounded semaglutide or brand-name Wegovy® with medical supervision.
Answers about treatment choices, clinic access, side effects, and provider supervision.
See how Rivas adapts evaluation, treatment planning, and follow-up to your selected care format.
