Medical Weight Loss in Longview, TX
Texas Primary Care Associates offers medical weight loss at 705 E Marshall Ave in Longview, TX. Your provider reviews your health, checks labs and builds a plan with nutrition, activity and behavior changes, plus GLP-1 medicines such as semaglutide (Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Zepbound) for adults who qualify. Regular check-ins keep you on track.
Accepting new patients. Most major insurance, including BCBS, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Ambetter
What is medical weight loss?
Medical weight loss is a weight management plan led by a healthcare provider. It combines changes in eating, activity and habits with medical care, such as lab tests, treatment of weight-related conditions and, for some people, prescription medicine. Because a provider follows your progress, the plan can be adjusted safely as you go.
Losing even 5% to 10% of your body weight can improve blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol. At Texas Primary Care Associates, weight care is part of your primary care, so it is coordinated with treatment for diabetes, high blood pressure and other conditions.
- Health review, BMI and lab work
- Realistic nutrition and activity goals
- GLP-1 medicines for adults who qualify
- Follow-up visits to track progress and side effects
What our weight loss program includes
Every plan is built around your health, history and goals.
Health assessment
Weight, BMI, blood pressure and a review of conditions and medicines that affect weight.
PhysicalsLab work
Blood sugar, cholesterol, thyroid and other tests when your provider recommends them.
Blood sugar testingGLP-1 medicines
Semaglutide (Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Zepbound) for adults who qualify.
GLP-1 weight lossHow medical weight loss works
Your plan moves through four stages and is adjusted along the way.
First visit
Your provider reviews your history, weight changes, medicines and goals, and checks your vital signs.
Labs and options
Lab work if needed, then a talk about lifestyle steps and whether medicine is right for you.
Start your plan
You begin with clear goals. If a GLP-1 medicine is prescribed, the dose starts low and increases slowly.
Follow up
Regular visits track your progress, side effects and health numbers, and adjust the plan.
Lifestyle changes, medicine or surgery: which fits you?
Medical weight loss often combines approaches. These are general guidelines; your provider will discuss what fits your health.
| Lifestyle program | Prescription medicine | Weight loss surgery | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who it fits | Anyone who wants to lose weight or prevent weight gain | Adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition | Usually adults with a BMI of 40 or higher, or 35 or higher with a serious weight-related condition |
| What it involves | Changes to eating, activity, sleep and habits | A weekly injection or daily pill, plus lifestyle changes | An operation on the stomach or intestines, plus lifelong follow-up |
| Where it happens | With your provider at our clinic | Prescribed and monitored at our clinic | By referral to a surgical specialist |
| Follow-up | Regular check-ins | Regular visits to adjust the dose and watch for side effects | Long-term care with the surgical team and your primary care provider |
Why medical weight loss works better than going it alone
Weight is affected by genes, hormones, sleep, stress, medicines and health conditions, not just willpower. A medical approach looks at all of these. Your provider can find conditions that make weight loss harder, such as an underactive thyroid or insulin resistance, and adjust medicines that may cause weight gain.
Health benefits of losing weight
- Lower blood pressure
- Better blood sugar control and a lower chance of type 2 diabetes
- Improved cholesterol levels
- Less strain on knees and hips
- Better sleep and more energy
What to bring to your first visit
- A list of your medicines and supplements
- Any recent lab results
- Notes on past weight loss attempts and what did or did not work
- Your insurance card, so the clinic can check medicine coverage
Medicine as part of your plan
GLP-1 medicines such as semaglutide and tirzepatide reduce appetite and help you feel full sooner. They work best alongside healthy eating and activity, and weight may return if the medicine is stopped. Learn more about semaglutide and tirzepatide at our clinic.
Insurance and cost
Texas Primary Care Associates accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Ambetter. Office visits and labs are often covered. Coverage for weight-loss medicine varies widely by plan and may require prior authorization, so the clinic can check your benefits before you start.
Explore related care at our clinic
- Semaglutide & tirzepatide
- Weight loss for prediabetes
- Signs of insulin resistance
- Diabetes management
- High blood pressure treatment
- Thyroid symptoms
- Cholesterol-lowering foods
- Primary care
Sources
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- Prescription Medications to Treat Overweight & Obesity, NIDDK
- Weight Loss to Prevent Obesity-Related Morbidity and Mortality in Adults: Behavioral Interventions, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
- Calculate Your BMI, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- Weight Control, MedlinePlus
Last updated October 9, 2026 by Texas Primary Care Associates.
Weight loss care from our providers
Your plan is managed by the same providers who treat your blood pressure, blood sugar and other conditions.
Gloria Montes
Provides primary care for adults, adolescents and children, with a focus on preventive care and chronic disease management.
NPI 1992375646
Steven Thompson, M.D.
Graduate of New York Medical College, caring for adults with acute illnesses and long-term conditions.
“I have been coming to Texas Primary Care Associate for the past two years, and I’m happy to say Gloria is the best! She is attentive, caring, and she keeps me healthy.”
Kathryn Henderson, Google review. Read more reviewsGet care right away if you have
Call your provider or go to the ER for these symptoms, especially while taking a weight-loss medicine:
- Severe belly pain that does not go away, with or without vomiting
- Vomiting or diarrhea that keeps you from holding down fluids
- Signs of an allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face or throat
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Chest pain or trouble breathing
Warning signs based on MedlinePlus: Semaglutide Injection and MedlinePlus: Tirzepatide Injection.
Weight loss questions we hear most
Quick answers about medical weight loss in Longview.
Still have questions?
Our front desk can answer questions about visits and confirm your insurance before you come in.
Call (903) 230-9811Do you offer medical weight loss?
Yes. Texas Primary Care Associates offers provider-guided weight loss at 705 E Marshall Ave in Longview, including nutrition and activity planning and GLP-1 medicines for adults who qualify.
What happens at the first weight loss visit?
Your provider reviews your health history, medicines and past weight loss attempts, checks your weight, BMI and blood pressure, and may order lab work before discussing your options.
Do you prescribe semaglutide or tirzepatide?
Yes, for adults who qualify. Your provider reviews your BMI, health conditions and history to decide whether semaglutide (Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Zepbound) is right for you.
Who qualifies for weight loss medicine?
Weight loss medicines are generally approved for adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or 27 or higher with a weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes or high cholesterol.
Does insurance cover weight loss visits?
Many plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Ambetter, cover office visits and labs. Coverage for weight-loss medicine varies, so the clinic can check your benefits.
How often are follow-up visits?
Follow-up is usually more frequent when you start or change a medicine, then spaced out as you progress. Your provider sets a schedule that fits your plan.
Will I keep the weight off?
Lasting results depend on long-term habits. Weight may return if a weight-loss medicine is stopped, so your provider plans for the long term with you.
Are you accepting new patients for weight loss?
Yes. New patients are welcome. Call (903) 230-9811 to schedule your first visit.
Start medical weight loss in Longview
Texas Primary Care Associates
705 E Marshall Ave, Suite 3001, Medical Building Plaza #3
Longview, TX 75601
- Mon–Fri
- 8:00am – 5:00pm (walk-ins welcome)
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
- Phone
- (903) 230-9811
- Fax
- (903) 653-1431
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Texas Primary Care Associates offers medical weight loss Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, at 705 E Marshall Ave in Longview. Call to book your first visit.