Medical Weight Loss.
Led by a Physician.
Personalized medical weight-loss care with John Roxborough IV, MD, including GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 medications when medically appropriate.
Virtual care currently available in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC.
Weight Loss Is More Than Willpower.
Body weight can be influenced by appetite, insulin resistance, sleep, medications, medical conditions, genetics, lifestyle, age, and other metabolic factors.
That is why Roxborough Weight Loss begins with a medical evaluation—not a prebuilt program or an automatic prescription.
- No crash diets.
- No one-size-fits-all protocols.
- No automatic GLP-1 prescription.
A Medical Plan Built Around You.
Meet With Dr. Roxborough
Discuss your weight history, previous weight-loss efforts, medical conditions, medications, lifestyle, and goals.
Build Your Treatment Plan
Dr. Roxborough develops an individualized strategy that may include nutrition recommendations, laboratory evaluation, lifestyle changes, and prescription medication when appropriate.
Start Treatment
If medication is medically appropriate, Dr. Roxborough will determine which treatment and dose best fit your individual needs.
Follow Your Progress
Ongoing follow-up allows Dr. Roxborough to monitor your progress, manage side effects, adjust treatment, and support long-term weight management.
GLP-1 Treatment With Real Medical Oversight.
Medications such as Wegovy and Zepbound have changed the treatment of obesity and overweight for many patients.
But these medications are still prescription therapies and should be used with appropriate medical evaluation and follow-up.
When clinically appropriate, treatment may include FDA-approved anti-obesity medications, including GLP-1 or GIP/GLP-1 therapies.
Medication selection is based on your medical history, eligibility, risks, goals, response to treatment, and other individual factors.
Throughout treatment, Dr. Roxborough monitors progress, medication response, side effects, nutritional needs, and other relevant health considerations.
Explore Treatment OptionsIs Medical Weight Loss Right for You?
You may benefit from a medical weight-loss evaluation if you:
A consultation is the best way to determine whether medical weight-loss treatment is appropriate for you.
Clear Costs. No Guesswork.
Roxborough Weight Loss accepts select insurance plans for medical weight-loss visits. Self-pay options are also available.
We Accept Select Insurance Plans
We currently accept:
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Cigna PPO
- Medicare
We do not accept high-deductible health plans for this program.
Copays are due at the time of your visit.
Coverage for prescription weight-loss medication is separate from coverage for your medical visit and is determined by your individual pharmacy benefit.
Patients using accepted insurance are billed through their insurance according to their plan benefits, and applicable copays are collected at the time of service.
Prefer to Pay Directly?
Prescription medication and laboratory costs are separate unless specifically stated otherwise.
Insurance coverage and medication costs vary by plan, pharmacy, medication, and dose.
Medicine First.
There are more ways than ever to obtain weight-loss medication.
Access alone is not the same as medical care.
Roxborough Weight Loss is designed for patients who want their weight treated as part of their overall health—not as an isolated online transaction.
PHYSICIAN-LED
Your care is directed by John Roxborough IV, MD.
INDIVIDUALIZED
Treatment is based on your medical history, goals, risk factors, and response—not an automated protocol.
COMPREHENSIVE
We consider medication, nutrition, metabolic risk, medical conditions, and long-term weight management.
EVIDENCE-BASED
Treatment decisions are grounded in established medical evidence and current standards of care.
Meet John Roxborough IV, MD
Dr. John Roxborough IV is a board-certified family medicine physician who approaches weight management within the broader context of a patient’s health.
Rather than treating body weight as an isolated problem, he evaluates the medical and metabolic factors that may influence weight and develops individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s history, risk factors, goals, and response to therapy.
Dr. Roxborough is pursuing advanced education in obesity medicine and preparation for the American Board of Obesity Medicine certification examination, including Harvard Medical School continuing education in obesity medicine and its Obesity Medicine Board Review.
Weight Loss Is Only Part of the Goal.
Successful weight management can be about much more than appearance. Depending on the individual patient, treatment may support broader health goals involving:
Your treatment goals should reflect what matters medically to you.
Real patients.
Real care.
Thoughtful care starts with listening. These patient reflections speak to the experience of working with Dr. Roxborough.
“Dr. Roxborough took the time to get to know me and my health. Very friendly and approachable. I really like how he encouraged healthy lifestyle and gave some good tips.”
Individual experiences and results vary. Testimonials do not guarantee that another patient will achieve the same or similar results.
Questions About Weight-Loss Care?
Straight answers about treatment, insurance, pricing, medication, and virtual visits.
Still have questions?
Our team can help before you schedule.
Yes. GLP-1 and related medications may be prescribed when medically appropriate.
Treatment decisions are based on your medical history, eligibility, contraindications, risks, benefits, treatment goals, and other individual factors.
Not every patient is a candidate for medication.
No. Medication is only prescribed when medically appropriate.
Some patients may benefit from medication, while others may be better served by a different treatment strategy.
Your treatment plan is based on your individual medical needs.
We currently accept:
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Program PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Cigna PPO
- Medicare
We do not accept high-deductible health plans for this program.
Copays are due at the time of your visit.
For patients who do not use participating insurance:
Initial Medical Weight Loss Consultation: $249
Ongoing Physician-Guided Care: $129 per month
Prescription medication and laboratory costs are separate unless specifically stated otherwise.
Coverage for GLP-1 and other anti-obesity medications depends on your individual pharmacy benefits.
Some insurance plans may require prior authorization or have specific eligibility requirements.
Coverage for your medical visit does not guarantee coverage for prescription medication.
Yes. Virtual visits are available to eligible patients when clinically appropriate and when Dr. Roxborough is licensed to provide care in the state where the patient is physically located at the time of the appointment.
Medical Weight Loss, With Flexible Access.
Virtual weight-loss visits are currently available in:
- Maryland
- Virginia
- Washington, DC
Additional states coming soon as Dr. Roxborough’s medical licensure expands.
You Don’t Need Another Diet.
You Need a Medical Plan That Makes Sense.
Start with a comprehensive medical evaluation with Dr. Roxborough.
We’ll review your health, your goals, what you have tried before, and which evidence-based treatment options may be appropriate for you.
Insurance and self-pay options available.