Ultimate Wellness 📍 5732 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD
Physician-Led Medical Weight Loss in Frederick, MD
At Ultimate Wellness, our physician-led medical weight loss programs are built around your labs, your hormones, and your life. We provide structured, physician-guided plans designed to help you achieve real results you can sustain.
45 Minute Consultation Fee $150 · In-Office or Telehealth · GLP-1 Therapy Available.
A Weight Loss Program That Works With You
If you've tried to lose weight on your own and still feel stuck, you're not alone — and you're not the problem. Most programs overlook the factors that actually drive weight: your metabolism, your hormones, your sleep, your daily habits, and whether you're preserving muscle as you lose fat.
Patients often come to us because they’re tired of:
Programs that ignore hormones and metabolism
Losing weight but feeling weaker
Feeling dismissed or unheard by providers
Getting medication without support
At Ultimate Wellness, we begin with a full metabolic review to help you understand what's actually been driving your difficulty with weight. From there, Dr. Giffi and his clinical team builds a personalized plan around your hormones, your body composition, and your real life.
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Personalized Medical Weight Loss for Men and Women in Frederick, MD
Most of our patients have tried before — and tried hard.
They've tracked, dieted, exercised consistently, and still couldn't make progress stick. If your weight hasn't responded the way it should to the effort you've put in, there's usually a metabolic or hormonal reason. You don't need to know what it is yet. Finding that out is the first thing we do.
That includes patients who've tried a GLP-1 before and didn't get the results they expected. If it didn't work (or didn't hold) there's usually a clinical reason for that too.
Weight Loss Programs for Women
If you've been doing everything right and still can't lose weight — or you're losing it and gaining it back — your hormones are likely part of the reason.
PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, and postpartum recovery all change how your metabolism works, how your body holds fat, and how it responds to the things that used to work.
Standard programs aren't built for that. Yours here is. Most of our patients come in saying they just want to feel like themselves again. That's what we build toward.
Weight Loss Programs for Men
If you've noticed more belly fat despite staying active, less energy, strength that's harder to build, or mental sharpness that's slipped — that's not just aging and it's not a willpower problem.
Disrupted sleep and declining testosterone often sit at the center of it. Your plan here addresses visceral fat, insulin resistance, and body composition directly.
We're not going to oversell you on anything. The goal is simple: feeling like you're running at full capacity again.
Dr. Jason Giffi, DO, DABOM
Board-Certified Obesity Medicine Specialist & Osteopathic Physician, Former ER Doctor
Ultimate Wellness is a physician-led health optimization clinic in Frederick, MD. Your program is designed by Dr. Jason Giffi, DO, DABOM — a board-certified physician specializing in obesity medicine, an Ironman triathlete, and a certified personal trainer.
Dr. Giffi built Ultimate Wellness after navigating his own health challenges and rebuilding from the ground up. Every program reflects what he's learned — clinically and personally — about what it actually takes to change your health long-term.
Why Choose Our Weight Loss Clinic
Most weight loss programs treat the symptom. We look for the reason.
Every program at Ultimate Wellness starts with the clinical picture — your labs, your hormones, your body composition — and builds from there. That's what makes results here different from what most patients have experienced elsewhere.
A qualified weight loss doctor dedicated to your plan.
Dr. Giffi is on-site, involved in each patient's care, and accountable for outcomes. You're not seeing a rotating provider or working off a template.
More clinical depth than most other programs offer.
We go beyond standard weight loss labs. EKG, VO₂ max, lactate testing, body composition analysis, and hormone panels give us a picture most clinics don't bother building.
We build Muscle preservation into every plan.
Studies show roughly 20% of weight lost in typical programs is muscle. Our patients consistently outperform that benchmark, because protein, resistance training, and body composition tracking are part of every plan from day one.
What Progress Often Looks Like
In the First Month
Most patients notice more predictable appetite patterns.
Over 3-6 Months
Progress becomes more visible through steady fat loss, improved sleep, better energy, and strong muscle preservation.
Over 6-12 Months
Our typical goal is 10–20% total weight loss with a more resilient metabolism, understanding that results vary from person to person.
What Our Patients Say
75+ five-star Google reviews from real patients in Frederick
"Dr Giffi, DO and his staff have been amazing to work with during my journey to improve my health. They have helped, directed and cheered for me every step of the way. Great people, products & education. So glad I decided to give their practice a try 9 months ago. They have helped me realize that I could in a healthy & safe way lose the extra pounds that I put on in the last 15yrs. So far I have lost 40+ lbs."
Verified Patient
9 months in program
40lbs lost
"I have been going to Ultimate Wellness since April 2024 and have been extremely happy. The overall approach to losing weight with nutrition and working out has been top notch. They are so knowledgeable and the monthly appointments hold me accountable. I always get a breakdown of progress from the prior month which is always so encouraging and nice to see!! Can’t recommend them enough!!"
Verified Patient
12 months in program
1 year strong
"Two weeks in and ten pounds down. Dr. Giffi and Stacey are both so welcoming and judgement free. Dr. Giffi approaches this as an overall wellness looking at all aspects as to what maybe happening. His number one priority is getting you healthy again! My favorite part is I can message either of them throughout the week and they will respond super quickly to my questions. I cannot wait to see what this process brings!"
Verified Patient
2 weeks in program
10lbs lost
The Advantages of Our Metabolic Weight Loss Program
Our programs address nutrition, fitness, sleep, and stress together — and can include physician evaluation of whether hormone therapy or GLP-1 medication is clinically appropriate for you.
Doctor-supervised weight loss
Every program is designed and supervised by Dr. Giffi. Clinical expertise meets real-world practicality at every step.
Integrated metabolic care
Hormones, nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress are addressed together, not treated as separate problems. Most programs miss at least three of these.
Advanced clinical testing
Labs, EKG, body composition analysis, VO₂ max, and lactate testing give us a precise starting point, and monthly data to track your progress accurately.
Multiple weight loss medication tracks
Labs, EKG, body composition analysis, VO₂ max, and lactate testing give us a precise starting point, and monthly data to track your progress accurately.
Long-term maintenance support
A dedicated maintenance phase with a tracking app, daily guidance, and strategies for travel, stress, holidays, and changes in routines, so results hold after the program ends.
Hormone Evaluation and Treatment
Hormonal imbalances are among the most overlooked reasons weight loss stalls. When labs identify one, BHRT is available on-site — physician-prescribed and managed by Dr. Giffi.
Your first step is a conversation.
How Our Weight Loss Programs Work
Clinical Testing and Personalized Plan
Your program begins with a full picture of your metabolic and hormonal health: labs (CBC, CMP, lipid panel, TSH, and testosterone for men), an EKG, and body composition analysis. During your consultation, Dr. Giffi or our PA reviews everything and builds a personalized plan across nutrition, fitness, sleep, stress, and lifestyle. Treatment plans may include medication when clinically appropriate, with monthly physician follow-ups and a guided maintenance phase built in from the start.
Structured Nutritional Counseling
You receive personalized nutrition guidance that fits your actual routine — high-protein structures, grocery lists, and practical recipes designed for consistency. Plans are delivered conveniently through our app and include a calorie tracker for daily use. The goal is a way of eating you can sustain long after the program ends.
Fitness and Lifestyle Integration
Your movement plan is designed to support your metabolism, protect muscle, and improve energy — not just burn calories. Resistance-based routines, daily movement goals, and guidance around sleep and stress help your body respond more predictably. Whether you're rebuilding strength or navigating hormonal changes, we find a rhythm that fits your life.
GLP-1 Therapy Integration
When nutrition, movement, and metabolic support aren't enough on their own, weight loss injections can be a meaningful part of the picture. When clinically appropriate, we prescribe compounded GLP-1 drugs for weight loss with evidence-based dosing and flexible adjustments based on your symptoms, appetite patterns, and monthly data. Candidacy depends on your weight loss goals, labs, BMI, and related medical conditions.
Daily Accountability and Real-Time Support
You'll receive daily email guidance, personalized menus, grocery lists, and simple habit targets to keep momentum steady between visits. Our team monitors your progress and adjusts as needed. Many patients tell us this structure is what finally breaks the cycle of starting and stopping.
Physician-Supervised Weight Loss Medications
At Ultimate Wellness, we prescribe weight loss medications only when clinically appropriate — determined by your labs, your BMI, your health history, and your goals. We offer three medication pathways, each suited to a different patient profile, always physician-prescribed and monitored.
Tirzepatide
Prescription weight loss injections. A dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist that typically produces greater weight loss than semaglutide, particularly for patients at higher BMIs or with significant insulin resistance. For patients with more substantial goals or a metabolic profile that responds well to dual-pathway activation, tirzepatide is often the stronger clinical choice.
Our Elite Program
Semaglutide
Prescription weight loss injections. A GLP-1 receptor agonist that reduces appetite, quiets food preoccupation, and supports steady fat loss over 6–12 months. Best suited for patients with a 10–15% weight loss goal or those for whom tirzepatide isn't the right clinical fit.
Our Advanced Program
Phentermine
Prescription weight loss pill. A shorter-term appetite suppressant that works through a different mechanism than GLP-1 medications — reducing hunger through the central nervous system rather than hormonal pathways. Best suited for patients who need structured appetite control over a defined period, or for whom GLP-1 therapy isn't appropriate.
Our Core Program
What to Expect From Your Consultation
Your first appointment is 45 minutes — in-office or via telehealth — and includes blood work, EKG, body composition analysis, and your personalized plan. Consultation appointment fee: $150.
Here's what to expect from start to finish.
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Free 15-Minute Consultation (optional)
A straightforward conversation with Dr. Giffi about your goals, history, and whether this program is the right fit. No commitment, no obligation.
2
New Patient Appointment
Available in-office at our Ballenger Creek clinic on Buckeystown Pike in Frederick, MD — or via telehealth for residents of Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Virginia.
Book your appointment.
3
Your Consultation and Plan
At your 45-minute appointment, you'll meet our staff, complete intake and consents, and have bloodwork drawn, an EKG, and body composition analysis completed on-site. Telehealth patients have bloodwork done at a local lab beforehand. Dr. Giffi reviews everything and builds your personalized plan across nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle.
4
Program Launch and Ongoing Support
If medication is clinically appropriate, treatment may begin the same day. Your nutrition framework, fitness guidance, and daily accountability tools will go live through our app. You'll receive daily email guidance, personalized menus, grocery lists, and simple and habit targets to keep momentum steady from day one.
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Monthly Check-ins and Maintenance
Our clinical team reviews your progress and body composition monthly and adjusts your plan based on data. When you reach your goal, a structured maintenance phase helps you sustain what you've built.
Questions? Contact us.
FAQs About Medical Weight Loss
How soon will I notice changes?
Most patients notice early shifts in appetite and daily rhythm within the first few weeks. Measurable changes in body composition typically follow within the first month and become more pronounced over 3–6 months as the plan is optimized.
How do you help prevent muscle loss during weight loss?
Through protein emphasis, structured nutrition, resistance-based activity, and monthly body composition tracking. Protecting lean mass while losing fat is a clinical priority in every plan we build.
Can I do the program without weight loss drugs?
Absolutely. Many patients focus entirely on nutrition, metabolic repair, and lifestyle structure. Medication is one tool, never a requirement.
I tried a GLP-1 and didn't get the results I expected. Should I try again?
Possibly, but not without understanding why it fell short the first time. Poor titration, no nutritional structure, the wrong medication for your GI history, or unaddressed hormonal factors are common reasons GLP-1 therapy underperforms. Dr. Giffi will review your history and give you an honest assessment.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes — new patient consultations and follow-up appointments are available via telehealth for residents of Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia. In-office visits are available at our Ballenger Creek location in Frederick, MD.
Does insurance cover medical weight loss?
Insurance coverage varies. Our team can help review your options and discuss costs during your consultation.
Can I start medication right away?
If your weight loss doctor determines that medication is appropriate, it may begin as soon as the same day.
Our Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Frederick, Maryland
Ultimate Wellness is a hormone and medical weight loss clinic located in Ballenger Creek, Frederick, MD, serving patients across Maryland. For directions or to schedule a visit, call us at 240-931-0139.
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