Video visits · Arizona
GLP-1 weight-loss care by video in Arizona
Yes, a doctor can prescribe Wegovy, Zepbound and other GLP-1 medications to you by video in Arizona, as long as the doctor holds an Arizona medical license. Adonis Saremi, MD, does. He's an obesity medicine physician based in La Jolla, California, and he sees Arizona patients by video on the Essential plan, $249 a month. Medication is billed separately by the pharmacy.
By Adonis Saremi, MDUpdated
Arizona credential
Adonis Saremi, MD. Arizona Medical Board, MD License number 59142, status Active.
Look him up on the Arizona Medical Board's site →What Arizona requires for a video visit
Arizona allows the exam that a prescription rests on to happen by telehealth. Audio-only counts only when video isn't reasonably available, and Dr. Saremi's visits are by video. A.R.S. 32-1401
Before a first telehealth visit, Arizona requires your informed consent to being treated that way. A.R.S. 36-3602
GLP-1 medications are not controlled substances, and Arizona has no rule specific to them. Your Arizona pharmacy fills the prescription like any other.
How it works
- A free 15-minute consult. You ask your questions and hear what your own monthly total would be before you commit to anything.
- A 30-minute first visit by video. Labs and your full history set your baseline. Dr. Saremi reads every number himself and writes your plan.
- A 15-minute check-in by video every month. Your dose is adjusted from what your numbers show.
- Messaging on weekdays, with a same-day reply. Arizona doesn't change its clocks, so that's 10 am to 5 pm Arizona time from March to early November, and 11 am to 6 pm in winter.
You need to be in Arizona, or another state where he's licensed, at the time of each visit. He holds medical licenses in California, Arizona, Georgia, Illinois and Texas, and a Florida telehealth registration.
What it costs
Membership: $249 a month on the Essential plan, or $224 a month if you pay for the year. It covers your visits with Dr. Saremi, your care plan and messaging him directly. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
Medication is not included. Your prescription is filled and billed by the pharmacy. Dr. Saremi prescribes brand-name, FDA-approved GLP-1s only, never compounded versions.
If you pay the manufacturer's self-pay price, these are the published monthly prices as of October 2026:
- Wegovy pen: $349 ($199 for a new patient's first two fills at the two starting doses, through December 31, 2026). NovoCare
- Zepbound: $299 at 2.5 mg, $399 at 5 mg, and $449 at 7.5 to 15 mg if you refill within 45 days. Lilly
- Wegovy pill: $149 to $299, depending on the dose. NovoCare
So a month on the Essential plan with a Wegovy pen at the self-pay price comes to $598. With Zepbound it runs from $548 to $698, depending on the dose. Labs and other tests are billed separately, only when you need them.
Who you'll see
Every visit is with Dr. Adonis Saremi himself. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine and Clinical Informatics, trained in internal medicine at UC San Diego, and was the Chief Medical Officer of Noom. Between visits you message him directly, not a portal or a care coordinator.
His offices are in La Jolla and Newport Beach, California. Patients outside California see him by video.
Questions people in Arizona ask
- Is Dr. Saremi licensed in Arizona?
- Yes. Adonis Saremi, MD, holds an Arizona medical license from the Arizona Medical Board, which you can check on the Board's website.
- Do I ever need to travel to California?
- No. Arizona patients see Dr. Saremi by video. His offices are in La Jolla and Newport Beach if you ever want to visit, but nothing in your care requires it.
- Does the practice bill my insurance?
- No. Membership is paid directly, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted. The medication is billed by the pharmacy, and the manufacturers' self-pay prices are listed above.
- What happens if I'm traveling during a visit?
- Each visit has to happen while you're in a state where Dr. Saremi can treat you: California, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois or Texas. If you'll be somewhere else, move the visit.
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