Video visits · Illinois
GLP-1 weight-loss care by video in Illinois
Yes, a doctor can prescribe Wegovy, Zepbound and other GLP-1 medications to you by video in Illinois, as long as the doctor holds an Illinois license. Adonis Saremi, MD, does. He's an obesity medicine physician based in La Jolla, California, and he sees Illinois patients by video on the Essential plan, $249 a month. Medication is billed separately by the pharmacy.
By Adonis Saremi, MDUpdated
Illinois credential
Adonis Saremi, MD. Illinois physician and surgeon license number 036150175, status Active, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Look him up on the Illinois license lookup →Video visits under Illinois law
Illinois lets a physician treat you by telehealth when the physician holds an Illinois license, and holds that care to the same standard as an in-person visit. Illinois Telehealth Act, 225 ILCS 150
GLP-1 medications are not controlled substances, so no Illinois controlled-substance license is involved. Your Illinois 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. In Illinois that's noon to 7 pm Central time.
You need to be in Illinois, 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.
Fees
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.
Fees may be adjusted due to complications or unforeseen circumstances.
Your physician
Adonis Saremi, MD, sees every patient himself. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine and Clinical Informatics. Between visits you message him directly.
Offices: La Jolla and Newport Beach, California. Illinois patients are seen by video.
Questions people in Illinois ask
- Is Dr. Saremi licensed in Illinois?
- Yes. Adonis Saremi, MD, holds an Illinois physician and surgeon license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which you can check on its license lookup.
- Do I need to travel to California?
- No. Illinois patients see Dr. Saremi by video.
- 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. Fees may be adjusted due to complications or unforeseen circumstances.
- 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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