Weight Loss in St. Petersburg

Here's what it costs from St. Pete: personalized compounded semaglutide begins at $149 a month, and personalized compounded tirzepatide at $229, at the starting dose. Booking online with a card on file saves 15% on your first month of medication, and the $100 visit is waived when you start medication. There's no charge to book.

How far is Padgett from downtown St. Pete?

About 26 miles, or roughly 35 minutes without traffic. From downtown you take I-375 to I-275 north, cross Old Tampa Bay on the Howard Frankland Bridge, exit onto Memorial Highway and follow the Veterans Expressway north to the Linebaugh Avenue exit. From the St. Pete Pier it's much the same trip, about 37 minutes.

That drive is easy on a quiet afternoon. At rush hour, bridge traffic can stretch it considerably, and there are only three road crossings over Old Tampa Bay to choose from. That's the practical case for telehealth from St. Pete.

Where you live in the city changes the math only a little. Neighborhoods north of downtown, like the Old Northeast, are a few minutes closer to I-275, while homes near Lake Maggiore or in far west St. Pete add time before you even reach the interstate. For nearly every address in the city, a telehealth visit simply takes the bridge out of the equation.

How does telehealth work from St. Petersburg?

It's a real visit, done on video. You meet Morgan Colee, PA, from a private spot anywhere in Florida and show a valid Florida driver's license or ID on camera; you must be physically in the state at the time. Your health history, current medications and goals are reviewed, and if personalized compounded semaglutide fits you, it is shipped to your St. Pete address.

Follow-ups work the same way, which matters because your dose starts low and is adjusted with your provider over time. You'll inject once a week at home, so choosing a day that fits your routine, a quiet Sunday morning for example, helps it become a habit. Our side effects guide covers what to expect in the early weeks and when to call.

What do local health numbers show for St. Pete?

The CDC's PLACES project estimates that about 33% of St. Petersburg adults had obesity in 2023 and about 12% had diagnosed diabetes. It also estimates that about 23% reported no leisure-time physical activity, a lower share than its estimates for Clearwater or Largo. Being active and still struggling with weight is common, and that's exactly where medical support can help.

Where can you walk, bike or paddle in St. Pete?

The city gives you plenty to work with. The St. Pete Pier offers 26 acres of downtown waterfront for strolling and biking. In the south of the city, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve covers 245 acres with nature trails along Lake Maggiore.

On the north side, Pinellas County's Weedon Island Preserve has more than 4.7 miles of boardwalks and trails on Tampa Bay. And the Pinellas Trail starts right here and runs north to Tarpon Springs, so a morning ride can be as short or as long as your plan allows.

Which neighboring cities can use the same options?

Pinellas Park, Gulfport and Seminole are served the same way. Pinellas Park is the shortest drive of the three, about 32 minutes to the clinic without traffic, while Gulfport and Seminole are each closer to 40 minutes, so telehealth tends to fit them too. Largo patients can read our Largo page, and the personalized compounded semaglutide page has every dose and price.

To start from St. Pete, book online and choose a telehealth visit, or an in-person visit if you'd like to make the trip.

Personalized compounded semaglutide and personalized compounded tirzepatide are compounded drugs that have not been approved by the FDA. They have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality. FDA-approved products containing semaglutide and tirzepatide are available. Individual results vary.