Desk Score
Rivas Medical Weight Loss
Rivas Medical Weight Loss is a physician-founded program (Paul Rivas MD LLC) combining 15 in-person clinics with telehealth across Maryland, Virginia, and Florida.
- Semaglutide
- Not disclosed
- Tirzepatide
- Not disclosed
- Coverage
- 3 states
- Brand-name
- Compounded only
Line Rivas Medical Weight Loss up against its closest alternatives. Or go one-on-one: Rivas Medical Weight Loss vs CoreAge Rx. Because Rivas Medical Weight Loss dispenses compounded medication, it’s worth understanding whether compounded GLP-1 is legit and safe.
Desk Score breakdown
Each of the six scored dimensions. See the methodology.
What the Desk likes
- Physician-founded (Paul Rivas MD) with 15 clinics plus telehealth
- Flat price for any dose; weekly provider visits included in every payment
- Offers both compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide
Where points come off
- Expensive: about $498/mo for semaglutide and $715/mo for tirzepatide (billed weekly)
- Only available in Maryland, Virginia, and Florida
- Weekly-visit concierge model requires more frequent engagement than mail-order
The Desk's briefing — C
Best for: Readers who want mD/VA/FL patients wanting hands-on weekly in-person or telehealth GLP-1 visits.
Rivas Medical Weight Loss ranks #364 of 498 providers scored — see #1, CoreAge Rx on the board.
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Pricing and verification reflect Rivas Medical Weight Loss's public disclosures at last scoring; the Desk Score is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on Rivas Medical Weight Loss's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.