Step 1
5 to 15 minutes
Complete Your Assessment
Answer a few questions about your health history, weight-loss goals, medications, and overall health. It takes 5–15 minutes.
VIRGINIA · 100% ONLINE
Online Doctor-Led GLP-1 Weight Loss For Virginia
From Arlington to Abingdon, get doctor-led weight loss care without the drive or the waiting room. Meet a licensed provider by video or phone. If treatment is right for you, your medication ships to your door in Virginia.
Takes 5 to 15 minutes. Free to check.
- Board-Certified Doctors
- Convenient Consultation
- 100% Virtual Care
- Care Delivered in All 50 States
- HIPAA-Compliant Care
- No Insurance Required
- Board-Certified Doctors
- Convenient Consultation
- 100% Virtual Care
- Care Delivered in All 50 States
- HIPAA-Compliant Care
- No Insurance Required
- Board-Certified Doctors
- Convenient Consultation
- 100% Virtual Care
- Care Delivered in All 50 States
- HIPAA-Compliant Care
- No Insurance Required
How it works in Virginia
Three Steps. Zero Waiting Rooms.
Step 2
Video or Phone
Talk To A Doctor
Our doctors review your health info and labs to determine the right treatment plan. If prescribed, your medication and Ongo medical kit ship within 3–5 days, based on your plan.
Step 3
Weekly Check-ins
Treatment With Ongoing Care
Get ongoing support with regular check-ins, medical consultations, treatment adjustments, and guidance from your care team.
Where you need to be during your visit
Live In Virginia, Work In DC? Read This.
Telehealth rules follow where you are during the visit, not where you live. Your Virginia provider can treat you while you are physically in Virginia.
NoVA Commuters
Book your visit for a time you're home in Virginia, not at your desk in DC or Maryland. Our doctors are typically multi-state licensed, so you don't have to worry much.
College Students
Studying out of state? Your visit needs a provider licensed where you are that day.
Traveling
We can keep shipping your medication to your Virginia address. Plan visits for days you're in the state.
Not sure your timing works? Message us before you book.
Medication and pricing
Two Medications. One Steady Monthly Price.
Your doctor decides which option, if any, fits you. Both start at a low dose and increase gradually, which is standard practice to reduce side effects.
Injectable
Multidose vial
Semaglutide
Weekly injection. Goes Easy.
Injectable
Multidose vial
Tirzepatide
Weekly injection. Powerful.
MEDICAL DISCLAIMER - Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality.
Semaglutide price breakdown
What Six MonthsActually Costs
We bill one rate. No surprise claims, no deductibles. Here's the full picture.
| Plan | Monthly | Billed per plan | 6 months total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transform6 months | $179 | $1,074 | $1,074 |
| Momentum3 months, twice | $199 | $579 | $1,194 |
| Transform1 month, six times | $249 | $249 | $1,494 |
Same rate as your dose goes up. No membership fee on top.
Every Plan Includes:
- Virtual physician consultations
- Medication delivery
- Priority support
- Ongo Premium Hub
- Progress monitoring
- A custom treatment and dosage plan
- Lifestyle guidance
Meet your doctor
Real Doctors, You Can Look Up
Your care is led by board-certified physicians who are licensed in multiple states. Ask your care team which doctor you'll see before your visit.
Dr. David Okonkwo, MD, MBA
NPI ID: 1457796062
- Adult & Pediatric Neurologist
- Board-Certified in Neurology
15+ years
Dr. Zachary B. Kramer, MD
NPI ID: 1891015152
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Board-Certified
15+ years
Dr. Gaurav K. Patel, MD
NPI ID: 1023571379
- Family Medicine Physician
- Board-Certified
7+ years, including obesity medicine.
Dr. Johnathan Chance Miller, MD
NPI ID: 1306189832
- General Practice Physician
- Telehealth Medical Physician
8+ years of telehealth medical evaluations.
Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, MD
NPI ID: 1306189832
- Adult & Pediatric Neurologist
- Board-Certified in Neurology
15+ years
Delivered anywhere in the commonwealth
Shipping Across Virginia & Beyond
Once your provider approves treatment, a licensed U.S. pharmacy ships your medication to your door. Most orders arrive within 3 to 5 business days after shipment, with tracking and free delivery.
Rural Addresses
Same shipping to Southwest Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and the Eastern Shore as to Richmond or NoVA.
Summer Heat
Temperature-sensitive medication ships in protective packaging. Bring your package inside as soon as it lands, especially on hot Virginia afternoons.
Damaged Or Late Package
We take full responsibility for damaged and delayed packages. Message your care team, and we'll sort it out.
Discreet Packaging
No Ongo branding or medication names on the outside or inside. The imagery on the website is for representation purposes only.
Get Regular Updates
You'll get email and message updates from shipment to delivery. You can always check the status of your medication through the account.
Migration Support
Constantly commuting across states? No issues. We ship nationwide, so pick a location that works for you.
Who GLP-1 treatment is for
Is This Right For You? Honest Answer Below.
Your provider decides eligibility for each patient.
May Be A Fit
- Adults 18+ located in Virginia
- BMI of 30 or higher
- BMI of 27 or higher with a weight-related condition, like high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes
- Diet and exercise alone haven't worked
Usually Not A Fit
- Personal or family history of medullary thyroid cancer
- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2)
- Pregnant, breastfeeding or trying to conceive
- History of pancreatitis [medical director to confirm list]
What to expect
Your First Six Months, Step
By Step
Everyone responds differently. This is a general picture, not a promise.
Week 1-4
Starts Slow
You start on a low dose. Some people notice less hunger. Mild nausea or stomach upset is common early on.
Month 2-3
Adjust Thoughtfully
Your provider may raise your dose based on how you feel. Appetite changes often become clearer.
Month 4-6
Review Progress
Your provider reviews progress and side effects, and adjusts your plan if needed.
After 6 months
Plan What's Next
You and your provider decide what's next: continue, adjust, or plan for maintenance.
Ongoing care
Side Effects Happen. Here's The Plan.
You'll feel the side effects, but that's also a sign that the medication is working. Ongo Weight Loss care team always does a follow-up weekly or bi-weekly, as per your preference. Message your care team anytime through your patient portal. Our team responds within 24 hours. For severe stomach pain, signs of an allergic reaction, or anything that feels like a medical emergency, call 911.
Diet and workout
Protect Your Muscle, Lose The Fat
Eating less can mean losing muscle too. When you start taking GLP-1, you feel less hungry. You just have to choose calories that are worth it, with protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. Also, keep lifting weights and work out regularly to keep building muscle. Your lifestyle guidance covers protein and strength training, so you lose more fat.
Got questions between visits? Join the biweekly Q&A with our doctors, nutritionists, and experts.
Insurance and coverage
No Insurance? No Problem.
Ongo is self-pay. You see your price before you commit, with no prior authorization and no network rules.
Federal Employees In NoVA
Many federal health plans limit or exclude weight-loss GLP-1s. Self-pay skips that wait.
Military Families In Hampton Roads
TRICARE coverage for weight-loss GLP-1s is limited and has changed over time. Ongo works without it.
State Employees & Virginia Medicaid
Coverage rules for weight-loss GLP-1s vary. Check your plan, or start with Ongo self-pay.
How Ongo compares
Ongo Vs. Other Ways To Get GLP-1s
In Virginia
| Comparison | Ongo | Form-Only Apps | Local Virginia Clinic |
|---|---|---|---|
| How you're evaluated | Live Video Or Phone Visit | Often A Questionnaire Review | In-Person Exam |
| Travel | None | None | Drive And Wait Room |
| Price shown upfront | Yes, One Monthly Rate | Often Membership Plus Medication | Often Consult And Visit Fees |
| Rural Virginia access | Ships Statewide | Ships Statewide | Limited To Clinic Areas |
| Ongoing check-ins | Included | Varies | Usually Paid Per Visit |
| In-person option | None | No | Yes |
Serving all of Virginia
Wherever You Are In
Virginia, We Are Too
Book around your commute, not a clinic's hours—no need to drive long distances on I-95 or I-64 to see a trusted, licensed doctor in Virginia. At Ongo Weight Loss, we design care around your deployments and shifting schedules.
- Alexandria
- Bristol
- Buena Vista
- Charlottesville
- Chesapeake
- Colonial Heights
- Covington
- Danville
- Emporia
- Fairfax
- Falls Church
- Franklin
- Fredericksburg
- Galax
- Hampton
- Harrisonburg
- Hopewell
- Lexington
- Lynchburg
- Manassas
- Manassas Park
- Martinsville
- Newport News
- Norfolk
- Norton
- Petersburg
- Poquoson
- Portsmouth
- Radford
- Richmond
- Roanoke
- Salem
- Staunton
- Suffolk
- Virginia Beach
- Waynesboro
- Williamsburg
- Winchester
Virginia FAQ
Virginia GLP-1 Questions, AnsweredStraight
Yes. Ongo connects Virginia adults with licensed providers by video or phone. If your provider decides treatment is appropriate, compounded semaglutide or tirzepatide ships to your Virginia address. A prescription is never guaranteed.
Compounded semaglutide through Ongo costs $179/month on the 6-month plan, $199/month on the 3-month plan, or $249/month month-to-month. The rate covers care and medication together. No insurance is needed. For the pricing of other medications, go to the
.
Yes. Your provider can treat you only while you are physically in Virginia. If you commute to DC or Maryland, schedule your visit for a time you're home in Virginia. However, our providers are licensed in multiple states, so if they are licensed in your commuting areas, you can continue telehealth with the same doctor. Otherwise, you'll need to switch doctors. Contact our care team, and we will handle everything on your behalf.
Most orders arrive anywhere in Virginia within 3 to 5 business days after shipment. Delivery is free and tracked. Temperature-sensitive medication ships in protective packaging.
A licensed provider can prescribe compounded medications when they decide one is appropriate for you and federal and state rules allow it. They are not FDA-approved.
Your provider decides whether you need labs based on your health history. If you do, Ongo guides you on what's required.
Coverage varies by plan and changes often. Ongo is self-pay, so you can start without prior authorization. Check your plan if you want to use coverage.
Share your current medication and dose during your assessment. Your provider reviews your history and decides whether to continue your dose the same or adjust it.
Some people regain weight after stopping GLP-1 medication. Your provider can help you plan for the long term, including maintenance options and habits that support your results.
Rules on compounded medications have changed before. If your medication becomes unavailable, your provider will talk you through your options, including FDA-approved alternatives.
Yes. You can cancel from your portal or by messaging our care team. After confirmation, your plan will be canceled, and remaining credits (if available) will be refunded. Check our
before canceling.