Expert obesity care — no drive required
If you live in Illinois, you don’t need to travel to Missouri for physician-led weight management. The Bariatric & Metabolic Institute offers full telemedicine care for Illinois patients, led by Dr. Vishon J Subramani, M.D. — a board-certified internal medicine physician specializing in obesity medicine.
From your initial evaluation through every follow-up, your care happens over secure video visits. Prescriptions go to your local pharmacy. Labs can be drawn near you.
What telemedicine weight-loss care includes
- Comprehensive virtual evaluation — medical history, weight history, and review of prior attempts
- Lab work — ordered electronically; completed at a draw site convenient to you
- Prescription weight-loss medications — including GLP-1 therapies like semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro) when you’re a candidate
- Structured follow-ups — dose adjustments, side-effect management, and progress reviews by video
- Nutrition and lifestyle coaching — practical, sustainable guidance built around your life, not a fad diet
- Long-term maintenance planning — because obesity is a chronic condition, not a 12-week project
Why physician-led care matters
GLP-1 medications are powerful tools — and they deserve medical supervision. Dosing, side effects, drug interactions, and underlying conditions (thyroid issues, pancreatitis history, diabetes medications) all require a doctor’s judgment. Our program is run by a physician, not a subscription app.
How it works
- Reach out — call (573) 255-2089 or send a message through our contact form.
- Virtual consultation — meet Dr. Subramani by secure video; review your history and goals.
- Labs and evaluation — complete any needed bloodwork near you.
- Personalized plan — medication (if appropriate), nutrition, and activity — tailored to you.
- Ongoing follow-ups — regular video check-ins to adjust treatment and keep progress on track.
Frequently asked questions
I’m in Illinois — can you legally treat me?
Yes. Dr. Subramani provides telemedicine care to patients in both Missouri and Illinois.
Do I ever need to come to the Sikeston office?
No. Illinois patients can complete the entire program virtually.
Which medications do you prescribe?
We prescribe FDA-approved weight-management medications based on candidacy — most commonly GLP-1 therapies (semaglutide, tirzepatide). The choice is individualized at your evaluation.
What does it cost?
We bill insurance where applicable and offer self-pay options. Call (573) 255-2089 for current pricing. We accept Aetna, Consociate Health, HealthLink, Medicare, MO HealthNet, Tricare, United Healthcare, and VA Community Care, plus CareCredit.
What if I’ve tried everything already?
Most of our patients have. Prior attempts — diets, programs, even previous medications — give us useful information for building a plan that actually fits.
Telemedicine weight-loss care for Illinois, led by Dr. Vishon J Subramani, M.D. Call (573) 255-2089 or reach out through our contact form to get started.
