Teen & Young Adult Obesity Medicine
California Telehealth | Dr Natalie Muth PC
Expert Obesity Medicine for Teens & Young Adults -- Available Across California
Physician-prescribed obesity treatment, including GLP-1 medications, delivered via telehealth by a nationally recognized expert. No waitlists. No insurance battles. Real results.
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What families tell us:
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"My teen's pediatrician said to eat healthier, but nothing changed."
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"We've been on waitlists for a specialist for months."
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"I've heard about GLP-1 medications for teens but have no idea where to start."
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"My young adult aged out of pediatrics and no one seems equipped to help."
What's actually happening:
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Traditional healthcare is built for acute illness — not chronic disease management.
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Obesity medicine requires time, frequency, and deep expertise most clinicians don't have.
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GLP-1 medications for teens are FDA-approved and evidence-based, but most primary care doctors aren't prescribing or monitoring them.
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Young adults fall through the gap between pediatric and adult medicine.
Your Teen Deserves More Than "Eat Less, Move More"
You've heard the advice. Your teen has tried. And yet here you are — still searching for a real answer. The reality is that obesity in adolescents and young adults is a complex, chronic medical condition with biological, hormonal, and environmental roots. It cannot be solved with willpower alone, and it won't be fully addressed in a 15-minute primary care visit.
GLP-1 Medications for Teens: The Question Every Family Is Asking
FDA-approved medications like semaglutide (Wegovy) represent a significant advance in adolescent obesity treatment. When prescribed appropriately and paired with lifestyle support, they can be transformative. But most families can't access them — because prescribing GLP-1s for teens requires specialist expertise that most primary care clinicians simply don't have.
What Dr. Muth provides that most practices don't:
✓ Expert evaluation of GLP-1 candidacy using current AAP and AACE guidelines
✓ Prescription and titration of FDA-approved medications (Wegovy, Qsymia, Zepbound (18+))
✓ Ongoing monitoring for efficacy, side effects, and metabolic changes
✓ Lab review and comorbidity management alongside medication
✓ The lifestyle framework that makes medications work — and stick — long term
Medications are one tool, not the whole answer. Dr. Muth's approach ensures your teen gets the right intervention — whether that's medication, intensive lifestyle work, or both — based on their individual biology, history, and goals.
Who We Serve
Dr. Natalie Muth PC is a California telehealth practice exclusively serving teens and young adults with obesity or elevated BMI requiring medical management.
This Practice Is the Right Fit If:
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Your teen has obesity and has not found adequate support through their primary care provider
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You want an expert evaluation for GLP-1 medications and ongoing prescribing and monitoring
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You want physician-led care that includes nutrition, behavior, and metabolic health — not just a prescription
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You've been told to "wait and see" and know that's not enough
This Practice Is Not the Right Fit If:
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Your child is under 12 → see Namio Health
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Your child has overweight (not obesity) and lifestyle support is the primary need → see Namio Health
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You are looking for an in-person practice → all visits are telehealth, California residents only
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You need services billed to insurance → this is a cash-pay membership practice
How It Works
Our Direct Specialty Care model replaces the insurance-dictated visit with something built around what actually works for chronic disease management: time, access, and expert continuity.
Step 1. Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call. No commitment. Dr. Muth's team will review your situation and confirm whether this practice is the right fit.
Step 2. Choose your membership tier and complete your intake form.
Step 3. Your 60-minute initial visit with Dr. Muth. Comprehensive medical and nutrition history, lab review, medication evaluation, and a personalized care plan.
Step 4. Ongoing monthly or bi-monthly visits, direct messaging access, and lab monitoring — all calibrated to your teen's progress.
Membership Tiers
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Nutrition and Lifestyle Consultation
One-time package. No monthly commitment. Ideal for teens who need expert nutrition guidance without full medical obesity management.
Best for: Teens with conditions such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, prediabetes, fatty liver disease, or overweight or obesity that would like an individualized nutrition plan.
Includes: 60-minute initial consultation + 30-minute follow-up (within 90 days) + secure messaging for 90 days
$299 one-time
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Comprehensive
Obesity Medicine CORE
Starting or actively managing GLP-1 or other obesity medications.
3 month minimum after initial visit.
60-min initial consultation
30-min combined medical/nutrition follow up every 4 weeks while titrating medication, then every 3 months for maintenance
Secure messaging
Pairs best with an intensive lifestyle program. Ask about NAMIO's GLP-1 Companion program during your discovery call
$250 initial visit
$149/mo during medication titration, then $149/3-month maintenance
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Comprehensive
Obesity Medicine - Intensive
CORE + Intensive Nutrition
3 month minimum after initial visit.
Everything in CORE Plus
+ Additional 30-min monthly focused nutrition follow up
Pairs best with an intensive lifestyle program. Ask about NAMIO's GLP-1 Companion program during your discovery call
$250 Initial Visit
$249/mo
Why Families Choose Dr. Muth
When it comes to teen and young adult obesity medicine, credentials matter. Dr. Natalie Muth is one of the few physicians in California with the specific combination of expertise your teen needs.
Dr. Natalie Muth, MD, MPH, RDN, MBA, FAAP, DABOM, FACSM
Board-Certified Pediatrician (MD) — University of North Carolina + UCLA residency
Diplomate, American Board of Obesity Medicine (DABOM) — specialist-level obesity care
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) — nutrition expertise built into every visit
Master of Public Health in Nutrition (MPH) — UNC Chapel Hill
Past Chair, AAP Section on Obesity — national policy leadership
Author, The Clinician's Guide to Pediatric Nutrition (AAP, 2023) and The Clinician's Guide to Pediatric Obesity (AAP, 2027)
Founder and past director, CPCMG W.E.L.L. healthy weight clinic — thousands of families served
Adjunct Associate Professor, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
A Note On Insurance
Dr. Natalie Muth PC is a cash-pay membership practice. We do not bill commercial insurance for our monthly membership fee. For families who have been fighting insurance denials, waiting months for specialist access, or getting generic advice that doesn't move the needle — this is a feature, not a limitation. No referrals needed. No prior authorization battles. No 6-month waitlist.
What you will still need:
Separate major medical insurance for labs (Quest/Labcorp), prescriptions, and specialist referrals
* HSA/FSA funds are accepted for patients with BMI ≥ 95th percentile
Ready to Get Started?
Schedule a free 15-minute discovery call. We'll listen, answer your questions honestly, and help you understand whether this practice is the right fit for your teen. No pressure. No commitment.
What Your Membership Includes
(The Value)
Your fee covers the specialty physician time, access, and nutrition services that insurance often restricts or denies:
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Extended Telehealth Appointments: Sufficient time to discuss medical, nutritional, and behavioral goals.
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Obesity Medication Management & Prescription (Tiers 2 and 3): Careful monitoring and titration of medication dosage.
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Virtual Check-ins: Secure, asynchronous communication with Dr. Muth.
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No Copays: You will never pay a copay for a scheduled visit.
What Your Membership Does NOT Cover
The membership is not insurance and does not cover the costs billed by outside entities.
You must maintain separate major medical insurance for:
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The Cost of Medications: Prescription drugs are billed to your major medical insurance or paid cash.
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Laboratory Services: Blood work, imaging, and diagnostic tests are billed directly to your insurance by the lab (e.g., Quest, Labcorp).
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Outside Specialist Referrals: Visits with cardiologists, endocrinologists, or surgeons.
Commitment & Cancellation
We believe in long-term partnership for chronic disease management.
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Tier 2 and 3: We request an initial 3-month minimum commitment to allow the treatment plan and any medications to take effect. After the initial term, membership is month-to-month and can be canceled at any time with 30 days written notice.
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Tier 1 (Nutrition Consult): This is a one-time package fee and does not require a monthly commitment.
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Initial Consult: This is a one-time fee.
