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[quote=Anonymous]Hi everyone,

I am a male in my fifties looking for a top-tier provider to help me manage a modest weight loss goal (currently 165 lbs at 5'5") and map out a comprehensive preventative health strategy.

Beyond reversing some borderline metabolic numbers (A1c is 6.0%), I am managing high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and sleep apnea. I have a family history. I have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO. I’m in Northern Virginia but willing to drive anywhere in NoVA, DC, or the Rockville/Bethesda area for the right provider. Any recommendations?

Questions:
1) For those with Anthem BCBS, have you had success getting them to cover GLP-1 medications like Zepbound or Wegovy by using sleep apnea or cardiovascular risk?

2) Given this mix of metabolic and cardiovascular factors, should I be looking for a primary care doctor, an internist, or a cardiologist?

3) Can you recommend a provider who takes a holistic, data-driven approach to metabolic health and muscle preservation, rather than just rapid weight loss?

Thank you![/quote]

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