The Bariatric Clinic

What The Bariatric Clinic does

The Bariatric Clinic PA (DBA: Physicians Care Weight Loss) is a private, physician-owned medical practice founded around 1989 by Dr. Anthony McAlister and operating for over 30 years across the Carolinas. The clinic delivers medically supervised weight-loss programs at four active physical locations (Asheville NC, Fort Mill SC, Greenville SC, Greensboro NC) plus Graham NC, with the Spartanburg SC office permanently closing December 6, 2025 and patient records transferring to Greenville. The core offering combines FDA-approved prescription medications — once-weekly Semaglutide (GLP-1) injections, Tirzepatide, and appetite suppressants (Phentermine, Phendimetrazine, Diethylpropion) — with B-12 and Lipotropic injections, nutritional counseling, lab work, body-composition analysis, and a long-term maintenance program.

The underlying technology stack is a conventional clinical delivery model: in-person physician consultations, on-site dispensing, and ancillary retail of protein bars, shakes, and multivitamins. An on-site pharmacy subsidiary, Corner Drugs, Inc., operates at the Greenville headquarters and is described as a wholly-owned core operating subsidiary, enabling same-visit dispensing and pharmacist consultation. There are no mobile apps, APIs, SDKs, or documented software integrations; the practice's proprietary differentiation rests on the longevity of its clinical protocol, physician expertise, and multi-location Carolina footprint rather than on software or data assets.

The business model is pay-per-visit, pay-as-you-go with no upfront fees and no long-term contracts. Revenue is generated from office-visit fees, prescription and injection medication sales dispensed on-site (including $12–$20 lipotropic injections), and retail dietary supplements (with volume promotions such as "Buy 5 Boxes Get 1 Free"). The customer base consists of individual adult consumers with overweight or obesity, a horizontal persona segment served across all locations. Distribution is sales-led and field-based through the clinic offices, supplemented by local SEO, a blog, an email newsletter, and per-location Google My Business and Facebook pages. The company is privately held by its founding physicians, with no disclosed external funding or institutional ownership.

Name

The Bariatric Clinic

Legal name

The Bariatric Clinic PA

Website

https://bariatricclinic.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Bariatric Clinic PA is a private, physician-owned medical practice operating four clinics across North and South Carolina that delivers medically supervised weight-loss programs combining FDA-approved medications (Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, appetite suppressants), injections, nutrition counseling, and on-site pharmacy dispensing to adult consumers seeking medical weight management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Weight Loss Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Obesity Medicine & Weight Management (HLAKADAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Medical Nutrition Therapy (Registered Dietitian) (HSADAFAE)

Keywords

• Medical weight loss
• Physician supervised weight loss
• Bariatric clinic services
• Weight loss medications
• Nutrition counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Weight Loss Services: Physician-supervised weight loss programs including consultations, lab work, body fat analysis, nutritional counseling, and ongoing medical oversight. Revenue generated through office visit fees and medication prescriptions dispensed on-site.
2. Medication Sales: Sale of weight loss medications including Semaglutide injections, appetite suppressants (Phentermine, Phendimetrazine, Diethylpropion), Lipotropic injections ($12-20), and B-12 injections dispensed during patient visits.
3. Dietary Supplements: Sale of protein bars, protein shakes, and multivitamins. Promotional offer of Buy 5 Boxes Get 1 Free on protein products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Bariatric Clinic provides a physician-supervised medical weight loss program that combines prescription medications (Semaglutide GLP-1 injections, Tirzepatide, and FDA-approved appetite suppressants such as Phentermine, Phendimetrazine, and Diethylpropion), injection therapies (B-12 and Lipotropic injections), nutrition counseling, lab work, and body fat analysis. Patients are seen at physical clinic locations across the Carolinas on a pay-per-visit basis with no upfront fees or long-term contracts, with a Long-Term Maintenance Program available after initial weight loss goals are reached.

Product overview

The Bariatric Clinic is a medically-supervised weight loss practice operating five locations across the Carolinas (Asheville, Fort Mill, Greenville, Greensboro, and Graham NC, with Spartanburg closing December 6, 2025). The company offers a unified physician-supervised weight loss program that combines prescription medications (Semaglutide GLP-1 weekly injections, Tirzepatide, and FDA-approved appetite suppressants including Phentermine, Phendimetrazine, and Diethylpropion) with injection therapies (B-12, Lipotropic injections), nutrition counseling, dietary supplements (protein bars/shakes), comprehensive lab work, and ongoing medical monitoring. The core offering is the Physician-Supervised Weight Loss Program supported by a Long-Term Maintenance Program. No upfront fees or long-term contracts are required. An on-site pharmacy (Corner Drugs) operates at the Greenville location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physician-Supervised Weight Loss Program Medically supervised weight loss program for adults seeking physician-monitored weight management, featuring comprehensive lab work, body fat analysis, personalized weight loss plans, monthly follow-ups, and physician monitoring. Offered with no upfront fees or long-term contracts across the Carolinas.
• Semaglutide (GLP-1) Injections Once-weekly injection medication that mimics the GLP-1 hormone to suppress appetite, slow stomach emptying, and help patients feel full with smaller meals. Prescribed and dispensed to adult patients as part of the medically supervised weight loss program.
• Appetite Suppressants Daily FDA-approved medications including Phentermine, Phendimetrazine, and Diethylpropion that suppress appetite, reduce hunger and cravings, and increase metabolism. Used since 1959 as part of the physician-supervised weight loss program.
• Tirzepatide Weight loss medication offered as part of the clinic's medication options alongside Semaglutide within the physician-supervised weight loss program.
• Lipotropic Injections Injections containing amino acids and vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, Methionine, Inositol, Choline) that enhance fat metabolism, increase energy, boost metabolism, and improve liver and gallbladder function. Priced at $12 for established patients upgrading from B-12 and $20 for regular injections.
• B-12 Injections Vitamin B-12 injections provided during office visits to support metabolism and energy levels as part of the physician-supervised weight loss program.
• Nutrition Counseling Dietary counseling sessions provided during the first appointment and as ongoing support to help patients develop sustainable eating habits and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Long-Term Maintenance Program Maintenance program offered after patients achieve their weight loss goals to help them stay on track and prevent weight regain, with ongoing support and accountability.
• Protein Bars and Shakes Nutritional supplements (protein bars, protein shakes, and multivitamins) sold at the clinic to help patients manage meals and in-between snacking, with a Buy 5 Boxes, Get 1 Free promotional offer.
• Corner Drugs On-Site Pharmacy On-site pharmacy at the Greenville location (operated by Corner Drugs, Inc.) offering a complete assortment of medications with pharmacists available to answer prescription questions, enabling same-visit dispensing during patient appointments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average weight loss of 2-4 pounds per week with appetite suppressant program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Corner Drugs, Inc.coreOthersOn-site pharmacy partnership at the Greenville headquarters location. Corner Drugs offers a complete assortment of medications with pharmacists available to answer questions about prescriptions. This enables seamless medication dispensing during patient visits.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Noom: Digital health platform combining behavior change coaching with optional medication programs including Semaglutide; adjacent competitor in the medically-supported weight loss space with a non-clinical primary model.
• Ro (Roman): Direct-to-patient telehealth platform with a dedicated weight loss program offering GLP-1 medications; emerging competitor using lower-friction digital channels against brick-and-mortar clinics.
• Calibrate: Metabolic health company offering physician-supervised, app-based weight management with GLP-1 access; comparable medical-supervision positioning but delivered digitally.
• Found: Telehealth weight management company combining physician care, prescription medications including Semaglutide, and lifestyle coaching; competing emerging model targeting the same patient demographic.
• Hims & Hers Health: Telehealth platform offering weight management programs including GLP-1 medications with direct-to-consumer delivery; competes for the same Semaglutide/Tirzepatide patient demand through a digital-first model.

Direct peers

• Medi-Weightloss: National franchise of physician-supervised medical weight loss clinics offering prescription medications, nutrition counseling, and lifestyle coaching — directly comparable multi-location model serving overweight/obese patients with FDA-approved drug protocols.
• Physicians Weight Loss Centers: Chain of physician-directed weight loss clinics offering medical supervision, prescription medications, and counseling — overlapping clinical offerings and target patient population.
• Red Mountain Weight Loss: Medical weight loss provider offering physician-supervised programs with prescription medications and injections including Semaglutide; directly comparable service mix and clinical positioning.
• Lindora: Multi-location medical weight loss clinic chain combining physician oversight, prescription appetite suppressants, and nutrition programs; closely aligned clinical model and patient demographic.

Broad incumbents

• WW International (Weight Watchers): Established incumbent in the weight management space with broad consumer brand, digital tools, and now GLP-1 programs; larger portfolio but overlaps in target population and lifestyle/coaching emphasis.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BariatricClinicFortMill
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bariatric-clinic-pa-the

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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