Who we are

Provider name: Jon Ghiam, D.O. License#20A16421 Licensing Board: Osteopathic Medical Board of California

Calorie Clinic was founded by Dr. Jon Ghiam, a well-regarded, board-certified family physician practicing in Los Angeles. With a strong focus on preventative care, metabolic health, and evidence-based medical weight loss, he brings nearly a decade of clinical experience to telehealth patients seeking personalized, expert guidance in managing weight and chronic health conditions.

  • Currently Calorie Clinic serves adults age 18 and older in the state of California. We will soon be expanding to all 50 US states!

  • We navigate insurance on your behalf and are able to work with the vast majority of insurances to get cost-effective access to FDA approved GLP-1 medications.

    For patients with commercial insurance who qualify for GLP-1 medications, medication co-pays are typically $25 per month but depending on the plan may be higher.

    At this time, Medicare only covers these medications for patients with diabetes.

    Labs are also typically covered by insurance though there may be a co-pay. For patients without insurance, we offer labs for a flat-rate of $80, requiring you to go to a Labcorp location for lab draw.

  • For patients who do not have insurance or whose insurance does not cover the cost of medication, Calorie Clinic providers may provide alternative medications, tools or resources to help you get the weight loss results you desire.

    For patients without insurance, we have also partnered with LabCorp to to offer a comprehensive lab-panel for a flat-rate of $80.

  • Typically, patients started on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy can lose up to 15% of their weight. With Mounjaro and Zepbound, weight loss can be as much as 20%. Note that results are not guaranteed and may vary. Ultimately, your weight loss journey is a personal one, and your Calorie Clinic team will be by your side to help you achieve your best results

  • Typically, we find that patients taking GLP-1 agonists such as Ozempic and Wegovy will lose 10% of weight by 6 months and 15% within 1 year. Results will vary by patient, intervention, and medication prescribed (if appropriate). We find that patients benefit from at least a 12 month comprehensive weight-loss program to establish the proper habits to sustain long-term weight loss

  • If you are not a good candidate for GLP-1 agonists, our providers will offer different modalities of weight loss for you, including alternative medications, lifestyle modification, continuous glucose monitoring, and other tools.

  • Recent labs are strongly recommended (but not required) prior to initiation of most weight loss medications. We will either order labs for you or accept labs completed within 6 months prior to program enrollment. Labs are typically covered by insurance though there may be a co-pay. For patients without insurance, we offer labs for a flat-rate of $80, requiring you to go to a Labcorp location for lab draw.