Online Weight Loss Clinic in Burnaby
TelePlus Care is a virtual weight loss clinic serving Burnaby and communities across British Columbia. Our licensed doctors deliver medical weight management entirely by secure video and phone, so there is no commute to a clinic on Kingsway or Hastings and no months-long waitlist. After a full assessment, your doctor may prescribe a Health Canada-approved GLP-1 medication such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro when it fits your clinical picture, and you fill it at any Burnaby pharmacy. We pair prescribing with structured follow-up for dose titration, side-effect management, and progress reviews, plus guidance on nutrition, activity, and sleep. The goal is evidence-based, longitudinal care for Burnaby residents, not one-off prescriptions or compounded shortcuts.
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TelePlus Care is a virtual weight loss clinic serving Burnaby, BC. licensed doctors assess clinical fit, prescribe Health Canada-approved GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) at BMI 30+, or 27+ with a comorbidity, and provide ongoing follow-up. Care is delivered by video; medications are filled at local pharmacies.
- Eligibility for GLP-1 weight management follows Obesity Canada's 2020 guidelines: BMI 30 kg/m squared or greater, or BMI 27 kg/m squared or greater with at least one weight-related comorbidity such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, prediabetes, or sleep apnea.
- GLP-1 medications are administered as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection (Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro); doses are titrated gradually over several weeks to reduce gastrointestinal side effects.
- Average trial weight loss at maintenance dose: Wegovy approximately 14.9% over 68 weeks, Ozempic 12-15% over 68 weeks, and Mounjaro 15-22.5% over 72 weeks.
- Your doctor reviews medication options, pharmacy steps, and follow-up needs during the appointment
Clinical content is reviewed for accuracy and scope. TelePlus Care appointments proceed only when clinically appropriate after a real assessment, and the doctor will explain the next step if virtual care is not the right fit.
How an Online Weight Loss Clinic Works for Burnaby Residents
TelePlus Care delivers medical weight management to Burnaby entirely online, so you never travel to a physical clinic. The clinical standard mirrors an in-person visit: medical history, BMI assessment, comorbidity screening, bloodwork review, prescribing, and follow-up. Whether you live in Metrotown, Brentwood, Lougheed, Edmonds, or near SFU, the workflow is the same and built around a busy schedule.
- Step 1: Book a virtual appointment online, with same-day or next-business-day video visits typically available.
- Step 2: Complete an intake form covering medical history, weight history, BMI, comorbidities, medications, and allergies.
- Step 3: Meet a licensed doctor by secure video for a 15-25 minute consultation.
- Step 4: Share recent bloodwork or have new labs requisitioned at a Burnaby LifeLabs location.
- Step 5: If appropriate, receive a prescription to fill at any Burnaby pharmacy, followed by structured check-ins.
GLP-1 Medications: Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro
GLP-1 receptor agonists are the foundation of modern medical weight management. They mimic gut hormones that regulate appetite and slow gastric emptying, helping you feel full sooner and longer. Your TelePlus Care doctor matches the medication to your clinical picture, supply, and access rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach. All options below are authorized by Health Canada, and dosing is titrated gradually to improve tolerability.
- Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg, weekly) is the on-label semaglutide for chronic weight management in Canada; trial weight loss averages about 14.9% over 68 weeks.
- Ozempic (semaglutide, weekly) is approved for Type 2 diabetes and prescribed off-label for weight loss; trial weight loss is roughly 12-15%.
- Mounjaro (tirzepatide, weekly) is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist with the highest efficacy in trials, 15-22.5%; it is approved for Type 2 diabetes and used off-label for weight loss.
- Off-label prescribing is legal across Canada when clinically justified and documented.
Who Qualifies for Medical Weight Loss (BMI Criteria)
Clinical suitability follows Obesity Canada's 2020 Clinical Practice Guidelines. During your virtual consultation, your doctor confirms your BMI, screens for comorbidities, and reviews your medical history to determine whether a GLP-1 medication is appropriate and safe for you. Not everyone is a candidate, and your doctor will tell you honestly if medication is not the right path.
- Adults with a Body Mass Index of 30 kg/m squared or greater.
- Adults with a BMI of 27 kg/m squared or greater plus at least one weight-related comorbidity, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or obstructive sleep apnea.
- No personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma or MEN 2 syndrome.
- No history of pancreatitis.
- Not currently pregnant or planning pregnancy in the near term.
- Willingness to attend structured follow-up appointments for monitoring and dose adjustment.
Medication Access and Pharmacy Steps in British Columbia
Your doctor reviews medication options, pharmacy steps, and follow-up needs during the appointment. Medication access and dispensing requirements depend on the prescribed medication, dose, supply, pharmacy, and pharmacy requirements. TelePlus Care does not dispense medication; your pharmacist can confirm pickup timing and any plan documentation before you start.
- Your doctor reviews medication options, pharmacy steps, and follow-up needs during the appointment
- Your doctor reviews medication options, pharmacy steps, and follow-up needs during the appointment. Medication access and dispensing requirements depend on the prescribed medication, dose, supply, pharmacy, and pharmacy requirements. TelePlus Care does not dispense medication; your pharmacist can confirm pickup timing and any plan documentation before you start.
- Your doctor reviews medication options, pharmacy steps, and follow-up needs during the appointment. Medication access and dispensing requirements depend on the prescribed medication, dose, supply, pharmacy, and pharmacy requirements. TelePlus Care does not dispense medication; your pharmacist can confirm pickup timing and any plan documentation before you start.
- Confirm pharmacy-specific next steps with your pharmacist using the medication's DIN before starting.
Why Choose Medical Weight Management Over Fad Diets
Fad diets, detox teas, and compounded shortcuts promise fast results but rarely produce durable weight loss, and many carry real risks. Obesity is a chronic medical condition shaped by biology, not a failure of willpower, which is why crash diets so often end in regain. Medical weight management treats it accordingly. With TelePlus Care, a licensed doctor screens your health, prescribes a Health Canada-approved medication only when it is clinically appropriate, and monitors you over time, adjusting the dose and managing side effects as your body responds. We do not sell compounded semaglutide, push subscription bundles, or dispense medication ourselves. Equally important, medication works best alongside sustained changes in nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management. Burnaby offers plenty of support for an active routine, from the Central Park and Burnaby Lake trails to local recreation centres. Your doctor can also discuss when to involve a registered dietitian, giving you a realistic, evidence-based plan rather than another diet that fails.
Book a Virtual Weight Loss Visit in Burnaby
If you live in Burnaby and want to explore medical weight management, you can start without a referral and without a family doctor. TelePlus Care connects you with a licensed doctor by secure video, usually within the same or next business day. During your visit, your doctor reviews your history, confirms whether treatment is appropriate, explains the medication options that fit your situation, and answers your questions about access, and side effects. If a GLP-1 medication is appropriate, you receive a prescription to fill at any Burnaby pharmacy, followed by structured follow-up appointments to titrate your dose, monitor your progress, and keep you safe. There is no pressure and no pressure to start medication; the goal of the first visit is an honest, evidence-based assessment of whether medical weight management is right for you. Book online today to take the first step toward sustainable, doctor-guided weight loss from the comfort of home.
- No referral or family doctor required.
- Same-day or next-business-day virtual appointments are typically available.
- Prescriptions, when appropriate, are filled at any Burnaby pharmacy.
- Structured follow-up keeps your treatment safe and on track.
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Teleplus care clinic is not an urgent care clinic. If you have an emergency please call911 or go to the nearest urgent care facility.
