About Charlotte Weight Loss & Wellness Clinic
Physician-led medical weight loss care built around your health, your goals, and long-term success. Board-certified Dr. Joseph C. Okoye, MD, FACP sees patients in person at our Charlotte, NC clinic and virtually throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.
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Meet Dr. Joseph C. Okoye, MD, FACP
Dr. Joseph C. Okoye, MD, FACP is a board-certified internal medicine physician and a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, practicing medicine for over 35 years. He worked in hospital medicine and primary care for many years before transitioning to physician-led medical weight loss.
During his time in the hospital and in primary care, he saw how often obesity sat at the center of other conditions, and how addressing weight often improved them. That experience taught him that treating obesity requires a comprehensive approach, since many conditions contribute to weight gain and weight gain in turn complicates health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. He came to see weight management as medical care, deserving the same careful, evidence-based attention as blood pressure, blood sugar, or heart health.
That is why his approach to comprehensive medical weight loss considers your overall health and any related chronic conditions. He explains your options in plain language and works with you to build a plan that feels realistic, not one you have to organize your entire life around.
Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician
What Patients Say
“Awesome staff and my doctor is awesome. Helped me with my weight loss, feel great and happy with myself and how I feel! Thank you so much! All you guys are great!”
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“Great doctors office, communication is great and staff is super nice and definitely recommendable for weight loss help and any other needs”
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“They are amazing I recommend them 100%”
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Education and Training
Dr. Okoye completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Harlem Hospital Center, an affiliate of Columbia University in New York City, where he developed a strong foundation in internal medicine and whole-person care.
His work in both hospital and outpatient settings gave him broad experience caring for people with chronic health conditions that can contribute to weight gain and make weight loss more difficult.
Throughout his career, he has practiced in both hospital and outpatient settings, caring for thousands of patients and building deep experience managing the chronic conditions that often contribute to weight gain and make weight loss difficult.
Why Patients Trust Dr. Okoye
Patients often tell us they appreciate having direct access to a physician who takes time to listen, explain options clearly, and build a plan around their individual goals.
Our physician believes patients make better decisions when they understand their health. His approach focuses on education, communication, and long-term support, helping patients feel informed and confident throughout their care. You can learn more about our complete medical weight loss in Charlotte program and how care is delivered.
You are part of the decision-making process. The goal is for you to understand your health and feel confident about the plan you are following. Learn more about our complete medical weight loss care in Charlotte.
The Story Behind Charlotte Weight Loss & Wellness Clinic
During a medical career spanning more than 35 years, Dr. Joseph C. Okoye worked in hospital medicine, treating patients with acute and chronic illnesses, including complex and life-threatening medical conditions. He later practiced primary care, where he saw how closely excess weight was connected with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and other chronic conditions. Those experiences led him to focus on physician-led medical weight management, helping patients address weight-related health concerns before they became more serious.
Dr. Okoye wanted to do more than help patients recover from an acute illness. He wanted patients to understand how obesity affects their health and to have the medical guidance and ongoing support needed to make lasting changes.
Charlotte Weight Loss & Wellness Clinic treats obesity as a medical condition and provides focused, physician-led medical weight loss care built around each patient’s health and goals. Dr. Okoye makes the clinical decisions and guides the direction of the practice, while the clinic team supports scheduling, intake, insurance steps, and follow-up. Patients receive clear information, individualized care, and ongoing support for long-term weight management.
“I wanted to do more than treat immediate medical crises. I wanted to help patients understand their health and make changes that could last.”
Dr. Joseph C. Okoye, MD, FACP
A Physician-Led Approach to Weight Loss
Many patients have spent years working at their weight through diet and exercise alone. If that sounds familiar, it does not mean you failed.
Weight can be affected by your medical history, metabolism, hormones, medications, sleep, stress, daily habits, and other health conditions. Dr. Okoye looks at those factors with you, then builds a practical treatment plan around what he finds.
Your visit and ongoing care are built around:
- Medical evaluation
- Tanita body composition analysis
- Nutrition counseling
- Exercise guidance
- Laboratory review
- Prescription weight loss options reviewed during the visit
- Ongoing follow-up and progress monitoring
Prescription options reviewed during your visit include semaglutide and Wegovy care, tirzepatide and Zepbound options, and other FDA-approved prescription weight loss medications. Medication is never the whole plan. Start with our GLP-1 medication guide, or use the Wegovy vs. Zepbound comparison to understand two commonly searched options.
Our Philosophy of Medical Weight Loss
We follow mainstream, evidence-based medicine. Your care is built on careful evaluation and current medical standards, not trends, fads, or unsupported claims.
We look beyond one number on the scale. Your health history, body composition, nutrition, activity, lab work, and treatment preferences all help shape the plan.
Physician-Led
A board-certified physician reviews your history, explains your options, and guides your treatment plan.
Evidence-Based
Your options are reviewed using current medical standards, with safety and long-term health in mind.
Whole-Person
We consider the full picture, including nutrition, activity, lab work, body composition, and metabolic health.
What Patients Can Expect
From your first contact with the clinic, the experience is meant to feel calm, clear, and medical. You are evaluated as a whole person, and your plan is built around your health and your goals.
Your care is built around medical evaluation, Tanita body composition analysis, nutrition counseling, exercise guidance, laboratory review, prescription treatment options, and ongoing follow-up. Every plan is designed around your health, your goals, and long-term support.
You can be seen in person or virtually for initial and follow-up visits. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most commercial insurance plans. Self-pay options are also available. Review our pricing, insurance, and self-pay information, or contact the clinic if you would like help deciding what to do next.
You can also review our insurance coverage for weight loss care before scheduling your consultation.
Your First Visit
Your first visit is a thorough medical evaluation, not a rushed appointment. Read the complete guide to what happens at your first medical weight loss visit, or start with the overview below.
We review your health history and current medications.
We talk about your weight history and what you have already tried.
You tell us what you want to achieve and what matters most to you.
We use Tanita body composition analysis to look at fat, muscle, and metabolic data, not just the scale.
Dr. Okoye reviews relevant laboratory information to support safe care.
You discuss your treatment options, including prescription weight loss options.
You leave with a personalized plan and clear next steps.
See our complete medical weight loss services to learn how evaluation, body composition analysis, nutrition, activity guidance, medication review, and follow-up work together.
North Carolina and South Carolina Care Access
Initial and follow-up visits are available in person or virtually. Patients throughout North Carolina and South Carolina can access physician-led medical weight loss care through virtual visits, making ongoing support more convenient.
Our office is at 1220 Eastway Drive, Suite C in Charlotte, NC. Whether you are looking for medical weight loss in Charlotte, a weight loss doctor near you, or ongoing physician follow-up from home, you receive care from the same board-certified internal medicine physician. You can also read more about medical weight loss for men and medical weight loss for women.
If you are searching for medical weight loss near me, a weight loss doctor near me, or a weight loss clinic near me in Charlotte, NC, our clinic offers in-person and virtual visits with a board-certified internal medicine physician. We also help patients exploring weight loss shots and weight loss pills understand how prescription options fit into a complete medical weight loss plan.
Why Patients Choose Our Clinic
A Real Physician
Dr. Joseph C. Okoye, MD, FACP is a board-certified internal medicine physician who has practiced medicine for over 35 years.
A Complete Plan
Your care includes evaluation, counseling, Tanita body composition analysis, medication review, and follow-up.
Local and Accessible
Choose in-person or virtual visits, with insurance and self-pay options available.
Learn More
Medical Weight Loss
See how we build a physician-led plan around your health and goals.
Medical Weight Loss Services
Explore the evaluations, guidance, treatment options, and follow-up we provide.
Your First Visit
Walk in knowing what will happen during your initial physician consultation.
GLP-1 Medication Guide
Get a plain-language introduction to GLP-1 medications and physician-led care.
Semaglutide and Wegovy
Learn how semaglutide fits into a complete medical weight loss plan.
Tirzepatide and Zepbound
Learn how Dr. Okoye reviews tirzepatide during a medical evaluation.
Wegovy vs. Zepbound
Compare two commonly searched prescription weight loss options.
Oral GLP-1 Tablets
Explore daily tablet options if you would prefer not to use an injection.
Wegovy Pill
Read about the brand-name oral semaglutide tablet option.
Prescription Medications
See the broader range of FDA-approved medications we prescribe.
Weight Loss for Men
Learn how common health and lifestyle factors can affect men's weight.
Weight Loss for Women
Learn how health, hormones, and life changes can affect women's weight.
Weight and Chronic Disease
Understand how weight management connects with your broader health.
Pricing and Insurance
Review our medical weight loss pricing, including consultation, follow-up, lab, insurance, and self-pay information.
See If You Qualify
Answer a few quick questions and let our team guide your next step.
Contact the Clinic
Request a consultation, call us, or get directions to the Charlotte office.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is medical weight loss?
Medical weight loss is physician-led care that treats weight as a medical concern. It begins with an evaluation of your health, includes body composition analysis, nutrition and exercise guidance, prescription options reviewed as part of your plan, and ongoing follow-up. It is a complete plan, not a single diet or product.
Who leads the care at your clinic?
Care is led by Dr. Joseph C. Okoye, MD, FACP, a board-certified internal medicine physician practicing medicine for over 35 years. Our care team supports scheduling, intake, insurance steps, and follow-up, while the physician makes the clinical decisions about your evaluation and plan.
What happens at my first visit?
Dr. Okoye reviews your health history, checks your body composition, discusses your goals, and goes over your treatment options. You leave with a clear, physician-led plan and an understanding of your next steps.
Do you offer GLP-1 medications?
Yes. GLP-1 medications are among the treatment options our physician discusses during your consultation as part of a broader medical weight loss plan.
Do you offer compounded weight loss medications?
No. For patient safety, we use brand-name commercial weight loss medications filled through licensed retail pharmacies.
Is medical weight loss only about medication?
No. Our care goes well beyond medication. We provide medical evaluation, body composition analysis, nutrition counseling, exercise counseling, lab review, and follow-up support. The goal is a safer, more sustainable plan, not just a prescription.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes. We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and most commercial insurance plans. Self-pay options are also available. Our team helps patients understand their visit and medication coverage steps.
Can I use HSA, FSA, or CareCredit?
Many patients use HSA, FSA, or CareCredit for eligible medical services. Our team can help answer questions about your payment options.
Are virtual visits available?
Yes. Initial and follow-up visits are available in person or virtually. Virtual visits are available across North Carolina and South Carolina, which makes physician-led care convenient even if you cannot make the drive to Charlotte.
Why does body composition matter?
The scale only shows one number. Body composition analysis tracks fat, muscle, and metabolic data so we can guide your care toward losing fat while protecting muscle. It gives us a true baseline and a clearer picture of your progress.
How long does medical weight loss take?
Weight management is a long-term process, and results vary from person to person. Our physician builds a plan around your health and adjusts it over time through follow-up visits. The focus is on steady, sustainable progress.
How do I find your clinic or see if you are near me?
Our clinic is centrally located at 1220 Eastway Drive, Suite C in Charlotte, easy to reach for patients across Charlotte, Matthews, and surrounding neighborhoods. If you live further out, our secure virtual telehealth platform brings physician-led care directly to your screen, so distance is never a barrier.
What makes your medical weight loss program comprehensive?
Our care is led by a board-certified internal medicine physician and looks at your full health picture, from metabolism to follow-up care. You receive a complete medical plan that includes evaluation, body composition analysis, nutrition and exercise guidance, prescription options reviewed as part of your complete plan, and ongoing support.
How do I get started?
Schedule an appointment online or call us at (980) 306-2060. You can also use the See If You Qualify screening, a quick first step our team uses to help you book your medical weight loss consultation.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Complete the quick form and our physician-led team will help guide your next step. You can also schedule an appointment or call our office directly.
Prefer to call? (980) 306-2060
Treatment recommendations are individualized and based on medical evaluation, health history, medication safety considerations, insurance coverage, medication availability, and clinician judgment.