Rivas Medical Weight Loss
Weight-Loss Services • Fairfax, VA • Multiple locations including Fairfax; 15 clinic locations plus telehealth in MD, VA, and FL locations
About
Rivas Medical Weight Loss in Fairfax, Virginia offers physician-led weight loss services including GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide, as well as phentermine. The clinic provides weekly in-person visits with on-site injections, telehealth options, side effect management, and personalized dosing adjustments. Initial visits cost $195, with weekly GLP-1 treatments starting at $115 per week.
Clinic Type
Weight-Loss Services
Address
10301 Democracy Lane #203, Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone
(571) 407-7816
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Opening Hours
Monday 8 am – 6 pm; Tuesday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm; Wednesday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm; Thursday 8 am – 2 pm; Friday–Sunday Closed (Fairfax Clinic hours)
Telehealth
Yes, telehealth services available for MD, VA, and FL patients; monthly unlimited real-time video consultations as part of care
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
We do not accept insurance, but provide itemized receipts for potential reimbursement; Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) are accepted at all locations.
Pay-as-you-go, 4 weeks upfront for GLP-1 Support Program and telehealth program, GLP-1 Support Program (4 weeks upfront), Weekly visits, Telehealth (available)
Languages Spoken
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Pricing
FAQs
Do you take insurance?
We do not accept insurance, as most weight loss medications and services are not covered. However, we provide itemized receipts that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Additionally, we accept Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) at all our locations.
Are there any contracts or commitments?
The majority of our patients participate in a pay-as-you-go model with no long-term contracts. The closest thing to a commitment is our GLP-1 Support Program service and telehealth program, which require payment for 4 weeks upfront. You are free to stay in the program as long as it suits your needs and go
Awards & Accreditations
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google (BeLite Medical Center): 4.8/5 (68)
- Nutrifinder/Online Reviews (LivLight Weight Loss): 4.9/5 (61)
- Washington Consumers' Checkbook (Nova Physician Weight Loss Center): 3 ratings (N/A)
Patients praise
- effective, rapid weight loss results reported by many patients
- personalized or professional guidance from staff in some instances
- supportive and encouraging atmosphere in certain practices
- high satisfaction with individual providers or specific programs reported by some users
Common complaints
- reports of rude, condescending, or apathetic staff and management
- difficulties with contracts, billing, or refund policies
- complaints about high costs and requirements to purchase specific products or expensive diet plans
- poor communication, including lack of follow-up or ignored inquiries
- concerns about the lack of direct physician involvement in some centers despite their names
- administrative disorganization, such as outdated documentation methods or lost records
"I assumed I would see a physician. Because that's the name. Naive of me, perhaps. I saw a dietician... it was a lackluster experience for me and I opted not to go back. BUT they were honest about what they offered and everyone was pleasant."
— Washington Consumers' Checkbook review"A completely outdated, poorly-managed and money-hungry business that does not care about patient outcomes... Susan, the owner, is rude and apathetic and never apologizes for her and her staff's incompetence."
— Nutrifinder review regarding BeLite Medical Center"What sets her apart is the way she treats her patients—not just as patients but as friends. She takes the time to understand you on a personal level, offering guidance and support that feels both genuine and compassionate."
— Prima Weight Loss website testimonialSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Fairfax Weight Loss Center - BeLite Weight Loss Clinic Fairfax Virginia — Aug 27, 2025
- Medical Weight Loss in Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield & Tysons, VA — Jul 4, 2026
- Medical Weight Loss Clinic in Fairfax, VA - Prima Urgent Care — Nov 19, 2025
- Weight Loss in Fairfax, VA: Semaglutide & Tirzepatide — Dec 23, 2025
- Weight Loss Maintenance | LegitScript Certified | Fairfax VA — Jan 16, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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