60+ Years of Physician-Led Results
Changing Lives since 1963
Your weight loss journey, guided by medicine.
Personalized programs for weight loss, hormone therapy, and total wellness. Two Texas locations. No insurance required.
We can usually see new patients within a few days. Call the office you prefer.
A real doctor and a real team
You see the same small group of providers at every visit. Here is who they are and when they are in each office.
Dr. Christopher Puempel, MD
Physician and Medical Director
Dr. Puempel leads the practice his family started in 1963 and sees patients at both offices. He reviews every new patient's exam, labs and EKG, sets the treatment plan, and stays involved as it changes. His focus is bariatric and lifestyle medicine: medical weight loss, hormone therapy and the conditions that come with excess weight.
- Waco: Monday and Tuesday
- Arlington: Wednesday and Thursday
Jenna Wilson, FNP‑BC, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
Jenna is the provider most Arlington patients see from week to week. She handles new patient visits, follow-ups, medication adjustments and hormone care, working directly with Dr. Puempel on every plan. Patients mention her by name in our reviews for being easy to talk to.
- Arlington: Monday through Thursday
Lori Hutson, FNP‑C, APRN
Nurse Practitioner
Lori sees patients in Waco, where she handles new patient visits, follow-ups and medication adjustments alongside Dr. Puempel. Waco patients see the same small team visit after visit.
- Waco: Wednesday and Thursday
An exam first, then a prescription
Online weight loss subscriptions can ship medication after a questionnaire. We do it the other way around.
| Physician's Weight Control | Typical online subscription | |
|---|---|---|
| Before a prescription | In-person exam, blood panel and EKG | Online questionnaire |
| Who you see | The same physician and nurse practitioners every visit | Whoever is on shift |
| Follow-up | Weight, blood pressure and dose checked at each visit | Messages and refills |
| Medication options | Phentermine, GLP-1 medications, Lipo-B and hormone therapy, chosen for you | Usually one product |
Personalized programs for lasting results
Weight Management
Physician-supervised programs combining prescription medications, regular monitoring, and behavioral support for lasting weight loss.
Learn moreHormone Therapy
Bioidentical hormone replacement for men and women. Restore energy, metabolism, and vitality with precision lab-guided protocols.
Learn moreInjection Treatments
Lipo-B & GLP-1 Injections — Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, and other physician-supervised injection treatment options that may support appetite control, weight management, energy, and your overall wellness goals.
Learn moreNutrition Counseling
Meal plans, portion guidance and habit coaching from your provider, built into your weight loss plan.
Learn moreMembership Plans — An Optional Way to Save
Membership is not required. Members receive discounted rates on eligible office visits and services. Pay-as-you-go services remain available for everyone. Memberships offer predictable monthly pricing. No surprises. Cancel anytime after 6 months.
Base
$115/ month
- Appointment-only care
- Monthly appointment
- Lab oversight
Essential
$127.50/ month
- Single condition care
- Portal access
- Appointments + refills within scope + yearly diagnostic testing
Complete
$185.83/ month
- Multi-condition care
- Full wellness support
- Premium diagnostic lab testing & cardiac screening
Flex
$60/ month
- Monthly prepaid credits + discounted visit pricing
- Maximum flexibility
What your $295 first visit includes
- A face-to-face exam and consultation with a provider
- A full blood panel (glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, thyroid and more)
- A baseline EKG to check your heart before any medication
- Your written treatment plan, started that day when appropriate
- An optional Lipo-B injection
A $50 deposit holds your appointment and counts toward the $295, so $245 is due at the visit. Plan on 60 to 90 minutes, and arrive fasting for at least 8 hours (water and black coffee are fine).
We can usually see new patients within a few days. Call the office you prefer.
What our patients say
Real reviews from Google, first names only. Nothing here was written for the website.
Arlington office on Google
106 reviews
Waco office on Google
79 reviews
“I love this office, they do not make me feel like I am being herded through like cattle. Jenna is fantastic and very easy to talk to.”
Windy
“The staff is wonderful, the NP I met with was very honest and very patient. She answered all of my questions. The weight loss plan I am on is great. It is working and I am happy.”
Coleen
“I have lost a lot of weight following this plan. The staff and nurses as well as the doctors are super helpful and friendly. They treat you like family and do not make you feel bad about your weight.”
April
Right now at our offices
Refer a friend: $25 for you, $25 for them
When someone you refer starts care with us, you each get $25 off. Ask the front desk. Through December 31, 2026.
D Magazine 2025 Medical Guide
Our practice was featured in D Magazine's 2025 Medical Guide.
Telemedicine follow-ups
Returning patients can do follow-ups by video or phone ($120) between office visits. On phentermine you come in at least every 6 months; on a GLP-1 medication, once a year for labs and an EKG.
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