Maybe the rules changed on you after 40, after kids, after menopause, or after years of doing everything "right." That is not a willpower problem. Simply Metabolic is physician-led telemedicine for South Carolina adults, led by a board-certified obesity medicine physician. Treatment options, including GLP-1 medications when clinically appropriate, are considered only after a formal medical evaluation.
Starts with a free, informational intro call. No commitment, no pressure, and a 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee on the six-month program. When medication is prescribed, it is real medication filled at a licensed retail pharmacy you select, never compounded. No prescription or result is guaranteed.
No compounded weight-loss medications. Ever. If medication is part of your plan, it is a real prescription filled at a licensed retail pharmacy you select, prescribed by the physician who knows your history.
Simply Metabolic is built for people who want careful evaluation, structured follow-up, and a more personal online care model, not a one-time prescription visit.
After years of watching patients get rushed through high-volume weight loss programs, I knew there had to be a better way. I built Simply Metabolic to give South Carolina residents a more personal, physician-led approach, one rooted in careful medical judgment, individualized treatment, and real continuity of care.
Our goal is simple: help you improve your metabolic health with a plan that is safe, sustainable, and built around you.
This practice works best for people who want a structured plan and regular follow-up with the same physician, rather than a quick prescription request.
There are several ways to seek weight management care. This comparison shows where Simply Metabolic fits: physician-led telemedicine for South Carolina residents who want the same doctor and regular follow-up.
Simply Metabolic is designed to support weight and metabolic health care. It does not replace primary care, emergency care, or care for unrelated medical conditions.
Large telehealth programs can be useful. This practice is built for people who want direct physician oversight and a more personal experience.
You work directly with Dr. Robak throughout care, instead of repeatedly explaining your history to different providers.
Weight history, medical risks, labs when indicated, lifestyle factors, and medication options are considered together.
The goal is a safe, practical plan that is adjusted over time, not a one-time transaction.
Care begins only after formal intake, medical review, and physician evaluation.
A short, informational call to see whether the practice is a fit. It does not include medical advice.
Share the medical history and background needed for physician review.
Care begins only after a formal physician evaluation.
Labs or diagnostics may be ordered when medically appropriate.
Your plan may include nutrition, movement, sleep, behavior strategies, and medication when medically appropriate.
Ongoing follow-up supports safety, accountability, and refinement.
Simply Metabolic is a direct-care, cash-pay practice. Program fees pay for physician services and program support, never for medication. See what medication actually costs. Enrollment is limited because Dr. Robak personally manages every patient.
Best for patients who want ongoing physician-led care without making a six-month commitment.
Month to month. Cancel future renewals anytime. The Satisfaction Guarantee is exclusive to the six-month program and is not included with Foundations: the onboarding fee and previously billed monthly payments are nonrefundable except where required by law.
Medication costs, laboratory charges, imaging, and outside services.
Apply NowBest for patients ready to commit to a structured six-month course of physician-led obesity and metabolic care.
One payment of $894 at enrollment, which works out to $149 per month across the six months. Covered by the 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee: if it is not the right fit, the unused portion of the program is refunded on a prorated daily basis, less documented laboratory costs already incurred.
Medication costs, imaging, outside services, and testing beyond the included laboratory scope.
Apply NowBest for patients whose desired access, coordination needs, or care complexity extends beyond the standard model.
Available to a small number of patients. Scope, pricing, duration, and access expectations are documented before enrollment.
Medication, additional testing, imaging, and third-party costs unless expressly stated in the individual agreement.
Request Elite ReviewBoth give you the same core physician-led care. The difference is commitment, what is included, and total cost.
The Comprehensive program is billed as one payment of $894 for six months. Patients are not billed $149 monthly.
The 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee is included exclusively with the Comprehensive Six-Month Program. If you decide it is not the right fit, no explanation or proof of dissatisfaction is required. Foundations does not include this guarantee.
Cancellation does not end the practice's clinical responsibilities. You receive clinically appropriate transition instructions, access to your medical records, and any continuity-of-care measures required by law and practice policy. Full terms are stated in the patient agreement.
Your membership pays for physician services and program support. Medication is billed separately, dispensed through a licensed retail pharmacy you select, and is never included in program fees. Here is how that cost actually works.
*Pricing information current as of August 1, 2026. Medication prices, insurance coverage, prior-authorization approval, pharmacy availability, and patient out-of-pocket costs vary and are not guaranteed. Confirm current pricing and coverage before making a treatment or financial decision.
Theodore “TJ” Robak, MD is board-certified in obesity medicine and personally provides care to every patient in this South Carolina telemedicine practice. You are evaluated, treated, and followed up by the same physician throughout.
The goal is careful, ongoing metabolic care with clear expectations. This practice does not promise medication access, weight-loss results, or treatment for unrelated medical conditions. Patients should maintain routine primary care and use emergency services for urgent needs.
Straight answers about medications, eligibility, and what this practice does and does not provide.
GLP-1 medications may be considered when medically appropriate after formal evaluation. No specific medication, prescription, insurance approval, or result is promised or guaranteed.
No. Simply Metabolic does not use compounded weight-loss medications. When medication is prescribed, it is dispensed through a licensed retail pharmacy selected by the patient. Simply Metabolic does not sell or supply medication.
Medication is billed separately from membership and dispensed through a licensed retail pharmacy you select. With insurance and prior-authorization support, some patients pay very little. Paying cash, certain GLP-1 medications currently start around $150 per month* and go up from there depending on the medication and dose. See the full medication-cost explanation, including the pricing footnote.
The six-month program includes a 30-day Satisfaction Guarantee: request cancellation within 30 days of your evaluation and the unused portion of your payment is refunded on a prorated basis. Foundations does not include it. See how it works.
One physician reviews your history, labs when indicated, and lifestyle factors together, then follows up and adjusts your plan over time. It is a continuing relationship, not a one-time visit.
Simply Metabolic currently serves South Carolina residents only. No referral is required. Patients should maintain routine primary care.
Start with a free, informational intro call. Simply Metabolic currently serves South Carolina residents only. Medical care begins after a formal physician evaluation, and no specific medication, insurance approval, or result is guaranteed.