Telehealth from home
Explore a fully online path with virtual visits and follow-ups when appropriate. Ask your clinician whether any part of your care needs to happen in person.
YOUR GLP-1 & WELLNESS PARTNER
A fresh start.
Explore GLP-1 options with a clinician, alongside nutrition and movement that fit your life.
Telehealth and planned office visits in Huntington Beach and Artesia.
✦ Online telehealth✦ Huntington Beach✦ Artesia
VISIT OPTIONS
Your care, your way.
Huntington Beach or Artesia
Prefer meeting face to face? These are the planned locations for office visits. Addresses and appointment availability are pending.
THE FIRST THREE STEPS
What to expect.
Think about your goals
Decide what you’d like help with and what you want to know before your first visit.
Talk with a clinician
Have your current medication list handy for your telehealth or office visit. Ask which options make sense for you.
Plan your follow-up
Ask how you’ll track progress and whether your follow-up can happen online or in person.
WEIGHT LOSS & WELLNESS
Build habits that last.
Choose goals that matter to you. That might mean more energy for your day, getting back to an activity you enjoy, or finding a meal routine that fits your schedule.
GLP-1 options
Start with a clinician consultation to review your health history, goals, and treatment options. If a prescription is appropriate, ask about the benefits, side effects, total costs, and follow-up.
Prepare for your consultationNutrition for real life
Start with meals you enjoy and can make on a busy week. Discuss routines you can keep up at home, at work, or on the go.
Movement at your pace
Start with an activity you enjoy, whether it’s walking, jogging, or something else that fits your ability and schedule.
ARTESIA PHYSICIAN PROFILE
Brian L. Minkus, DO
Dr. Minkus is an osteopathic physician in general practice in Artesia. He graduated from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific in 1989. His practice, Minkus Family Medicine, lists English and Spanish.
Minkus Family Medicine18502 Gridley Road, Suite 201
Artesia, CA 90701 View the practice listing ↗
Directory profile. His role with So Cal Weight Loss Clinics is pending confirmation.
Patient stories
Coming soon, with patient permission.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you start.
What does the getting-started guide do?
It gives you a short list of questions you can bring to a clinician. The guide doesn’t send or save your selections.
How does GLP-1 care fit with nutrition and exercise?
If a clinician recommends a GLP-1 medication, ask how it can fit into a plan that includes eating habits and physical activity you can maintain.
Can the guide tell me if I qualify for medication?
A licensed clinician can review your health history and explain which treatments, if any, may be appropriate for you.
What should I ask about costs?
Ask for the cost of the initial visit, follow-ups, lab work, and medication before deciding whether to proceed. Ask separately about insurance coverage.
Can my care be entirely online?
Ask your clinician whether virtual visits and follow-ups can meet your needs. They can tell you if you need an in-person exam or any testing.
Can I schedule a visit here?
Booking is pending. You can use the guide now to prepare questions for a future visit.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Take your first step.
Choose a visit preference and get a checklist for your first conversation.