GLP-1 doctors in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
41 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Fort Lauderdale, FL. Ask each office whether it prescribes a GLP-1 medication. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Looking for one medication? See Ozempic in Fort Lauderdale, Wegovy in Fort Lauderdale, Mounjaro in Fort Lauderdale, or Zepbound in Fort Lauderdale.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 15
- family medicine
- 16
- internal medicine
- 10
Every listing comes from the federal NPI registry. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Doctors near Fort Lauderdale, FL in the NPI registry
How this list is built: clinicians from the federal NPI registry (NPPES), mostly physicians plus some nurse practitioners and physician assistants, whose primary specialty fits weight care and whose registry record lists an address in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The registry does not confirm who prescribes GLP-1 medications, who is taking new patients, or which insurance an office accepts.
Community health · CDC
Weight & metabolic health in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, Florida has a population of 182,760 people. The adult obesity rate in Fort Lauderdale is an age-adjusted estimate of 29.9%, 0.3 percentage points above the Florida state rate of 29.6%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 10.8% of adults in Fort Lauderdale. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 23.8% of adults in Fort Lauderdale.
- of Fort Lauderdale adults have obesity
- 29.9%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 10.8%
- no regular physical activity
- 23.8%
Age-adjusted estimates for Fort Lauderdale, community figures, not individual risk. CDC PLACES, 2025 release.
Getting healthier on a GLP-1 takes movement and food as much as the prescription. The local businesses below can help with both in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Personal trainers and strength coaches near Fort Lauderdale, FL
A trainer builds the strength routine that protects muscle during fast weight loss.
6735 Sunset Strip
Registered dietitians near Fort Lauderdale, FL
A registered dietitian builds the food plan around your prescription. Call to ask about GLP-1 nutrition plans and insurance.
2598 E Sunrise Blvd Ste 210A
2630 W Broward Blvd Ste 203
Medicaid in Florida covers GLP-1s for diabetes, not routine weight loss (as of April 2026). Employer and private plans vary. Coverage details.
Questions about GLP-1 doctors in Fort Lauderdale, FL
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
A Florida-licensed clinician who evaluates you decides whether an FDA-approved GLP-1 fits. Ozempic is approved for type 2 diabetes, and Wegovy for weight management. The 41 clinicians listed above come from the federal NPI registry. Ask each office what it prescribes. Telehealth rules vary by state.
What kind of doctor prescribes weight loss medication in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The NPI registry records a specialty for each clinician but does not say who prescribes GLP-1 medications. Of the 41 clinicians listed near Fort Lauderdale, FL, it records 15 in endocrinology or diabetes, 16 in family medicine and 10 in internal medicine. Ask each office whether a clinician there prescribes and sees new patients.
Can I see a clinician by telehealth for Ozempic or Wegovy in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Some Florida clinicians see patients by video. The clinician must hold a Florida license and must evaluate you before deciding whether an FDA-approved GLP-1 fits. Ask each office how it sees patients.
Do you need a prescription for GLP-1 medications in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Yes. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound all require a prescription from a licensed Florida clinician. There is no legal over-the-counter GLP-1. The FDA advises patients to get a prescription from their doctor and fill it at a state-licensed pharmacy.
Medication pages for Fort Lauderdale, FL
Across Florida: Ozempic in Florida · Wegovy in Florida · Mounjaro in Florida · Zepbound in Florida · Semaglutide in Florida · Tirzepatide in Florida
GLPHelper is an information and provider-matching service operated by C1V Technologies Inc. It is not a medical provider and does not give medical advice. Listings do not imply endorsement. Talk to a licensed clinician about whether GLP-1 therapy is right for you.