GLP-1 doctors in Akron, OH.
44 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Akron, OH. 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 Akron, Wegovy in Akron, Mounjaro in Akron, or Zepbound in Akron.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 12
- obesity / bariatric medicine
- 4
- family medicine
- 14
- internal medicine
- 13
- nurse practitioners & PAs
- 1
Every listing comes from the federal NPI registry. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Doctors near Akron, OH 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 Akron, OH. 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 Akron
Akron, Ohio has a population of 190,469 people. The adult obesity rate in Akron is an age-adjusted estimate of 43%, 6.1 percentage points above the Ohio state rate of 36.9%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 15.3% of adults in Akron. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 32.7% of adults in Akron.
- of Akron adults have obesity
- 43%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 15.3%
- no regular physical activity
- 32.7%
Age-adjusted estimates for Akron, 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 Akron, OH.
Personal trainers and strength coaches near Akron, OH
A trainer builds the strength routine that protects muscle during fast weight loss.
Registered dietitians near Akron, OH
A registered dietitian builds the food plan around your prescription. Call to ask about GLP-1 nutrition plans and insurance.
University Of Akron 210 Schrank Hall South
Medicaid in Ohio 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 Akron, OH
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Akron, OH?
A Ohio-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 44 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 Akron, OH?
The NPI registry records a specialty for each clinician but does not say who prescribes GLP-1 medications. Of the 44 clinicians listed near Akron, OH, it records 12 in endocrinology or diabetes, 4 in obesity or bariatric medicine, 14 in family medicine, 13 in internal medicine and 1 in nurse practitioners and PAs. Ask each office whether a clinician there prescribes and sees new patients.
Can I see a clinician by telehealth for Ozempic or Wegovy in Akron, OH?
Some Ohio clinicians see patients by video. The clinician must hold a Ohio 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 Akron, OH?
Yes. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound all require a prescription from a licensed Ohio 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 Akron, OH
Across Ohio: Ozempic in Ohio · Wegovy in Ohio · Mounjaro in Ohio · Zepbound in Ohio · Semaglutide in Ohio · Tirzepatide in Ohio
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.