GLP-1 doctors in Charleston, SC.
37 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Charleston, SC. 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 Charleston, Wegovy in Charleston, Mounjaro in Charleston, or Zepbound in Charleston.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 13
- family medicine
- 14
- internal medicine
- 8
- 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 Charleston, SC 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 Charleston, SC. 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 Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina has a population of 150,227 people. The adult obesity rate in Charleston is an age-adjusted estimate of 29.4%, 5.2 percentage points below the South Carolina state rate of 34.6%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 9.5% of adults in Charleston. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 18.4% of adults in Charleston.
- of Charleston adults have obesity
- 29.4%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 9.5%
- no regular physical activity
- 18.4%
Age-adjusted estimates for Charleston, 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 Charleston, SC.
Personal trainers and strength coaches near Charleston, SC
A trainer builds the strength routine that protects muscle during fast weight loss.
Registered dietitians near Charleston, SC
A registered dietitian builds the food plan around your prescription. Call to ask about GLP-1 nutrition plans and insurance.
2093 Henry Tecklenburg Dr Ste 202E
Medicaid in South Carolina 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 Charleston, SC
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Charleston, SC?
A South Carolina-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 37 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 Charleston, SC?
The NPI registry records a specialty for each clinician but does not say who prescribes GLP-1 medications. Of the 37 clinicians listed near Charleston, SC, it records 13 in endocrinology or diabetes, 14 in family medicine, 8 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 Charleston, SC?
Some South Carolina clinicians see patients by video. The clinician must hold a South Carolina 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 Charleston, SC?
Yes. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound all require a prescription from a licensed South Carolina 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 Charleston, SC
Across South Carolina: Ozempic in South Carolina · Wegovy in South Carolina · Mounjaro in South Carolina · Zepbound in South Carolina · Semaglutide in South Carolina · Tirzepatide in South Carolina
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.