GLP-1 doctors in Knoxville, TN.
42 clinicians in the federal NPI registry near Knoxville, TN. 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 Knoxville, Wegovy in Knoxville, Mounjaro in Knoxville, or Zepbound in Knoxville.
NPI registry listings
- endocrinology / diabetes
- 15
- family medicine
- 12
- internal medicine
- 11
- nurse practitioners & PAs
- 3
Every listing comes from the federal NPI registry. A listing marked Affiliated is a practice our operator, C1V, manages.
Doctors near Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville, TN. 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 Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee has a population of 190,740 people. The adult obesity rate in Knoxville is an age-adjusted estimate of 37.5%, 0.1 percentage points below the Tennessee state rate of 37.6%. Diagnosed diabetes reaches 13.2% of adults in Knoxville. Inactivity, meaning no leisure-time physical activity reported in the past month, affects 27.7% of adults in Knoxville.
- of Knoxville adults have obesity
- 37.5%
- diagnosed diabetes
- 13.2%
- no regular physical activity
- 27.7%
Age-adjusted estimates for Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, TN.
Personal trainers and strength coaches near Knoxville, TN
A trainer builds the strength routine that protects muscle during fast weight loss.
224 Brookview Centre Way #212
Nutritionists near Knoxville, TN
A nutritionist helps you get enough protein and fiber while the medication cuts your appetite. Call to ask what they cover.
1806 Williamson Ct Ste 120
4335 Maynardville Hwy
Medicaid in Tennessee covers GLP-1s for weight loss (prior authorization typical) (as of April 2026). Employer and private plans vary. Coverage details.
Questions about GLP-1 doctors in Knoxville, TN
How do I get a GLP-1 prescription (Ozempic, Wegovy) in Knoxville, TN?
A Tennessee-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 42 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 Knoxville, TN?
The NPI registry records a specialty for each clinician but does not say who prescribes GLP-1 medications. Of the 42 clinicians listed near Knoxville, TN, it records 15 in endocrinology or diabetes, 12 in family medicine, 11 in internal medicine and 3 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 Knoxville, TN?
Some Tennessee clinicians see patients by video. The clinician must hold a Tennessee 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 Knoxville, TN?
Yes. Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound all require a prescription from a licensed Tennessee 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 Knoxville, TN
Across Tennessee: Ozempic in Tennessee · Wegovy in Tennessee · Mounjaro in Tennessee · Zepbound in Tennessee · Semaglutide in Tennessee · Tirzepatide in Tennessee
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.