Start the countdown to
Goal Weight
Efficient, effective weight loss through personalised care and cutting edge medication
We Get It
Are You Struggling With?
Social events or feeling self-conscious around others?
Your weight stopping you from keeping up with family or doing what you used to enjoy?
Feeling trapped in a cycle of shame and disappointment about your weight?
Food cravings which you feel unable to control?
Starting new diets only to feel defeated when they do not work?
Dismissive or judgmental responses from healthcare professionals when the subject of weight loss comes up?
We Can Help
We Understand Your Concerns
Personalised Treatment Plan
Get a tailored weight loss plan just for you.
Cutting edge medication
Semaglutide and other GLP-1 agonists prescribed by doctors.
Ongoing Support & Guidance
Regular check-ins to keep you on track- making sure you achieve your goals!
Let Us Guide You
Don't Be Held Back
Whether it is struggling to keep up with family, feeling self-conscious in social settings, or fighting an endless cycle of diets that do not work, we get it.
We understand the frustration, the setbacks, and the emotional toll.
At Meridian Health, we are here to offer a solution that goes beyond quick fixes.
With a plan tailored to you, effective treatments, and a supportive team by your side, we are committed to helping you take back control of your health and confidence.
Our Process
How It Works
Complete Online Assessment
Submit your basic details and answer a few questions to determine if you’re a candidate for medical weight loss.
Virtual Appointment
Schedule a virtual consultation with one of our doctors. After payment, you'll receive a Zoom link for your appointment.
Start Medication
Virtual Follow-Ups
Thereafter, you will see us every 6 months for a follow-up consultation. You may also book an appointment at any time should any issues arise.
About Us
Meridian Health
Founded in response to the ever-increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity, and the potential of powerful new medications to reverse this trend, Meridian Health is a fully online medical practice specialising in the pharmaceutical aspects of a holistic weight loss plan. Our approach combines the use of GLP-1 agonist medications such as semaglutide with expert medical guidance to help you lose weight safely and sustainably.
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Our Team
Meet our Medical Team
Dedicated to guiding you on your weight loss journey with personalised, professional care.
Dr Richard Halley-Stott
Co-founder
Dr Halley-Stott is a Medical Doctor with an MBChB from the University of Cape Town, a DipPEC (Colleges of Medicine SA) and a PhD from the University of Cambridge, where he trained and worked under the supervision of a Nobel laureate in Stem Cell Biology. He has worked in a wide variety of medical disciplines from surgery to emergency medicine and occasionally in challenging environments including Antarctica and remote desert field hospitals. He has a passion for evidence-based medicine, health promotion and a special interest in regenerative medicine.
Dr Joshua Czech
Co-founder
A graduate of the University of Cape Town, Dr Joshua Czech has experience in emergency medicine and general practice. He loves the blend of science and humanity he encounters every day in his work, and is passionate about the potential of medicine in helping people not just to survive, but to thrive. This ethos coupled with a special interest in performance medicine has inspired him to make GLP-1 agonists an integral part of his practice. Outside of work you will find him taking his dogs for a walk in the mountains, or oil painting.
Do you have any questions?
F.A.Qs
Frequently asked questions
Originally used to treat diabetes, GLP-1 agonists such as liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza), semaglutide (Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) were found in studies to result in significant weight loss when used at higher doses. They decrease appetite by slowing emptying of the stomach, and by acting directly on areas of the brain responsible for hunger, cravings and satiety. They are injected weekly (for semaglutide and tirzepatide) with a pen device into subcutaneous tissue such as belly fat.
When appropriately prescribed, GLP-1s are regarded as generally safe. Side effects occur most commonly in the first few days after starting the meds or increasing the dosage, and can include nausea, constipation, diarrhoea, and abdominal discomfort. In rare cases more serious adverse events such as pancreatitis and gallstones can occur.
As the pen device uses a very small microfine needle to inject superficially into the fat layer just below the skin's surface, the injections are only minimally painful.
As with any medical intervention, the doctor will determine during your consultation whether medication for weight loss is appropriate and in your best interests.
While our screening questionnaire is designed to identify with a high degree of accuracy whether you are a candidate for medication prior to your appointment, it can’t be guaranteed that you will be issued with medication after your appointment.
Studies with thousands of patients participating have shown an average weight loss of 10 - 25% of total body weight after one year. It is generally also possible, if desired, to lose more or less than this- depending on your goals and starting point.
This will vary from person to person. Establishing good eating and exercise habits while on semaglutide will give the best chance of keeping the weight off should you stop treatment. Some people find the experience of successfully losing weight to be very motivating to continue with lifestyle improvements even if they stop medication.
For many people obesity is however a chronic condition, which requires ongoing management like high blood pressure or diabetes would.
Virtual consultations are billed at R550; we do not currently accept medical aid. Medication typically costs R 1 000 - R 4500 per month, depending on the dosage you require. Medical aids generally will not cover the costs of these medications.
We are a fully online practice, with all consultations taking place virtually on Zoom.