ED and weight loss care in Metairie
In-person clinic or online ED and weight loss service?
Online services such as Hims, Ro, BlueChew, Henry Meds, and Mochi Health make ED and weight loss treatment easy to start from your phone. Here’s how in-person, physician-led care at Aspire in Metairie compares, so you can choose what fits you.
Medically reviewed by Nauman Rashid, MD, Medical Director
How they compare
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| Online services | Aspire, in person | |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | Usually an online questionnaire or a video visit; formats vary by service | An in-person evaluation at our Metairie clinic, and your first visit is free |
| Who you see | A licensed clinician, remotely | A licensed provider in person, in a physician-led clinic under our Medical Director |
| Exam and vitals | Usually no in-person exam | Your provider sees you in person and reviews your health history and medicines |
| ED options | Mostly ED pills | ED pills, ED injections taught in the clinic, and Soundwave Therapy |
| Weight loss follow-up | Usually messaging or virtual check-ins | In-person follow-up visits, with your dose adjusted to how your body responds |
| Cost | Visit, subscription, and medication pricing varies by service | Free first visit; cost explained before you start; financing options available, subject to approval |
| Questions later | Usually by message or app | Call or text a local clinic; when you call, a provider answers |
Online services differ from one another, so check the details of any service you’re considering.
When online may be enough
- You’re healthy, take few medicines, and want a straightforward prescription
- You’ve already been evaluated and just need a refill
- You can’t get to a clinic
When in-person care makes more sense
- ED pills haven’t worked, or the side effects bother you
- You have heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure, or take several medicines
- You want ED injections or Soundwave Therapy, which need a clinic
- You want someone to look at the whole picture, including weight and overall health
- You’d rather talk to a person than an app
Explore ED treatment in Metairie, Viagra, Cialis, TriMix, and BiMix explained, or our GLP-1 weight loss program.
Your first visit is free and private. Tell us what’s going on, and we’ll build a plan around you.
Frequently asked questions
Is in-person ED treatment better than an online ED service?
Online services can be effective, but not always. A free, in-person consultation lets a licensed provider customize a treatment plan that truly works for you. It matters most if pills haven’t worked, you have heart disease, diabetes, or take several medicines, or you want options such as ED injections or Soundwave Therapy that need a clinic.
Is Aspire’s first visit really free?
Yes. Your first visit at our Metairie clinic is free and private. If you start a treatment plan, your provider explains the cost before you commit, and financing options are available, subject to approval.
Can I switch to Aspire if I already use an online service?
Yes. Bring a list of what you take and what you’ve tried. Your provider will review it with you in person and talk through your options.
Do you offer GLP-1 weight loss in person?
Yes. Our physician-supervised GLP-1 weight loss program includes semaglutide and tirzepatide when clinically appropriate, with every evaluation and follow-up visit in person in Metairie.
Where is Aspire?
Our one clinic is at 3445 N Causeway Blvd, Suite 900, in Metairie, convenient to New Orleans, Kenner, and The Northshore.
See a provider in person, free
Your first visit is free and private. Your provider will listen, review your health history, and explain your options honestly.
General information only, not individual medical advice. Hims, Ro, BlueChew, Henry Meds, and Mochi Health are trademarks of their respective owners. Aspire is not affiliated with them. Comparisons describe online services in general; features and pricing vary by service.