GLP-1 clinic in Philadelphia · Telehealth available
Fishtown Medicine
2418 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
- Medications offered
- Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Wegovy
- Clinical care
- Physician-led
- Care model
- In-person + telehealth
- Listing checked
- July 2026
- Program pricing
- $25–$200/month
What this provider offers
GLP-1 weight-loss care in Philadelphia
Fishtown Medicine is a medical weight-loss clinic in Philadelphia, PA. The clinic lists Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Liraglutide among its GLP-1 services.
Fishtown Medicine at a glance
- Fishtown Medicine is at 2418 E York St in Philadelphia, PA.
- Ashvin Vijayakumar, MD is named as a prescriber on the clinic's site, not yet matched to a licensing registry.
- The site names Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Liraglutide, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound. Naming a medication is not the same as having it in stock on the day you call.
- Visits happen at the Philadelphia location, and the site says some can be done by video.
- Program pricing is published at $25–$200/month. Confirm whether that covers the medication or only the visits.
Listing details last checked July 2026 against the clinic's own site. How we verify.
Fishtown Medicine is one of 4 GLP-1 clinics listed in Philadelphia. It is the only one in Philadelphia naming Liraglutide, which is worth knowing if that is what you came for.
Cost breakdown
Program pricing
GLP-1 weight-loss program
Care team
Clinicians at Fishtown Medicine
Ashvin Vijayakumar, MD
Physician
Provider details
- Clinic address
- 2418 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125
- Care model
- In-person + telehealth
- Phone
- (267) 360-7927
- Telehealth
- Yes
- Insurance accepted
- No
Patient experience
Reviews of Fishtown Medicine
Editorial scores and paid placement do not affect these reviews.
What to ask Fishtown Medicine
Drawn from what this listing does and does not tell you, so the first call settles the total cost and who provides the care.
- Will Ashvin Vijayakumar, MD be the clinician who evaluates and prescribes, or someone else on the team?
- Does the published price cover the medication itself, or only the visits?
- Is any of this billed to insurance, and if not, what does the cash price include — labs, follow-up visits, and dose changes?
- Semaglutide and Tirzepatide and Wegovy and Zepbound and Ozempic and Mounjaro and Liraglutide are both offered. Which would you start with, and what decides between them?
- Which visits have to happen in Philadelphia, and which can be done by video?
- Which pharmacy supplies the medication, and is it dispensed in the clinic?
Common questions
Questions about Fishtown Medicine
Which GLP-1 medications does Fishtown Medicine prescribe?
Fishtown Medicine names Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Liraglutide, Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound on its own site. That is what the clinic advertises, not a guarantee of supply, and which medication you start on is decided at the evaluation.
Does Fishtown Medicine offer telehealth, or do visits have to be in person?
Fishtown Medicine sees patients at its Philadelphia location and its site describes video visits as well. Ask which appointments have to happen in person, since the first evaluation often does.
Who writes the prescription at Fishtown Medicine?
Ashvin Vijayakumar, MD is named as a prescriber on the clinic's site, not yet matched to a licensing registry.
What does Fishtown Medicine charge for GLP-1 weight-loss treatment?
Fishtown Medicine publishes $25–$200/month. Confirm what that includes: whether the medication is in the figure, whether bloodwork is extra, and what the price becomes once the dose climbs.
Where is Fishtown Medicine located?
2418 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125. It is one of 4 GLP-1 clinics listed in Philadelphia.
Nearby
Other GLP-1 clinics in Philadelphia
Worth comparing before booking, since what a program includes and what it charges after the first month differ more between clinics than the medication does.
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- PhillymedclubPhiladelphia, PA
Worth reading before you call
Chosen from what this listing names: its medications, how it sees patients, and what it publishes about price.
- Semaglutide vs. tirzepatideThere is no universal winner. The useful comparison combines medical fit, exact product, tolerability, access, clinical support, and ongoing cost.
- TirzepatideTirzepatide acts at GIP and GLP-1 receptors. Zepbound and Mounjaro contain tirzepatide but have different FDA-approved indications.
- SemaglutideSemaglutide is an active ingredient used in several prescription products. The product name and approved indication matter as much as the ingredient.
