Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Us?
- We are professional, competent, and courteous.
- We know you value your time. We will not rush you, but we know you don’t like to sit and wait. We offer the fastest visit in Memphis!
- Convenient and low-cost medication. Most patients use phentermine, and they never have to make a second trip to a pharmacy. While we charge $25 for a month’s supply of phentermine, a well-known chain charges $55 for the same prescription.
Appointment or Walk-in?
We only take walk-ins, so you don’t need an appointment. We are well-staffed and we can get all patients in and out quickly.
How do I get to Cordova Medical Clinic?
Depending on where you are coming from, you can find your answer by clicking here.
How long do the office visits generally take?
Your first office visit usually takes 30 to 60 minutes, and subsequent visits usually take between 20 to 30 minutes. For more information, click here.
Who qualifies to be treated at your clinic?
We treat people, 18 to 64, with a BMI of 30 or higher. With parents consent, we will also treat teenagers who are 16 years of age with at least a 27 BMI. Please click here for more information.
Do you have some general guidelines to follow when dieting?
There are many diets available, and it can become very confusing when trying to decide on one. Click here for some things to keep in mind.
How do I find my Body Mass Index or BMI?
You can use the BMI Calculator on this webpage to find your BMI Index. Simply enter your height in feet and inches, and then weight in pounds and click the Calculate BMI button to see your BMI.
How long do appointments take?
You do not need an appointment ever! We only see walk-ins, and we are well staffed, so we are very quick. Your first visit should take 20-30 minutes, and follow-up visits are likely to be 15 minutes or less.
What if I miss a dose?
If you are off by just a few days, it won’t matter much; we will continue the usual program. If you miss one of your visits by a week or more, we will start from the beginning again, but there will be no extra charges to you.
What are Lipo BC tablets?
Lipo BCTM tablets are a more potent and effective combination of vitamins to boost metabolism and assist in weight loss.
What does the improved Lipo BC formula do for weight loss?
Lipo BCTM tablets are specially formulated to:
- Increase metabolism to burn fat
- Assist the body in fat removal and transport out of the body
- Prevent abnormal accumulation of fat in the liver
- Help detoxify the liver to improve function
How does it compare to the Vitachrome shot?
Lipo BCTM tablets contain many of the same ingredients as our Vitachrome shot but with some extras. (B9, Calcium, Vitamin D3, Biotin and PABA)
What do B9, Calcium, D3, Biotin and PABA do?
B9 (Folic Acid) = Good for brain function. Works with B12 to make red blood cells.
Calcium = For healthy teeth and bones.
D3 = Helps body absorb calcium
B7 (Biotin) = Necessary for carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism.
PABA = Natural, water-soluble compound that helps form folic acid. Helps prevent wrinkles, gray hair, hair loss and even protects lungs from ozone damage.
How do you take the Lipo BC tablets?
We recommend taking 1 tablet daily with food, but you can take up to three a day.
Lipo BCTM tablets can be taken alone or in combination with Phentermine.
They complement the Phentermine but are not meant to replace it.
(Phentermine is a prescription strength medication; Lipo BCTM tablets are just vitamin supplements).
Are there any side effects?
There are no known side effects but the tablets contain fish oil powder so patients with fish allergies should not take them.