Medical weight loss with a doctor board-certified in obesity medicine.
A real medical plan, not another diet: a thorough evaluation, lab work, and prescription medication when it's appropriate for you. Billed to your insurance, including Medicare.
In person at our Spokane office, or by video from anywhere in Washington. Questions about coverage? Call or text and we'll check.
and Internal Medicine
Medicare and most major insurance plans accepted
Book your weight-loss consult
The weight-loss consultation is already selected. Choose a time and you're set; we'll send everything you need before the visit.
Not sure which visit to pick? Choose any; we'll adjust it. Or call (509) 426-5425 or text us.
A medical plan, not another diet
Weight is a medical issue with medical causes. You deserve a doctor who treats it that way.
Board-certified in obesity medicine
Specialist training in weight management, plus internal medicine, so your plan accounts for your whole health.
We look for the causes
Labs, medications you already take, sleep, and conditions that make weight harder to lose.
Medication when it fits
Prescription options when they're appropriate and safe for you, with an honest talk about cost and coverage.
In person or video
Start at the office off Division, and handle follow-ups by video from anywhere in Washington.
We start with the whole picture
No judgment and no rush. We go through what you've already tried and what's getting in the way.
- Your history, past attempts, and what has and hasn't worked
- Lab work to look for metabolic and hormonal drivers
- A review of current medications that can make weight harder to lose
- Related conditions like blood pressure, blood sugar, and sleep
- Prescription options, if appropriate, and what your plan covers
- A nutrition and activity plan you can actually keep up
"Made me feel comfortable and heard."
"He's very easy to talk to, and listens and responds to my questions and concerns."
Aristos patient"He was very thorough, and made me feel comfortable and heard."
Aristos patient"Super knowledgeable, proactive, and will lay out the information for you to make a well-informed decision."
Aristos patient
Dr. Kyle Varner, MD
I'm board-certified in both Obesity Medicine and Internal Medicine. I grew up in Spokane and have practiced medicine here for about a decade, including years caring for seriously ill patients in the hospital.
Weight is one of the most common things I treat, and one of the most misunderstood. I'll give you time, a clear explanation of your options, and straight talk about the tradeoffs, so you can choose a plan that fits your life.
Right off Division in North Spokane
Aristos Internal Medicine
42 E Rowan Ave, Suite B
Spokane, WA 99207
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Before you book
Will my insurance cover this?
Your visits are billed to insurance like any doctor visit; we accept Medicare and most major plans, including Aetna, Cigna, Premera, Blue Cross, UnitedHealthcare and Humana. Coverage for weight-loss medication is a separate question and varies a lot from plan to plan. We'll check yours and talk through options, including lower-cost ones, before you commit to anything.
Will I get a prescription?
Not necessarily. Medication is one tool among several. If it's appropriate and safe for you, we'll talk through the options, side effects and cost. If it isn't, we'll tell you why and what we'd do instead.
What happens at the first visit?
We go through your history, what you've tried, your current medications and your goals, order any labs you need, and leave you with a clear plan. Bring your medication list and insurance card.
Can I do visits by video?
Yes. Choose "By video from home" above the scheduler. For a video visit you need to be physically located in Washington State at the time of the visit.
How soon can I be seen?
Usually within the week. The openings at the top of this page come live from our schedule, so what you see is what's available.
Ready for a plan that treats weight as medicine?
Grab one of this week's openings. It takes about a minute.