
Why I Recommend a Half Dose of Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)
**as of 5/8/2025 – there is an industry update that affects the contents of this post, please see the update here. When patients ask me,
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In the past 20 years, I’ve learned that the most important thing a pediatrician can offer isn’t a longer list of services—it’s time. Time to listen. Time to think. Time to truly know your child.
At Rose Creek, I provide 30-minute appointments, no double-booked schedules, and reserved daily priority scheduling for my patients. Instead of billing insurance for office visits, families pay a simple monthly membership fee that includes appointments, video chats, and direct messaging. That leaves your family and me enough space to practice medicine the way I enjoy: being fully present, open to your questions, knowing your child, and giving you my real expertise. I won’t brush you off. If you have a question, I want to hear it.
Parents tell me their kids love coming to the doctor. My goal is for each child to smile, laugh, and feel at ease. Along with the fun, I bring two decades of pediatric experience and a commitment to staying sharp in a field where details matter—including recognizing when serious problems are hiding behind common symptoms.
I also trust parents. You know your child best. My role is to give you clear medical guidance, honest recommendations, and the benefit of my experience so you can make the decisions that feel right for your family.
Rose Creek is intentionally small. Membership is limited to ensure each family has the time, access, and attention they deserve.

**as of 5/8/2025 – there is an industry update that affects the contents of this post, please see the update here. When patients ask me,

Over the past year, I’ve been able to prescribe compounded semaglutide (brand names: Wegovy/Ozempic) at a lower cost. Normally, compounding this medication isn’t permitted, but
Rose Creek Pediatrics is a direct primary care (DPC) practice. Instead of billing insurance for office visits, you pay a simple monthly membership fee that covers your child’s primary care—unlimited visits, direct messaging, no copays, and no surprise bills for office visits.
Yes. Your membership covers primary care, but you’ll still want insurance for specialists, labs, imaging, hospitalizations, and prescriptions. Vaccines are billed to your insurance separately.
Appointments of 30 minutes with no rushing, unlimited in-office visits, direct two-way secure messaging, comprehensive care coordination and referrals, and monthly age-appropriate guidance. For families choosing a vaccine-friendly approach, you’ll find continued, non-judgmental care.
$75/month ($150/month for newborns through 18 months). No sign-up fee.