Head-to-head · WeighScore
Ascend Medical vs Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center
The verdict
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center takes it — 67/100 to 55.9/100.
Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center grades higher on WeighScore, our editorial score across cost value, dose & formulation, clinical oversight, labs & monitoring, fulfillment and contract terms. Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center is a Maine-based clinic (Oakland) offering nationwide telehealth for GLP-1 weight loss. It prescribes semaglutide, tirzepatide, and retatrutide in both injectable and subli
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Factor by factor
The same six graded dimensions, side by side. See the methodology.
The numbers
| Metric | Ascend Medical | Dr. Gillis' Wellness Center |
|---|---|---|
| WeighScore | 55.9/100 | 67/100 |
| Grade | C | C |
| Scorecard rank | #425 | #169 |
| Semaglutide | Not disclosed | $149/mo (starting dose, compounded) |
| Tirzepatide | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Coverage | 2 states | All 50 states |
| Brand-name access | Compounded only | Compounded only |
| Oral / sublingual | Injection only | Yes |
Graded #425 · C
Strengths
- Whole-person virtual primary care that includes a medical weight loss program
- Staffed by licensed MDs, DOs, NPs and PAs
- Integrates weight loss with primary, mental health and diabetes care
- Clear state availability (Georgia and Texas)
Where it loses points
- Available only in Georgia and Texas
- Specific GLP-1 medications and branded-vs-compounded status not published
- No pricing disclosed on public pages
- Weight loss is one service among many, not a dedicated GLP-1 specialist
Graded #169 · C
Strengths
- Sublingual ODT tablets offered as needle-free alternative
- Broad GLP-1 menu: semaglutide, tirzepatide, and retatrutide
- Transparent pricing: $150 starting dose, plans from $149/mo
- Led by board-certified physician/surgeon with 25+ years experience
- No contracts; flexible weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly cadence
Where it loses points
- Specific dose-tier pricing beyond starting plan not detailed
- Compounded vs brand not explicitly stated for all meds
- Smaller clinic vs national telehealth brands
- State licensing list not published
Also worth a look
Neither is our top-graded pick — CoreAge Rx leads the scorecard
Across all 499 providers, CoreAge Rx grades highest at 91.8/100 (A−). Top of the scorecard: flat transparent pricing, both molecules, nationwide — no teaser-rate games.
Pricing/verification reflect each provider's public disclosures at last grading; the WeighScore is our editorial judgment per the methodology. Prices change — confirm on each provider's site. Not medical advice; see our disclosure.