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For Pediatricians & Specialists

Extend your clinic's metabolic capacity without losing patients

Partner with Thryvwell to provide evidence-based GLP-1 care for adolescents and young adults, fully integrated with your practice.

Why Pediatricians Partner with Thryvwell

We built this for you: extend your capacity for patients with metabolic health needs without adding complexity to your practice

01

Zero admin burden

No paperwork, no prior authorization headaches. We handle everything from enrollment to insurance.

02

Board-certified team

Every patient is supervised by board-certified pediatric specialists. Real clinicians, not algorithms.

03

The patient stays yours

We're the daily metabolic layer. You remain the medical home, and families return to you for all routine care.

04

FDA-approved only

FDA-approved GLP-1 medications only (Wegovy). No compounded alternatives. Zepbound expected pending FDA approval.

05

Transparent pricing

Transparent, accessible program membership includes physician visits, nutrition support, and behavioral support. Medication typically covered by insurance. Full pricing shared during the referral conversation.

Clinical protocol summary

Grounded in 2023 AAP Clinical Practice Guidelines. Every protocol decision is evidence-based and physician-supervised.

ThryvStart: Lifestyle Foundation

Every patient begins with a structured lifestyle intervention before any pharmacological treatment. This phase establishes nutrition habits, behavioral patterns, and baseline labs. Medication is initiated only after ThryvStart completion and clinical review.

Medications Prescribed

  • FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonists ONLY
  • Wegovy (semaglutide) - FDA-approved ages 12+
  • Zepbound (tirzepatide) - expected FDA approval pending
  • No compounded alternatives or off-label prescribing
  • Manufacturer savings cards utilized

Pre-Treatment Labs Panel

Metabolic Panel

Lipid Panel

HbA1c

Fasting insulin

Liver function (ALT, AST)

Thyroid panel

Vitamin D

CBC with differential

12 Health Markers Tracked

Body

BMI, waist circumference, body composition, blood pressure

Nutrition

Dietary quality, meal frequency, hydration, micronutrients

Mind

Sleep quality, physical activity, screen time, stress/mood

What We Monitor

Board-certified specialists track real clinical markers throughout treatment, not just the number on the scale.

Metabolic Health

  • Blood sugar (A1c)
  • Fasting insulin
  • Glucose levels
  • Cholesterol panel

Growth & Development

  • Height velocity
  • BMI trajectory
  • Bone health markers
  • Pubertal development

Heart Health

  • Blood pressure
  • Triglycerides
  • LDL & HDL cholesterol
  • Resting heart rate

Nutrition

  • Vitamin D
  • Iron levels
  • B12
  • Protein status

A Partnership Designed for Comprehensive Care

Pediatric weight care requires more than medication alone. Thryvwell combines personalized treatment planning, nutrition support, and ongoing clinical oversight into one coordinated model designed for lasting health.

Healthy weight progressionGrowth and developmentLifestyle patterns
Insulin resistancePrediabetesRelated risk factors
Sleep qualityEnergy and daily functioning
Nutrition habitsBehavior changeOngoing monitoring

How the referral works

Four steps. Zero complexity on your end.

1

Identify a patient

Adolescent patients (ages 12-26) with BMI at or above the 95th percentile, metabolic syndrome indicators, or pre-diabetic markers.

2

Refer the family

Share our Family Handout or use the email referral tool below. The family visits thryvwellhealth.com/referred and reserves their spot.

3

We handle the rest

Board-certified pediatric specialists manage the daily protocol: FDA-approved medication, nutrition guidance, monitoring, and prior authorization. Zero paperwork on your end.

4

The patient remains yours

You stay their primary care physician. We provide the daily metabolic layer; you remain the medical home.

Join the referring network

We're building our provider network now. Submit your interest below and we'll reach out when we're ready to onboard referring partners.

Refer a patient

Refer a family in one click. No form to fill out.

Better outcomes start with a referral

Join the referring network or send your first patient today. We report back at every milestone.

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