Obesity sits within the weight management area that Hi-Doctor covers. Our doctors review your case individually — not through an algorithm — and propose a therapeutic approach when indicated.

How is Obesity evaluated in an online consultation?

You fill in a weight management-oriented medical questionnaire (~5 min). An EU-licensed doctor reviews your clinical history, current medication, allergies and background in less than 2 hours on average. If clarifications are needed, they message you via the private chat in your account.

How long until you see results?

It depends on the case. For weight management, reasonable timelines are explained during the consultation and follow-up lives inside the private chat. The full medical record stays in an auditable thread inside your account.

Can I consult for Obesity from Vigo?

Yes. Hi-Doctor runs 100% online across the EU, so from Vigo you can fill in the questionnaire and receive the medical review without travelling. The electronic prescription issued by the licensed doctor is valid at any EU pharmacy under Directive 2011/24/EU; in Spain it is dispensed directly from the prescription QR.

Who is a candidate for a medical weight-management programme?

Adults with BMI ≥ 30, or ≥ 27 with comorbidities (hypertension, type-2 diabetes, dyslipidaemia). The doctor reviews your history, current medication and goals before proposing any treatment. It is not a cosmetic programme.

What is the private electronic prescription and why is it valid across the EU?

The private electronic prescription (Receta Médica Privada Electrónica) is issued by a licensed doctor in Spain. It is a PDF carrying every field required by EU Directive 2011/24/EU (patient, prescriber with country of registration, active ingredient, dose), which makes it legally recognised across all 27 EU member states. In Spanish pharmacies it is dispensed from the QR; outside Spain, the pharmacist dispenses the locally marketed equivalent of the same active ingredient.

How does Hi-Doctor work step by step?

1) Fill in an online medical questionnaire in about 4 minutes. 2) The plan is €25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) for hair growth; sexual health is €35 per consultation. 3) An EU-licensed doctor reviews your case and, if appropriate, issues an electronic prescription. 4) Collect it at any EU pharmacy. If the review is not approved, the applicable fee is refunded in full.

CONDITION · Vigo

Obesity.

BMI 30 or higher. An individual medical review, no judgment.

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€25/month (billed €25 every 28 days)Full refund if a review is not approved

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WEIGHT LOSS

Start in five minutes.

Answer the questionnaire. A licensed doctor reads it. You pay only if treatment is approved.

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Doctor review in less than 2 hours on average

50,000+ patients served

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A once-daily semaglutide tablet authorised for type 2 diabetes. Any use in weight management is an individual medical decision and may be off-label.

Daily tablets

€25/month

You pay for any medication separately at the pharmacy you choose. Hi-Doctor does not sell medications.

HOW IT WORKS · 5 STEPS

Five steps. No waiting room.

From the online consultation to ongoing follow-up — without leaving home.

5 minutes
Start your online visit
Answer a 5-minute health questionnaire from home.
Less than 2 hours
A doctor reviews your case
A licensed doctor reviews your answers and replies personally.
Refund guarantee
Review and payment
If not approved, we refund your €25/month (billed €25 every 28 days) in full.
EU pharmacies
Collect treatment from the pharmacy
Collect it at any EU pharmacy with your e-prescription.
4-week check-in
Ongoing support
Private chat, 4-week check-in, simple prescription renewal.

WEIGHT LOSS

Obesity

Obesity is a complex medical condition. The doctor evaluates metabolic, hormonal and cardiovascular factors before proposing any option.

WHAT IT IS

Obesity (BMI ≥ 30) is a chronic disease recognised by the international medical community. It is characterised by excess body fat that can interfere with normal bodily function.

Far from being an aesthetic issue or a matter of willpower, obesity involves alterations in the regulatory mechanisms of appetite and metabolism. The medical approach takes this complexity into account.

Obesity treatment requires a comprehensive, personalised approach. No single solution works for everyone, and the doctor helps find the right combination for each person.

HOW COMMON IT IS

According to WHO, almost one in four adults in the European Region lives with obesity.

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CAUSES

Genetic predisposition affecting energy metabolism and appetite regulation
Hormonal factors altering satiety signals and fat storage
Food environments with high availability of ultra-processed foods
Sedentary lifestyle and reduced daily energy expenditure
Psychological factors such as chronic stress, anxiety or mood disorders
Certain medical conditions and medications that contribute to weight gain

TREATMENT APPROACHES

Comprehensive medical evaluation with full blood work and comorbidity assessment
Individualised nutritional plan supervised by a healthcare professional
Progressive physical activity programme adapted to each person's limitations
Behavioural therapy to address eating habits and patterns
Pharmacological treatment under medical supervision for selected cases
Assessment for bariatric surgery in cases of severe obesity meeting defined criteria

WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

See a doctor if your BMI is ≥ 30 or if excess weight is affecting your quality of life, mobility, or is associated with other conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes.

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