Carbon Health
Carbon Health is a technology-forward primary care company operating more than 100 in-person clinics across major US metro areas — California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New York, Texas, Washington, and others — alongside a full telehealth service. It is not a GLP-1-specialist platform. Carbon Health is primary care that happens to include metabolic health and weight management in its scope.
Overview
- Consultation Model
- Hybrid
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA
- Shipping
- 3-5 business days
- Lab Testing
- Yes
- Prescriber Info
- Licensed healthcare providers evaluate patients and prescribe based on clinical eligibility.
- Founded
- 2015
Pros
- Hybrid model: patients can move between telehealth and in-person visits as needed
- Full primary care scope means GLP-1 prescriptions are placed in broader metabolic health context (labs, A1C, cardiovascular risk)
- Technology layer is strong: app-based scheduling, results delivery, and care team messaging
- Insurance accepted
- In-person clinics available in major metros for patients who want face-to-face care
- Clinical breadth beyond weight loss: mental health, dermatology, urgent care all available through same platform
Cons
- Not a GLP-1-specialist platform
- In-person clinic availability limited to select metros; rural and suburban patients may be telehealth-only
- Cash-pay pricing is not as straightforward or published as GLP-1-specialist competitors
- Compounded GLP-1 availability is uncertain given March 2026 FDA enforcement context
- Weight management program structure varies by provider