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Why choose RX? It's more than a name, the RX program is individually prescribed for you by Robert Ford, M.D., based upon your specific needs. The prescription for the best you. Dr. Ford has served the Sarasota community for 18 years. He is board certified in family medicine and a member of the American Society of Bariatric (weight loss) physicians. Choose RX and he will guide you on your path to health and wellness.

We serve the Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Ellenton, and Lakewood Ranch communities and are conveniently located on US Highway 41 S. in Central Sarasota. For an appointment or a customary free consultation, call 941-957-0200.

Are you interested in skin care products and services? Visit our medical spa site Rx Med Spa.



Medical Weight Loss

Weight Loss

Rx Weight Loss Sarasota offers a variety of weight loss services including diet plans and supplements.
Before and After Before and After

Before and After

Seeing is believing. This is just a small sample of the many successes achieved by using our services.

Payment Plans

We offer CareCredit, a healthcare financing plan. CareCredit allows you to pay over time often without incurring interest charges.

Why choose Rx Weight Loss Sarasota?

  • Robert Ford, M.D., has been serving the Sarasota community for 18 years. He is board certified in Family Medicine and a member of the American Society of Bariatric (weight loss) physicians. He is the RX in RX weight loss. Dr. Ford prescribes a program for you tailored to your body and your desired weight loss goals.
  • Your care is monitored by the same doctor, your personal weight loss doctor....Robert Ford, M.D.
  • The products we prescribe are state of the art. We recommend nutrients with high absorption rates, high quality enzymes to aid the body functions and safe, effective medications. Our helpful hints educate you at your own pace. We have developed a program to help make it as easy as possible for you to achieve your goals.
  • Our facility is conveniently located on US 41 with ample private street level parking. Our staff is friendly, courteous and respectful of your time.

Did you know?

  • An estimated 100 million adults in the U.S., over 55% of the adult population, are overweight.
  • Weight gain is much more than a cosmetic problem; it can cause psychological suffering and serious health problems.
  • Being overweight and physically inactive account for more than 300,000 premature deaths each year in the U.S., second only to tobacco-related deaths.