1020 Wellness (Vestavia Hills, AL)
Clinic Introduction
1020 Wellness is a physician-led wellness and medical weight loss clinic located at 1020 Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills, Alabama, a Birmingham suburb. The practice has served the greater Birmingham metropolitan area for more than three decades and is led by John M. Morgan, MD, a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and a diplomate of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. The clinic was originally founded as Bariatric Direct, and while it has since broadened its scope, it remains focused on medically supervised weight management, hormone replacement therapy, and medical aesthetics.
Medical Weight Management
Weight management is the clinic's longest-standing service line. Dr. Morgan evaluates every patient with a comprehensive metabolic panel, hormone assays including total and free testosterone, estradiol, and thyroid function tests, plus hemoglobin A1c, in order to establish a baseline endocrine and metabolic picture before treatment begins. On the basis of those labs the clinic builds a structured program that typically runs three to twelve months depending on the patient's weight loss goal.
The medical weight loss offering centers on three interventions. Semaglutide (GLP-1) is administered by subcutaneous injection on a weekly schedule, mimicking the incretin hormone to regulate appetite and glucose metabolism; dosing is titrated according to individual tolerance and the patient's rate of weight loss. The clinic also prescribes appetite suppressants as a short-term tool for patients who struggle with hunger during the early phases of a calorie-controlled diet. Vitamin B12 and lipotropic injections are administered in-office to support energy, metabolism, and fat metabolism. Nutrition counseling and body composition monitoring are built into the program rather than offered as an add-on.
Beyond GLP-1 pharmacology, 1020 Wellness runs a Protein Sparing Modified Fasting (PSMF) program for medically appropriate candidates. The program is divided into phases, beginning with a phase of meal replacements accompanied by potassium supplementation and a physician-formulated multivitamin, followed by a refeeding phase in which grocery foods are gradually reintroduced over four weeks. Patients weigh in weekly and are monitored by a bariatric specialist who reviews blood pressure, laboratory work drawn every four to six weeks, and adherence to the protocol. Patients also have access to the clinic's own line of bariatric meal replacements, protein bars, and supplements under the Robard and Bariatric Direct brands.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
As a certified BioTE provider, the clinic places particular emphasis on hormone optimization. Dr. Morgan tracks each patient's medical history, laboratory results, and reported symptoms to address hormonal imbalances that present as fatigue, mood disturbance, disrupted sleep, or difficulty losing weight despite dietary effort.
The core modality is BioTE pellet implantation. These bioidentical hormone pellets are roughly the size of a grain of rice and are inserted just beneath the skin in a brief in-office procedure, releasing steady levels of testosterone or estradiol over a three-to-five-month window. Patients who are not candidates for pellets have access to oral medications, topical creams, and patches. Dr. Morgan notes that the symptom profile he treats is not limited to menopause: hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, anxiety, and depression can appear in women in their thirties as well, and those patients frequently benefit from treatment.
The clinic continues to offer private-pay gynecology services alongside its wellness work, including annual well-woman exams, preventive screenings, and problem-focused visits.
Peptides
The peptide program at 1020 Wellness is a consultation-led service rather than a retail one. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules in the body, and the clinic uses injectable peptides to support muscle recovery, inflammation management, fat loss, skin rejuvenation, and general vitality. New patients begin with a dedicated peptide consultation so that the physician can review goals, medical history, and contraindications before any protocol is selected. Peptide services are administered in-office at the Vestavia Hills location.
Medical Aesthetics
The aesthetics arm of the practice is medically supervised. The clinic offers BOTOX at a per-unit price, using the injections to soften fine lines and relax facial muscle activity, and carries Obagi medical-grade skincare products for at-home skin regimens. Weight loss and aesthetics are deliberately bundled into one practice, so a patient who loses substantial weight on a GLP-1 program can address the resulting changes in facial volume and skin laxity within the same physician relationship.
Who the Clinic Sees
The practice draws primarily from the Birmingham metropolitan area, including Vestavia Hills, Hoover, and Pelham, and treats both men and women. Typical concerns include obesity and metabolic syndrome, prediabetes, perimenopause and menopause, andropause and age-related testosterone decline, stubborn weight loss plateaus, and skin rejuvenation. The clinic also serves patients preparing for bariatric surgery, who need structured preoperative weight loss and nutrition guidance.
Practical Information
The clinic operates from a single location at 1020 Montgomery Highway in Vestavia Hills. Regular office hours run Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM; the clinic is closed Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Appetite suppressant dispensing is available during limited windows: Monday 7:30 to 9:00 AM and 4:00 to 5:30 PM, Wednesday 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and Thursday 12:00 to 5:30 PM. All care is delivered in person at the Vestavia Hills office; prospective patients should call the office directly to confirm current telehealth availability, HSA and FSA acceptance, and appointment scheduling.
Over three decades the practice has treated thousands of patients in the Birmingham area, and its weight management programs have produced more than 130,000 pounds of weight loss.
Clinical Information
Visit & Service
In-person visits only. All consultations, treatments, and procedures are delivered at the Vestavia Hills office at 1020 Montgomery Highway.
Appointment required. Call (205) 397-8856 to schedule.
Weight management visits include lab work and an EKG.
Peptide therapy begins with an in-person consultation.
Hormone pellet placement is a brief in-office procedure.
Telehealth: not currently offered. Confirm directly with the clinic.
Medical Team
FAQ
Does this clinic offer telehealth?
All appointments are in person at the Vestavia Hills office. Call the clinic directly to confirm current telehealth availability.
Do they accept HSA/FSA?
The clinic is private pay and pricing is posted publicly on its website. Confirm HSA/FSA acceptance directly with the office.
Does the clinic accept insurance?
The clinic operates as a private-pay practice. Insurance coverage is not accepted for its wellness, weight management, or aesthetic services.
Who performs the treatments?
Treatment is physician-led by John M. Morgan, MD, a board-certified OB/GYN and diplomate of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians.
Is the clinic accepting new patients?
The clinic lists accepting new patients. Call (205) 397-8856 to schedule.
What does a peptide consultation cost?
The new patient peptide consultation is $150.
How much does BOTOX cost?
BOTOX is priced at $14 per unit.
Where is the clinic located?
1020 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216, in the Birmingham metropolitan area of Alabama.