# Medical Weight Management > Physician-supervised medical weight management in Imperial Beach, including GLP-1 therapy. Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program eligibility reviewed by Dr. K. (619) 429-7700. - Web page: https://drk.care/medical-weight-mgt - Last reviewed: 2026-10-08 - Phone: (619) 429-7700 | Address: 707 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 Flash News Medicare members, including Medicare Advantage, may be eligible for the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program | [Call our office to check your eligibility »](tel:+16194297700) ##### Sharp Top PCP Award Sharp Community Medical Group GLP-1 therapy and medical weight management · Ask Dr. K Physician-Supervised Weight Management Program · Imperial Beach, CA 4.9 out of 5.0 Rating ## Advanced Medical Weight Management For Seniors Dr. Vijay Kuppurajan, MD Sharp's Top PCP · Board-Certified Internist Where COMPASSION Encapsulates Comprehensiveness, Competence, and Collaboration [Call: 619-429-7700](tel:+16194297700) Why Choose Dr. K? 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[Call (619) 429-7700 Today](tel:+16194297700) Find Us ### Welcome to Our Practice Serving Imperial Beach, Coronado, and South San Diego communities. We proudly accept most private insurance, Original Medicare (with or without a supplement), and Sharp-SCMG's Medicare Advantage plan. Call VNHL at (619) 429-7700 to clarify your specific plan. #### Address & Parking 707 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 Next to Hampton Inn & Suites (Corner of Palm Ave & 7th) **ADA Compliant · Free On-Site Parking** #### Phone, Hours & Transit [619-429-7700](tel:+16194297700) Mon-Thu: 8am-5pm | Fri: 8am-12pm (Noon) **MTS Bus Routes 933 / 934** **VN Healthy Living MEDICAL GROUP** · 707 Palm Ave, Imperial Beach · Corner of Palm Ave & 7th St (Next to Hampton Inn) · ADA Compliant & Free Parking · [Get Directions to VNHL ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=707+Palm+Ave,+Imperial+Beach,+CA+91932)