South Texas Endocrinology & Metabolism Center

04/09/2025

Photos from our Grand Opening Last month! Thank you to everyone who attended, and those who helped make this possible.

08/14/2024

We are working on our schedule and messages were sent in error, please disregard.

06/13/2024

Hypercortisolism can impair normal glucose metabolism and homeostasis through various mechanisms leading to impaired glucose metabolism or type 2 diabetes (T2D).1 Hypercortisolism increases gluconeogenesis in the liver and decreases insulin sensitivity in skeletal muscles and adipose tissue, which c...

03/04/2024

It is important to not only recognise that obesity is a disease itself, but to consider the risk factors and other diseases linked to obesity. There is often an underestimated connection between obesity and other health issues, especially mental health.

We need to reshape the narrative to reduce the stigma and blame associated with obesity and ensure people living with obesity are supported.

02/02/2024

Call us at 361-584-0044 to schedule or text us at 361-691-6099. No referral needed for weight management. Immediate next day openings available.

02/02/2024

🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS🚨🚨
If you have a BCBS Federal insurance plan Zepbound is now covered! Call us at 361-584-0044 to schedule or text us at 361-691-6099. No referral needed for weight management. Immediate next day openings available.

02/01/2024

At South Texas Endocrinology & Metabolism Center we celebrate diversity and inclusion in the medical field. Happy Black History Month.

01/30/2024

ALWAYS ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS

Dr. Brandi Addison, DO, FACE
Stephanie Rodriguez, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

01/09/2024

"The FDA does not approve compounded drugs (e.g., compounded peptides), and without their review, the FDA cannot assure that compounded drugs have the same safety, efficacy, and purity of FDA-approved medications that have gone through clinical trial testing."

DENVER, Co. – March 30, 2023 The Obesity Medicine Association has released its Position Statement on Compounded Peptides, with a summary that states: “The Obesity…

01/04/2024

New year, new you! Zepbound is available even if you do not have weight loss medication coverage! For around the same cash pay price of non FDA approved compounds you can get started on Zepbound. Contact us today. Lets work in collaboration to improve your cardiometabolic health. Call: 361-584-0044. Text: 361-691-6099 to get set up for a consultation.

Dr. Brandi Addison, DO, FACE
Stephanie Rodriguez, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

12/20/2023

Dr. Brandi Addison has been certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) as an ABOM Diplomate. Dr. Addison is one of 676 ABOM Diplomates in the state of Texas. ABOM Diplomates are physicians who undergo rigorous training in obesity medicine and an extensive examination process to achieve this designation. Certification as an ABOM Diplomate signifies specialized knowledge in the practice of obesity medicine and distinguishes a physician as having achieved competency in obesity care.