Medical weight management
A plan built around your health history, not a one-size program.
- GLP-1 medications when medically appropriate
- Metabolic and cardiovascular risk review
- Ongoing dose and side-effect monitoring
A telehealth nurse practitioner who takes the time to get it right
I'm Lucas Tonies, a board-certified family nurse practitioner with nearly twenty years in intensive and cardiovascular care. I see adults by video for weight management, hormone therapy and everyday primary care, and I accept most insurance plans.
States served
Licensed to treat patients located in
- CA
- WA
- AZ
- NM
- WY
- FL
- VA
- OH
California, Washington, Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, Florida, Virginia and Ohio. New York is coming soon.
Telehealth services
Each visit is a real clinical evaluation — history, risk review and, when needed, lab work — before any treatment plan.
Hormone therapy
Lab-guided evaluation and treatment for men and women.
- Testosterone evaluation and therapy
- Perimenopause and menopause care
- Thyroid and energy-related workups
Primary care by video
The everyday care busy professionals put off.
- Acute concerns and same-week visits
- Blood pressure, cholesterol and prevention
- Lab orders, refills and second opinions
For the first time in a long time I felt heard by a medical professional. Not rushed.
He actually LISTENS and wants to help SOLVE the problem, not just throw a bandaid over it.
Lucas was very good at my virtual appointment he listened was very patient and helped me with everything I needed and answered all my questions I really appreciate that!!
He listened to the issues and took very good care of me. He even followed up after my visit to see how I was doing.
How a visit works
Book online
Pick a time, add your insurance or choose self-pay, and complete a short health intake.
Meet by video
A focused, unhurried visit with Lucas from wherever you are in a state he's licensed in.
Get your plan
Prescriptions go to your pharmacy, labs to a nearby lab, and follow-up is scheduled as needed.
About Lucas Tonies, MSN, FNP-C
- Board-certified FNP (AANPCB)
- CCRN critical care
- Fluent in Spanish
- DEA registered
Before becoming a nurse practitioner, Lucas spent 19 years at the bedside as a critical care nurse. He trained at Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic, specialized in cardiothoracic ICU and transplant care at UW Medical Center, and went on to work at Stanford, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, Cedars-Sinai and Kaiser Permanente, where he chaired the research and evidence-based practice council.
Many of the hospital admissions he saw started with something that could have been caught and managed much earlier. That's why he moved into the provider role: he would rather help you stay out of the hospital than meet you once you're already in one.
That background shapes how he practices now. He knows how weight, hormones, blood pressure and blood sugar connect, which warning signs matter, and when something needs more than a prescription. Patients get the same attention to detail, in a visit built around their schedule.
MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner — United States University
Nursing — Arizona State University, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
BA, Spanish — The Ohio State University
- Most insurance plans accepted (not Medicaid or Medi-Cal)
- No membership
- HSA and FSA cards accepted
- Itemized receipt for out-of-network reimbursement
- Labs and medications handled separately by the lab or pharmacy you choose
Atención médica por telemedicina en español
Lucas habla español con fluidez y atiende a sus pacientes directamente en español, sin intérprete. Consultas por video para control de peso, terapia hormonal y atención primaria. Aceptamos la mayoría de los seguros médicos, excepto Medicaid y Medi-Cal. Sin seguro, la consulta cuesta $150.
Reservar una consultaQuestions patients ask
How much does a telehealth visit cost?
With insurance, you pay your plan's usual share, such as a copay or deductible. Without insurance, each visit is $150, paid at booking. There is no membership. Lab work and prescriptions are handled separately by the lab or pharmacy.
Do you take insurance?
Yes. Tonies Health accepts most insurance plans, but not Medicaid or Medi-Cal. Add your insurance when you book. If your plan isn't accepted, you can book a $150 self-pay visit instead, and HSA and FSA cards work for that.
Which states do you serve?
Patients located in California, Washington, Arizona, New Mexico, Wyoming, Florida, Virginia and Ohio at the time of their visit. New York is coming soon.
Can I be seen in Spanish?
Yes. Lucas is fluent in Spanish and sees patients in Spanish without an interpreter.
What if I miss my appointment?
Missed appointments are charged a $250 no-show fee, so please cancel or reschedule ahead of time if your plans change.
Do you prescribe GLP-1 medications for weight loss?
When they are medically appropriate. Every weight management plan starts with a full history and, when needed, lab work. Medication is one option among several, never a default.
Book your visit
Booking is handled through Zocdoc, where you can see open times right away. Have your insurance card, medication list and any recent lab results handy.