At Alturas Medical Weight Loss, we combine evidence-based medical weight loss with personalized support. Our goal is to help you achieve sustainable results while improving your overall health. We carefully review your medical history and goals, then create a tailored plan including hormone optimization, GLP-1 medications, and lifestyle support. So you can reach your ideal state of health. We offer both in-person and convenient online consultations to serve patients throughout the Treasure Valley.
Dr. Ashley Southern is the Medical Director of Alturas Medical Weight Loss, specializing in GLP-1 weight loss treatments, hormone optimization, and long-term obesity management. She believes in treating weight challenges as medical conditions, not willpower issues, and works closely with each patient to create safe, effective, and sustainable treatment plans.
Stuart Southern, CEO of Alturas, is passionate about helping patients regain control of their health. His personal experience with hypothyroidism has given him a deep understanding of the frustrations patients face when conventional methods fail. Stuart ensures the clinic’s operations provide a seamless, supportive experience for every patient, whether in-person or online.
Together, Ashley and Stuart have built Alturas Medical Weight Loss on the foundation of compassion, medical expertise, and a commitment to real, lasting results. Their shared mission is to guide every patient toward better health, greater confidence, and improved quality of life.

Emily ensures every patient experience at Alturas is smooth and welcoming. She coordinates care, schedules appointments, and provides support for both in-person and online consultations.

Kaylee is dedicated to helping patients start their weight loss journey with confidence. She provides guidance, answers questions, and ensures a positive experience from the first call to follow-ups.
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to transform the way people in the Treasure Valley approach weight loss. Instead of fad diets, exhausting workout routines, or empty promises, we provide safe, medically supervised treatments that target the root causes of weight challenges.
We believe weight loss is not about blame or willpower, it’s about biology. That’s why our programs use cutting-edge GLP-1 medications, hormone optimization, and personalized treatment plans designed by real doctors. Our goal is to empower every patient to reclaim their health, restore their energy, and experience the confidence that comes with sustainable results.
At Alturas, our work is guided by values that put patients first:
1. Compassion: We understand that weight struggles can feel frustrating and discouraging. Our team meets every patient with empathy and respect.
2. Medical Integrity: All treatments are physician-prescribed and supervised to ensure safety and effectiveness.
3. Personalization: No two patients are the same. Every plan is designed around individual health needs and goals.
4. Accessibility: With both in-person visits and online services, we make care available to patients across Meridian, Boise, and beyond.
5. Lasting Results: Our focus is not on quick fixes, it’s on long-term success and improved overall health.
Alturas Medical Weight Loss has earned a reputation as a leading choice for medical weight management in Boise, Meridian, and the surrounding Treasure Valley communities. Patients consistently praise our compassionate approach, personalized care, and science-backed treatments that deliver real, sustainable results. Whether you’re in Nampa, Eagle, or Caldwell, our clinic is recognized for its commitment to transforming lives through innovative weight loss solutions.
Unlike online-only clinics or generic weight loss programs, Alturas Medical Weight Loss offers a level of care that combines science, safety, and human connection.
1. Face-to-face physician visits: Every treatment begins with a medical evaluation, ensuring your safety and success.
2. Comprehensive care: We don’t stop at appetite suppression; we address hormones, metabolism, and long-term health.
3. Responsive support: With same-week appointments, our patients never wait weeks or months to begin their journey.
4. Local, personalized service: As members of the Treasure Valley community, our team is invested in the long-term success of our neighbors.
Conveniently located in Meridian, we proudly serve patients from:
Have questions about GLP-1 medications? Curious if medical weight loss is right for you?
We understand that starting a weight loss journey can feel overwhelming. That’s why our medical specialists are available to answer your questions – even if you’re not ready to schedule a consultation yet.
This isn’t a sales call – it’s a genuine opportunity to get expert answers about:
No pressure. No obligations. Just straight answers from medical professionals who understand weight loss challenges.
Alturas Medical Weight Loss provides physician-supervised GLP-1 medications and hormone therapy for effective, sustainable weight management. Our Meridian clinic serves patients throughout the Treasure Valley with personalized care and science-backed treatments.
Results may vary. All medications require a prescription following medical evaluation.
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