ExpressCare Wellness Center

ExpressCare Wellness Center operates in Baltimore, MD under the clinical direction of Andrew Hodge, PA-C, delivering peptide-based therapies for metabolic health, hormonal balance, and sexual wellness. The practice focuses on three primary peptide interventions: semaglutide and tirzepatide for weight management through GLP-1 receptor agonism, and PT-141 (bremelanotide) for sexual dysfunction unresponsive to conventional treatments. All consultations occur in-person at the Baltimore facility, allowing Andrew Hodge to conduct comprehensive physical assessments, review laboratory panels, and establish individualized dosing protocols based on patient-specific metabolic markers and treatment goals.

Semaglutide therapy at ExpressCare Wellness Center follows evidence-based protocols for adults with elevated body mass index or metabolic syndrome components. Andrew Hodge initiates patients on subcutaneous semaglutide with dose escalation schedules designed to minimize gastrointestinal side effects while achieving appetite regulation and glycemic control. Tirzepatide represents the clinic's dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist option, prescribed for patients requiring more aggressive metabolic intervention or those who plateau on single-agonist therapy. Both peptides require ongoing monitoring of thyroid function, lipase levels, and renal parameters—laboratory surveillance that Andrew Hodge coordinates through the Baltimore center's established pathology partnerships. PT-141 administration addresses hypoactive sexual desire disorder and erectile dysfunction through melanocortin receptor activation, offering an alternative mechanism for patients with cardiovascular contraindications to PDE5 inhibitors or inadequate response to traditional therapies.

Andrew Hodge brings physician assistant training with specialized certification in functional and regenerative medicine to his role at ExpressCare Wellness Center. His clinical approach integrates peptide pharmacology with hormone optimization strategies, addressing testosterone deficiency, thyroid dysfunction, and adrenal imbalances that frequently coexist with metabolic and sexual health concerns. Patients undergo baseline hormone panels including total and free testosterone, estradiol, thyroid stimulating hormone, free T3, free T4, cortisol, and DHEA-S before initiating treatment. Andrew Hodge interprets these results within functional medicine reference ranges rather than conventional laboratory normals, identifying subclinical deficiencies that contribute to weight gain, fatigue, and diminished libido. Hormone replacement protocols may run concurrent with peptide therapy when indicated, with follow-up testing scheduled at eight to twelve week intervals to assess treatment response and adjust dosing.

The patient experience at ExpressCare Wellness Center in Baltimore begins with an extended initial consultation where Andrew Hodge reviews medical history, current medications, previous weight loss attempts, and specific wellness objectives. Patients receive education on peptide mechanisms of action, expected timelines for clinical effects, injection technique for self-administration, and recognition of adverse reactions requiring clinical contact. Semaglutide and tirzepatide patients return for in-person follow-up every four weeks during dose titration phases, then transition to eight-week intervals once maintenance dosing is established. PT-141 users receive instruction on as-needed dosing protocols, with follow-up scheduled based on frequency of use and treatment satisfaction. The clinic provides all necessary injection supplies, alcohol prep pads, sharps containers, and cold storage guidance for peptide stability. Andrew Hodge maintains direct communication channels for patients experiencing side effects or requiring dose adjustments between scheduled appointments.

ExpressCare Wellness Center differentiates itself within the Baltimore medical wellness landscape through its exclusive focus on in-person peptide therapy rather than telehealth models. This approach enables Andrew Hodge to perform physical examinations, assess injection site reactions, and detect clinical signs of hormonal imbalance that remote consultations cannot capture. The clinic accepts patients throughout Maryland who prefer face-to-face provider relationships and value the accountability structure of regular in-office visits. ExpressCare Wellness Center does not participate with insurance networks, operating on a fee-for-service model with transparent pricing for consultations, peptide medications, and laboratory testing. This structure allows Andrew Hodge to allocate extended appointment times without productivity pressures typical of insurance-based practices, resulting in thorough patient education and individualized treatment planning that addresses the interconnected nature of metabolic health, hormonal function, and sexual wellness.