Thrive Rx LLC

08/06/2026

I built Thrive Rx so appointments could be long enough to actually connect the dots: your labs, your sleep, your stress, your hormones, your weight, your life.

Whether it's primary care, hormone replacement therapy, or medical weight loss, the approach is the same: find what's driving how you feel and treat that, not just the symptom.

Florida residents, click the link in my bio to get the care you deserve.

Dr. Kiswani-Barley, MD, Board-Certified in Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Pain Management

08/06/2026

Hit a GLP-1 weight-loss plateau? Don't call it failure yet. 👇

A plateau doesn't always mean the medication stopped working- it often means your full plan needs a second look:

• Nutrition (protein, fiber, portions)
• Muscle preservation through resistance training
• Sleep, stress, hormones & metabolic health

At Thrive RX, we combine medication management with nutrition guidance and a full evaluation of what's really driving your progress- because the goal is sustainable results, not just the shot.

Save this for your next follow-up, and share it with someone who thinks a plateau means giving up.

📲 Florida patients: visit www.thriverx.care to learn more and book with a physician-led team.

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08/06/2026

Is a BMI cutoff and a questionnaire enough for medical weight loss care?

Direct to consumer weight loss programs are everywhere right now, and there are real reasons why: many insurance plans still do not cover GLP-1 medications for weight loss, compounded versions filled the gap during the shortage, and brand name drugmakers now sell FDA approved versions directly to patients at self-pay prices to stay competitive.

But convenience and comprehensiveness are not the same thing.

BMI is a screening tool. It cannot distinguish body fat from muscle, and it says nothing about insulin resistance, thyroid function, sleep apnea, hormonal changes, medications or the other factors that influence weight and metabolism.

And with the FDA declaring the shortages resolved, large-scale 503B compounding of copies has ended. Patient-specific 503A compounding continues, but those products are not FDA approved and quality oversight varies.

A GLP-1 can be a powerful tool. It should not automatically become the entire plan.

At Thrive Rx, medical weight management is physician-led, evidence-based and patient-centered. We look at the whole clinical picture, not just a number.

Learn more at thriverx.care

06/21/2026

Wishing all the dad's a very Happy Father's Day! Remember the best gift is health that provides you a great life!

05/09/2026

Dr. Kiswani-Barley is honored to be a panel speaker for the Miramar pembroke pines chamber.

🚨 Excited to share some of our Featured Speakers for The Hats She Wears: Women's Wellness Breakfast!

Neki Mohan - Visit Lauderdale
Dr. Dejean - South Florida Gynecology
Roslyn Rice - DPI, LLC.
Dr. Brito - DrBrito&Associates
Dr. Kiswani-Barley - Thrive Rx LLC
Amalia Torres - Law Office of David Scott, P.A.

❗Members: Early Bird ticket pricing ends tomorrow!
⌚Wed, May 27, 7:30-11 AM
📍Club 19 - Pembroke Lakes Golf Club
📲 Register online through the events calendar

03/10/2026

Most people diagnosed with colon cancer had no symptoms beforehand.

That is why screening matters.

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, an important reminder that colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when detected early.

Unfortunately, many people delay screening because they feel healthy.

The reality is that early colon cancer often develops silently.

When should you get screened?
Current guidelines recommend colon cancer screening starting at age 45 for adults at average risk.

You may need earlier screening if you have:
• A family history of colon cancer or polyps
• Inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis
• Certain genetic conditions

What screening options are available?

There are several effective ways to screen:
✔ Colonoscopy (gold standard, typically every 10 years)
✔ FIT stool test performed annually at home
✔ Stool DNA testing every 3 years
✔ CT colonography every 5 years

These screenings can detect precancerous polyps and prevent cancer before it develops.

A simple reminder Preventive care is one of the most powerful tools in medicine.

If you are 45 or older and have not been screened, this month is a great time to start the conversation with your physician.

At Thrive Rx, we believe preventive care and early detection are essential to long-term health.

Your health deserves attention before problems develop.

Learn more about physician-led care at
www.thriverx.care

03/07/2026

Women take care of everyone else.
But who is taking care of their health?

On International Women’s Day, it’s a powerful reminder that women’s health deserves better primary care.
Too many women experience rushed medical visits where concerns about hormone health, fatigue, metabolism, sleep, stress, or weight changes are often overlooked.

At Thrive Rx, we believe women deserve physician-led primary care that takes the time to listen, identify root causes, and focus on long-term health.

Real healthcare should help women take control of their:
• hormone health
• metabolic health
• preventive care
• energy and sleep
• sustainable weight management

When women have access to thoughtful, personalized care, they gain the tools to live healthier, stronger, more energized lives.

Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and leadership of women everywhere.

Happy International Women’s Day from Thrive Rx.
Learn more about our approach to women’s health and personalized primary care:
https://www.thriverx.care⁠