Starkey Medical Esthetics Adkins, TX

Starkey Medical Esthetics has two locations: 218 West Main Street in Salem, Virginia, and 12045 US Highway 87 South in Adkins, Texas. The practice was founded by nurse practitioner Michele Meinhart, who opened the first office in 2003 after several years of practicing as a nurse practitioner.

The medical side includes dermatology, where the practice serves as a primary dermatology service for skin cancer screening and for diagnosing and treating common skin disorders, and works with specialists when more specialized care is needed. Medical weight loss is supervised by a qualified provider and combines GLP-1 injections such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, given weekly, or appetite suppressants such as phentermine and diethylpropion with a diet and exercise routine. Weight loss visits include body composition measurement on an InBody 580 analyzer. The practice states that semaglutide and tirzepatide are FDA-approved for medical weight loss purposes.

On the aesthetic side, Botox and Dysport are offered for fine lines and wrinkles. A Botox session takes about 10 minutes, with three to five injections into target areas, and numbing cream or ice packs are available on request. According to the practice, Botox effects last about four months, and follow-up treatments are roughly three times a year for ongoing results. Other offerings include chemical peels using alpha-hydroxy acids, which the practice recommends pairing with microdermabrasion, along with laser hair removal, IPL, SculpSure for stubborn fat that remains after weight loss, QuantumRF, microneedling, dermal fillers, permanent makeup, and microblading. The site also has a page on popular treatment areas for men.

Insurance is accepted for medical services, with listed networks including AARP, Aetna, Anthem, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, and Virginia Premier Health Plan, but not for aesthetic services. Financing is available through Cherry, a third-party buy now, pay later company, with no hard credit checks, an application that takes about 60 seconds, and no listed hidden fees. Cherry lists 0% APR options and interest-bearing plans with APRs as low as 5.99%, subject to eligibility, with approvals up to $50,000. Example plans include $250 biweekly for six weeks at 0% APR with a $250 minimum down payment, or a lowest listed payment of $45.17 per month for 24 months.

Starkey Medical School of Esthetics is linked to a separate school website and offers student services periodically throughout the year. The practice reports a 4.89 out of 5 star rating from 27 reviews.

Its dermatology services involve collaboration with board-certified dermatopathologists, dermatologists and plastic surgeons.