Medical Weight Loss FAQPage Schema for Medical Practices
Copy-paste JSON-LD template
Add this inside a <script type="application/ld+json"> tag in your <head> section. Replace the sample values with your actual business details.
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "FAQPage",
"mainEntity": [
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "How much does medical weight loss cost?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Medical weight loss programs typically cost $200–$500/month depending on services included. Programs with GLP-1 medications (semaglutide, tirzepatide) add $200–$1,300/month for the medication. Initial consultations and metabolic testing add $150–$400 upfront. Many practices offer membership packages."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Are GLP-1 weight loss medications like semaglutide safe?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "GLP-1 agonists (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro) have strong clinical safety data. Common side effects are gastrointestinal: nausea, constipation, or reduced appetite. Rare serious side effects include pancreatitis risk. Medical supervision is essential for proper dosing and monitoring. Most patients tolerate them well after the titration period."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "How much weight can you lose with a medical weight loss program?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Clinical results vary by program. Lifestyle-focused programs yield 5–10% body weight loss over 6 months. GLP-1 medication programs average 15–22% body weight loss over 12–18 months. Surgical options achieve 25–35%. Medical supervision improves outcomes and reduces regain through monitoring and accountability."
}
},
{
"@type": "Question",
"name": "Does insurance cover medical weight loss programs?",
"acceptedAnswer": {
"@type": "Answer",
"text": "Coverage varies significantly. Many insurance plans now cover FDA-approved obesity medications (Wegovy, Zepbound) if BMI criteria are met. Behavioral counseling components are often covered as preventive care. Weight loss surgery has better coverage than medical programs. Verify benefits before starting — prior authorization is commonly required."
}
}
]
}
Required and recommended fields
| Field | Value | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
@context |
https://schema.org |
Required | Always exactly this value |
@type |
FAQPage |
Required | Always exactly "FAQPage" |
mainEntity |
Array of Question objects |
Required | Minimum 1 question; aim for 3-8 for best AI extraction |
name (Question) |
The question text |
Required | Write how patients/clients actually search — buying intent questions perform best |
@type (Question) |
Question |
Required | Always exactly "Question" |
acceptedAnswer |
Answer object |
Required | Must be present for every Question |
@type (Answer) |
Answer |
Required | Always exactly "Answer" |
text (Answer) |
The answer text |
Required | Keep under 300 words. Direct, specific, no filler. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using generic questions ("What are your hours?") instead of buying-intent questions ("How much does the procedure cost?")
- Nesting FAQPage inside another schema type — it must be a top-level @type
- Writing answers longer than 300 words — AI systems prefer concise, direct answers
Why this helps ChatGPT and Perplexity cite your Medical Weight Loss page
Let AI extract direct answers from your service pages. When a patient asks ChatGPT "medical weight loss near me" or "best medical weight loss in [city]," the AI scans pages it can crawl for structured answers. FAQPage Schema gives it exactly what it needs — a machine-readable Q&A it can extract and cite without any interpretation.
From AltorLab's weekly crawls of medical practices websites: fewer than 25% have any FAQPage schema, and fewer than 15% have complete LocalBusiness schema with the correct subtype. This means the bar to appear in AI answers is low — one afternoon of technical work separates cited practices from invisible ones.
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Validate your implementation
After adding the schema, test it with these free tools:
- Google Rich Results Test — checks for structured data errors
- Schema.org Validator — validates against schema.org specification
- AltorLab AI Visibility Checker — checks all 6 GEO signals including schema
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