In the past, men’s health was often neglected or went unnoticed. Today, more men are reaching out for assistance in their desire to lead healthier, more productive lives. Manly Clinic’s owner and lead practitioner, Luke Dotson, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC noticed a need for men’s general health services in the local area and opened Manly Clinic in Weatherford in October 2024.
Luke graduated from nursing school at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in 2012 and worked as an ER nurse before continuing his education in health care. “I’ve always been fascinated by how God created everything to work, and I’ve always asked lots of questions to find out more.” Luke obtained a Master of Science in Nursing and worked as a nurse practitioner in the ER and urgent care setting across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex before establishing Manly Clinic to offer men’s health services to area residents.
Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is one such service. “There used to be a stigma about testosterone replacement therapy,” he shared. “More men are now seeking those types of treatments and men’s health care in general.” The benefits of TRT for those with low testosterone are numerous and include increased energy, mental clarity, physical endurance, muscle mass, metabolic function and reducing joint pain.
According to Luke, there is a large need for men to receive TRT. “If you look at the past 50 years, testosterone levels in men have dropped significantly, and there is no end in sight,” Luke explained. “People are eating more processed foods than whole foods. People have more sedentary lifestyles than active lifestyles. There are also many uncontrollable factors, such as exposure to environmental toxins.”
Before providing any available treatment, Manly Clinic performs a comprehensive evaluation to get an overall picture of the patient’s health. “We cater our services to make sure we are meeting the specific needs of each individual. We don’t want to be a hammer in search of nails — we want to provide our patients with a complete overview of their health to enable them to optimize their health in all areas.”
Another service offered at Manly Clinic is weight-loss treatment. Newer medications, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, allow for improved weight-loss results. In addition to medication, patients receive an overview of basic exercise and eating plans. “The ideal situation with weight loss would be to motivate the person to make lifestyle changes that will aid their continued weight loss and maintenance of a healthy weight over their lifetime.”
Manly Clinic also provides services for general men’s health. This includes erectile disfunction, urinary issues, libido, infertility and other medical problems. Vasectomies and vasectomy reversals are not offered at the clinic.
Due to Manly Clinic’s commitment to providing high-quality care at competitive prices, they do not accept insurance. “I’ve had many patients come to us from clinics that take insurance who have remarked on how much they are saving with us.” New patients can schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to determine health care needs, review pricing and schedule labs, which can be billed to insurance. Once bloodwork is complete, the patient will meet at the office to review the labs and determine a course of action.
“We make sure to take care of the person holistically. It’s not a one-size-fits-all approach,” Luke shared. “The goal of the clinic is to provide the highest quality of care that you can receive for men’s health care, and that’s where we want to exceed.”
Manly Clinic
1752 N. Main St.
Weatherford, TX 76085
(817) 670-8421
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manlyclinic.com
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Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-noon
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