Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why see a medical weight loss specialist?
A: Licensed physicians (MD or DO) who practice weight loss medicine are called “Bariatricians.” As a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP), bariatricians receive special training in the medical treatment of overweight and obesity and its associated conditions.
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Costs of non-medical weight loss programs also vary widely. Most charge an enrollment fee, and then a certain amount weekly or monthly to continue the program. Some also charge for the food you will eat while you are in the program.
In setting her fees, Dr. Zechmann considered carefully the need to keep her costs as low as possible, so as to make the program affordable and available for anyone who wanted treatment for this disease.
The first visit to the office costs $205. This includes:
- History and physical exam done by the doctor
- Body composition determination
- Weight, measurements and vital signs
- Dr. Zechmann gives a 45 minute presentation in a small group
- Basic blood work is done
- An EKG (heart tracing) is done if indicated.
Medications are charged separately, and generally run around $20, but will vary depending on medications used.
If you have had blood work or an EKG done within the past 6 months, please bring in the results. The basic blood tests done here include blood chemistries, liver functions, kidney functions, cholesterol and triglyceride tests, CBC (blood cell counts) and 2 thyroid blood tests.
A heart tracing is done if indicated, depending on your medical history and other factors. They are not done on everyone.
Follow-up visits typically are monthly, and most often cost about $75, depending on the medications used. After the active weight loss phase, patients will see the doctor much less frequently. However, all patients are encouraged to enter the maintenance program, in order to protect their weight loss and keep their disease of obesity under control.
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Q: How much will this cost?
Money is and should be an issue when considering any weight loss program. Costs of medical weight loss programs across the country vary widely. Most do not accept insurance as most insurance plans do not cover obesity treatment.
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Costs of non-medical weight loss programs also vary widely. Most charge an enrollment fee, and then a certain amount weekly or monthly to continue the program. Some also charge for the food you will eat while you are in the program.
In setting her fees, Dr. Zechmann considered carefully the need to keep her costs as low as possible, so as to make the program affordable and available for anyone who wanted treatment for this disease.
The first visit to the office costs $205. This includes:
- History and physical exam done by the doctor
- Body composition determination
- Weight measurements and vital signs
- Dr. Zechmann gives a 45 minute presentation in a small group
- Basic blood work is done
- An EKG (heart tracing) is done if indicated.
Medications are charged separately, and generally run around $20, but will vary depending on medications used.
If you have had blood work or an EKG done within the past 6 months, please bring in the results. The basic blood tests done here include blood chemistries, liver functions, kidney functions, cholesterol and triglyceride tests, CBC (blood cell counts) and 2 thyroid blood tests.
A heart tracing is done if indicated, depending on your medical history and other factors. They are not done on everyone.
Follow-up visits typically are monthly, and most often cost about $75, depending on the medications used. After the active weight loss phase, patients will see the doctor much less frequently. However, all patients are encouraged to enter the maintenance program, in order to protect their weight loss and keep their disease of obesity under control.
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