Weight loss surgery is a life-changing procedure. As you begin your weight loss journey you will have many questions and concerns. Our team of weight loss surgery professionals is here to help guide you through the process. To begin your journey today, contact us about how to start your initial consultation at 315-235-2540.
The surgical program progression includes:
- Pre-consult educational seminar: Start with our virtual seminar – this is a mandatory information session that covers the basics of undergoing weight loss surgery with our program.
- Consultation with your surgeon
- Consultation with our registered dietitian
- Consultation with a psychiatrist
- Medical clearance by your primary care physician
- Further evaluation with specialists if indicated
- Pre-operative evaluation by anesthesiologist
- Support group (encouraged pre- and postoperatively)
- Surgery
- Postoperative visits with our specialized bariatric mid-level providers
- Support with our interdisciplinary bariatric team
Call 315-235-2540 or start our New Patient Registration to learn more and begin your weight loss journey today!
Insurance and Financial Information for Bariatric Surgery
Insurance coverage is an important consideration for bariatric surgery patients. MVHS works with most commercial insurance, medicare, and managed care plans, however insurance plans vary in the benefits they provide. Prior to your initial visit, please contact your insurance company to find out if surgery for morbid obesity is a covered benefit under your individual insurance plan, and ask if there are any exclusions under your policy as well. You are responsible to verify your specific policy, benefits, and bariatric surgical criteria (e.g. medically supervised diet requirements, pre-operative weight loss requirements, history of obesity, history of diets attempted, etc). You are responsible for deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance as outlined in your policy.
To learn more about our financial assistance, please visit our Financial Assistance page.
For billing and insurance questions, start at our Billing Questions page.
