Welcome to our program!  Our center is comprehensive by design to provide you with the best possible tools to reach your goal of healthy weight loss, metabolic health, and improved quality of life.

1) Sign Up for an Informational Seminar:

·        Contact our office at 410-368-3003 to sign up for the next information session!

·        Once you sign up for an info session, paperwork will be mailed to you.

·        Please complete and return the paperwork to us at the information seminar. This information, including all questions in the history form, is essential for us to provide you with the best possible treatment and outcome.  You can download a copy of the forms here:

• Patient history form
• Registration form

·         Our financial coordinator will verify your benefits with your insurance company.  You should also contact your insurance carrier and/or Human Resource Department to be aware of specific requirements of your policy (for example, 6 months of supervised weight loss prior to surgery or age limitations).

·        After we have received the patient history form and documentation, you will be contacted by our office to schedule your initial appointment.

2) For your first appointment please bring:

1.     A current driver’s license or photo ID, and your insurance card.

2.  Results of any lab or other tests performed within the last year.

3.  Referral from your Primary Care Physician, if required by your insurance policy.

4.     Copies of documentation indicating weight loss attempts in the past two years. These include physician and dietitian supervised weight loss, Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, etc.

3) At your first appointment:

1.       Upon arrival in our office you will meet with Chris Nelson, who will coordinate all administrative details.

 

2.       You will meet with Rose Sparrow-Feaster, our financial coordinator, who will review the specifics of your insurance policy and discuss your financial obligations for treatment.

 

3.        You will meet with our Bariatric Nutritionist, Sloane Mendelsohn, who will review weight loss and diet history, and begin your nutritional education program.  She will assist you in meeting your supervised weight loss requirements for your insurance company if you have not already met them (ex. 3 or 6 month weight loss program). 

 

4.        You will meet with our nurse, Barbie Stricker, who will review your medical history and discuss individual required medical testing.

 

5.        You will meet with Dr. von Rueden for physical examination and discussion of the program and your options.  Any questions you may have will be answered at this time.

 

 

Our team will meet to discuss and coordinate your individualized program after your first appointment.  Allow 1-2 hours for the initial consultation. 

 

If you have any questions regarding our program, the surgery, or any other matter, please do not hesitate to call the office at 410-368-3003.