Bariatric Psychological Evaluations:
What to Expect
A safe, supportive space to clear your surgical milestones with privacy, ease, and compassion.
Undergoing weight loss surgery is a profound life transition, and your mental well-being is just as vital as your physical health. The required psychological evaluation is one step in that process, but it shouldn't feel like another hurdle to overcome. My goal is to make the experience supportive, respectful, and straightforward.
My approach to bariatric evaluations is rooted in genuine collaboration and absolute respect for your journey. Together, we will review your history, identify your unique strengths, and build a practical post-surgery safety net. My goal is for you to leave the evaluation feeling informed, supported, and confident as you move toward surgery.
My Streamlined 3-Step Process
Step 1: Request Your Digital Evaluation Packet
To begin, please visit my Request Your Bariatric Intake page to submit your information. You will then receive a secure link to complete your Bariatric Evaluation Consent & Payment Packet, which includes the required consent documents and payment authorization.
After your completed Consent & Payment Package has been received and reviewed, you will receive a separate secure invitation to complete your Bariatric Intake Packet, which includes your intake questionnaire and clinically validated screening measures.
What it covers: Your medical and weight history, relationship with food, previous weight-loss efforts, psychiatric history, current coping skills, support system, and several clinically validated screening questionnaires designed to help provide a comprehensive assessment.
The information you provide allows me to review your history before our consultation so we can focus our time together on your readiness for surgery, strengths, and any recommendations that may support your long-term success.
Time commitment: The intake packet takes approximately 60-90 minutes to complete.
Important: All digital paperwork must be submitted online before your telehealth appointment is officially scheduled.
Step 2: Schedule and Attend Your 30-Minute Telehealth Consultation
Once I receive and review your completed intake packet, I will email you a link to schedule your 30-minute telehealth consultation at a time that works for you.
During our secure video consultation, we will review your history, discuss your readiness for surgery, and explore the strategies and supports that help you successfully navigate the lifestyle changes that follow bariatric surgery.
Please Note: Bariatric evaluations are designed to assess readiness for surgery and ensure long-term safety. If active, unmanaged mental health concerns or severe distress are present during our evaluation, we may pause clearance to focus on stability and support first. In these cases, we will collaborate on clinical recommendations, connect you with appropriate care, and outline clear steps toward moving forward safely when you are ready.
Step 3: Fast Report Delivery to Your Surgeon
You don't have to worry about the paperwork. Once our telehealth session is complete, a comprehensive formal report meeting all ASMBS and insurance criteria will be compiled and forwarded directly to your bariatric surgeon's office, typically within 48-72 hours after completing your clinical appointment.
Ready to get started?
Visit the Bariatric Intake Request page to request your evaluation packet.
Bariatric evaluations are available via secure telehealth for adults residing in New York, Oregon, and Pennsylvania only.