For referring providers and patients
Bariatric Psychological
Clearance Evaluations
Most bariatric programs require a psychological evaluation before surgery is scheduled. We complete that step quickly and clearly, so your patient keeps their surgical date and you get a report you can act on.
Berenice Rosales-Nadel, LMHC-D
CLINICAL DIRECTOR & FOUNDER
What the evaluati0n covers
A single 60 to 75-minute clinical interview with standardized measures, written up against the criteria bariatric programs and insurers ask for.
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Psychosocial and mental health history
Current symptoms, prior treatment, medications, and support system.
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Eating patterns and disordered eating screen
Binge eating, night eating, grazing, and emotional eating triggers.
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Substance use and risk screening
Alcohol, tobacco, and other use, with post-surgical risk considered.
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Understanding of the procedure and expectations
Informed decision making, motivation, and realistic outcome expectations.
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Adherence readiness and coping skills
Capacity to follow the pre and post-operative protocol and stress response.
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Written clearance report with recommendations
Clear determination plus any recommended supports, sent directly to you.
How to refer
You reach the clinician directly. No intake queue, no coordinator in between.
Send the referral and we schedule from there.
2-3 days
Typical turnaround from evaluation to written report
Direct
Line to the evaluating clinician, no gatekeeper
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Send the referral
Email, fax, or the form on this page. Patient name, procedure, and surgery date are enough to start.
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Patient is scheduled
We contact the patient within one business day and offer telehealth or in person appointments.
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Report to your office
A written clearance report typically within a day or two of the appointment, sent the way you prefer.
Referral guide
The one-page bariatric referral brief
What the evaluation covers, what your patient should bring, turnaround times, and contact details. Print it or keep it on file for your coordinators.
PDF – 1 page – 320 KB
Ready to schedule an evaluation?
Providers and patients can book directly. Appointments are usually available within the same week across New York and New Jersey.