Medical Weight Loss - Fishkill
FAQs
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Who will I work with from the medical weight loss team?Medical weight loss at Nuvance Health is a structured program where you will have frequent visits with:
- AnnaMaria C. Arias-Denley, DO: Specialist in bariatric medicine
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How will medical weight loss help me lose weight?
Our team will develop a personal weight loss plan that addresses nutrition, lifestyle, behavior and exercise.
We also prescribe anti obesity medication when clinically appropriate and indicated. You may expect to lose 5-10% of your weight and sometimes even more – within a six month time frame. Results are unique for each patient -
Is this a bariatric surgery program?
This is not a surgical weight loss program. However, if you are considering weight loss surgery or have had weight loss surgery already, then you are also a great candidate for our program. The team collaborates closely with bariatric surgery specialists at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
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Are the office visits covered by insurance?
The program qualifies for Medicare Intensive Behavioral Therapy for weight loss. All visits are regular medical office visits and subject to specialist co-pays, deductibles and co-insurance.
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Will they order lab testing?
Your provider will do a detailed review of your most recent labs and decide if further lab assessments are needed. -
What other testing is included?
Our team may provide:
A referral for resting metabolic rate testing: An advanced cardiac risk assessment with the Nuvance Health cardiovascular disease prevention program.
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Will they collaborate with my specialists?
Our providers communicate regularly with your healthcare team and office notes are copied directly to them following each visit. -
Are medications covered by insurance?
Not all insurances cover weight loss medication. The team works with you to find the most affordable options.
