FAQ

Below are some commonly asked questions about our weight loss treatment. 

Question: Will I be charged for my first visit if I don't qualify for the weight loss program.

Answer: No, you will not. 

Question: Can you guarantee that Better Body will prescribe weight loss medication to me?

Answer: Absolutely not. Prescription weight loss medications can and will only be dispensed to patients who have a medical need for the medications and then only when the patient has no medical conditions that make the use of such medications unsafe. Our prescribing policies are covered elsewhere in great detail.

Question: Will I be charged if I see Better Body and he determines that I cannot take prescription weight loss medications?

Answer: No. We won't charge you for a service we cannot render. We try however to screen people BEFORE they see Better Body in order to avoid wasting your time.

Question: Why don't you list online the exact prices you charge for prescription medications?

Answer: Because this is a medical practice and Better Body will only make prescribing decisions for you on the basis of your personal and specific health and medical status. We do not want to create the impression that people can simply pick and choose prescription medications. That is not at all what our program is about. Rest assured that as a patient you will be fully informed of pricing.

Question: Do you guarantee results?

Answer: Do you guarantee you'll eat right and exercise? No, we do NOT guarantee results. Better Body practices medicine, not miracles. Weight loss requires hard work over a long time. Better Body tries to help by giving patients the tools to eat right and exercise, and like all tools, they make the job easier, but it still takes work.

Question: Are prescription appetite medications safe?

Answer: Like all drugs they have risks, but the risks are very low. Meanwhile, the risks to one's health of obesity are enormous. In the end, the question is this: is the likely benefit of taking a medication significantly greater than the likely risk? Better Body will only prescribe weight loss medication when the answer is "yes."

Question What forms of payment do you accept?

Answer: Cash, check, VISA, Mastercard, Discover and debit cards

Question: Do you take insurance?

Answer: No because insurance generally won't cover weight loss. We are happy to help you file a claim on your behalf, however, but we expect payment at the time we render service.

Question: Do you offer free in-office consultations?

Answer: No. But you are welcome to ask questions by email or phone.

Question: Will my FLEX plan reimburse for weight loss?

Answer: Generally, yes.

Are you a primary care provider?

We do not provide primary care. 

Can you prescribe controlled medication? 

We do not, in general, prescribe controlled medication.