Psychological evaluations
Pre-Bariatric Surgery Psychological Evaluation
Psychological clearance for sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and revision procedures.
Most bariatric surgery programs and insurers require a psychological evaluation before surgery. The evaluation assesses readiness, eating patterns, substance use history, and support structures, and produces the clearance documentation your surgical team requires.
Book Free Evaluation ConsultationTelehealth across Florida and eligible PSYPACT states, when appropriate for your evaluation.
Health-Psychology Expertise
Our approach is grounded in understanding how the physical, behavioral, and emotional factors surrounding eating and weight interact—not simply checking a compliance box.
What This Evaluation Addresses
- Eating, weight, and psychiatric history
- Substance use and factors that may affect long-term outcomes
- Support structures and readiness for required lifestyle changes
- Written clearance documentation for your surgical program
Who This Is For
Individuals scheduled for or considering bariatric surgery who need the pre-surgical psychological evaluation their program requires. Available in Miami or by telehealth when appropriate.
Fees
Pre-bariatric psychological evaluations start at $900.
The Evaluation Process
We confirm your program requirements, complete a focused clinical interview and standardized assessment, and prepare the written documentation requested by your surgical team.
Designed to Support Success
The goal is not to pass or fail you. It is to understand readiness, identify potential barriers, and support the strongest possible outcome after surgery.
Before You Schedule
Confirm that your surgical program accepts an outside evaluation. During your complimentary consultation, we can discuss the program’s requirements, fee, and expected evaluation and report timeline.
Questions About Your Evaluation
What does the evaluation cover?
It covers eating and weight history, psychiatric history, substance use, support, readiness, and factors related to long-term outcomes.
Will you send documentation to my surgical program?
The evaluation produces written clearance documentation based on your program’s requirements and your authorization.
Can the evaluation be completed by telehealth?
Often yes, when clinically appropriate and permitted for your location. We confirm this during consultation.
Is this a pass-or-fail test?
No. The purpose is to assess readiness, identify barriers, and support a safe and successful surgical outcome.
Start With a Conversation
Discuss your needs and whether this evaluation is appropriate for you.
Book Free Evaluation ConsultationTelehealth across Florida and eligible PSYPACT states.