To receive care at the Weight Center, you may be referred by a medical professional with a diagnosis of obesity or self-refer if you meet the treatment criteria.
Who is eligible for treatment at the Weight Center?
Obesity is a disease that is caused by many environmental factors that are not completely understood. Fat mass is regulated in the brain like body temperate is regulated. We connect people of all ages with obesity treatment and services they need to optimize their health. We recommend treatment if you meet the treatment criteria.
Understanding your health insurance coverage
Insurance companies make accessing treatment difficult, but not impossible. Obesity treatment can be costly. Most patients need to understand their insurance coverage for obesity treatment. We accept many health insurance plans. However, we recommend you contact your insurance company before your first visit. It is important to learn about your coverage for obesity care.
Understanding your insurance coverage can help guide your treatment plan. You will need to ensure you meet all preauthorization requirements. We offer many treatments that are free. These include health coaching, exercise coaching, and monthly lifestyle classes.
Here are some important questions to ask your insurance company:
- Are supportive services covered, including nutrition visits?
- Are and anti-obesity medications or bariatric surgery covered?
- What are the requirements to receive coverage for weight loss medications or surgery?
How to schedule your first visit
If you receive a referral from a medical provider for care at the Weight Center, one of our schedulers will contact you to set up your first appointment. You can also call the Weight Center clinic closest to you to schedule an appointment.
Returning patients
If you are a returning patient, you may use myDH to communicate securely with your providers, request or change appointments, review your medical record, and more.
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Our Bedford Weight Center location is moving to 100 Hitchcock Way in Manchester
Our Weight Center clinic in Bedford is moving to Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Manchester. We will see patients at our new location at 100 Hitchcock Way, West Entrance, 2nd Floor, in Manchester, New Hampshire, beginning Monday, September 29.