Gastro SB Clinic

About Gastro SB Clinic

What is Gastro SB Clinic?

Gastro SB Clinic is a digestive health practice at 587 3rd Ave. in Chula Vista, CA 91910. Its main work is gastroenterology, including liver disease care, endoscopy, colonoscopy and hemorrhoid treatment, and it has an endoscopy surgery center. Weight loss is one of its services, alongside a weight loss clinic, weight loss medications, a gastric balloon and an endoscopic gastric sleeve.

Erick Alayo, MD, AGAF, prescribes the weight loss medications, and the clinic describes him as a board certified gastroenterologist. Naria Le Mire, a registered dietitian, is the weight loss coach. The clinic names Saxenda, Wegovy, Qsymia, phentermine, Xenical, Contrave and Belviq. It says it now offers telemedicine but does not say which states that covers. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, and closed on weekends. It has a Google rating of 5 from one review.

The clinic's approach starts with food. In its own words: "Diet modification is always the first step we take in helping our patients lose weight"

What does it cost?

The clinic does not publish prices, a consultation fee or membership terms. It says it accepts all major health insurance plans. It does not say whether cash pay, HSA or financing is accepted, or whether any price includes the medication. The clinic itself notes that weight-loss drugs can be expensive and are not always paid for by insurance, so check your plan before you book. Free labs are offered every Friday from 8 to 9:30 am, with no need to fast. Call (619) 382-3315 to ask about everything else.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who signs your prescription and whether you will meet the physician before one is written. Ask whether any monthly fee includes the medication, and whether each drug is brand-name or compounded. The clinic does not say which medication fits which patient, so ask how that choice is made for you. Ask what follow-up visits and lab work cost beyond the Friday labs, and whether your plan covers the medication. Ask which procedures are available right now. In its own words: "Soon, we will resume our endoscopic gastric sleeve program." Ask which telemedicine visits are offered and where you must be located. Finally, ask how long the clinic has been open and how to cancel.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want a gastroenterologist to prescribe weight loss medication and you are willing to call first for prices. If you need a published price or a fixed monthly fee before you commit, get those answers before you book.

Sources: gastrosb.com, gastrosb.com/weight-loss-clinic, gastrosb.com/weight-loss-medications

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