Banner Estrella Weight Loss Center
Verified listingAbout Banner Estrella Weight Loss Center
What is Banner Estrella Weight Loss Center?
Banner Estrella Weight Loss Center is a weight loss clinic run by Banner Health at 9305 W Thomas Rd Ste 360 in Phoenix, AZ 85037, at Thomas Road and 91st Avenue. Its only listed service is bariatric and weight loss surgery. In its own words: "Our Banner Estrella Weight Loss Programs offer a multi-disciplinary approach, incorporating a broad range of medical services for adults who are somewhat overweight to morbidly obese." The clinic offers lifelong support to surgery patients, with free support groups before and after surgery. It does not list hormone, peptide or longevity services.
The clinic names these prescribers: Joseph Heller, DO; David Podkameni, MD; Emil Graf, MD; Ruel Reyes, MD; Brandon Swezey, PA-C; Abigail Clemons, PA-C; and Riva Israel, PA-C. Karissa Valles, RD, is listed on the team as a dietitian. Banner Estrella Medical Center also holds the Blue Distinction Center designation for bariatric surgery, recognized in June/July 2025.
Google lists it as a medical clinic with a 4.5 rating from 14 reviews. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and closed on weekends. The phone number is (623) 327-8200.
This listing is for its Eaton office at 100 S Cherry Ave Unit 1.
What does it cost?
It does not publish prices or a consultation fee. The clinic bills insurance. In its own words: "Most major insurance accepted. Please check your own plan for details." Patients pay their portion at the visit by Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover, because the clinic no longer takes cash or personal checks. Any remaining balance is due within 30 days. It does not publish whether any weight loss medication is offered or what it would cost.
What should you ask before you book?
Ask whether your plan covers the first visit, the seminar, lab work and surgery. The clinic notes that some insurance plans do not cover bariatric surgery, so confirm this with your insurer first. Ask what you will pay out of pocket for the consultation, lab work and follow-up before you book.
Ask whether the program prescribes any weight loss medication, which one it is, and whether it is billed separately. Ask who writes your prescriptions over time and whether you will see the same prescriber at each visit. Ask whether telehealth visits are available, since telehealth is not listed. Ask whether you must attend the free online seminar before a surgical consultation, because it is listed as required.
Who is it a good fit for?
This is a good fit if you are considering weight loss surgery through a hospital system, your insurance may cover it, and you can attend weekday daytime visits in Phoenix. The clinic's seminar is for people with a BMI of 35 or higher and an obesity-related condition, or a BMI above 40. It is a weaker match if you want a cash-pay clinic with posted prices, or hormone, peptide or longevity care.
Sources: bannerhealth.com/locations/phoenix/banner-estrella-weight-loss-center
Services Offered
What we confirmed
Read off Banner Estrella Weight Loss Center’s own website on 2026-10-19. These are their words, not ours.
- ✓Medical weight loss — listed on their site as “Our Banner Estrella Weight Loss Programs offer a multi-disciplinary approach, incorporating a broad range of medical services for adults who are somewhat overweight to morbidly obese.” source
Hours
Monday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.