Dr. Alobeid Weight Loss Institute

About Dr. Alobeid Weight Loss Institute

What is Dr. Alobeid Weight Loss Institute?

Dr. Alobeid Weight Loss Institute is a physician-led practice with offices in Merrillville, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois. Medical weight loss is its main focus. Dr. Yaser Alobeid is the only prescriber named. He is double board-certified in obesity medicine and family medicine, with over 20 years of experience.

The practice offers five services: Medical Weight Loss, FDA-approved Medications, a GLP-1 Program, Family Medicine and IV Nutrition Therapy. Its articles on weight loss medications mention Qsymia, phentermine, topiramate, Metformin, Ozempic, Contrave (Bupropion/Naltrexone), Liraglutide (Saxenda) and Zepbound (tirzepatide). Hormone therapy and peptide therapy are not listed as separate services. Google lists it as a weight loss service, with a 4.5 rating from 196 reviews.

This listing is for its Merrillville office at 3903 E Lincoln Hwy.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices for programs, consultations or follow-up visits. Its article on weight loss medications gives Qsymia at approximately $98 per month and notes that Qsymia is typically not covered by insurance. It does not say whether a program fee includes the medication.

On insurance, it states: "Variety of insurance accepted at our clinic; no insurance you can still benefit from our services." It does not name the insurers it accepts, and it does not mention HSA use, financing or membership terms.

What should you ask before you book?

Start with the program fee. Ask whether it includes the medication, and if not, what the drug costs each month. Ask whether the medications are brand-name or compounded. Ask what the consultation, follow-up visits and lab work cost, and which of those are included.

Ask who writes and reviews each prescription at each office, and whether Dr. Alobeid sees you in person or by telehealth. Telehealth is not mentioned on the practice's pages, so ask directly. Ask which insurers they accept, what office hours are, and how cancellation works, including any notice period or refund. If hormone therapy matters to you, ask about it directly, since it is not a listed service.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want physician-led medical weight loss with prescription medication, and you are ready to get the program fee, the medication cost and the cancellation terms in writing before you start. If you need a published price or listed hours before you call, this clinic does not give those online.

Sources: dralobeid.com, dralobeid.com/post/weight, dralobeid.com/services/medical-weight-loss

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