dbnobgyn

About dbnobgyn

What is dbnobgyn?

Dearborn Obstetrical & Gynecological Associates, known as dbnobgyn, is an OB/GYN practice at 25080 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, Michigan. Weight loss is not its main business: it is an obstetrics and gynecology group that also offers Weight Focused Visits, a program led by Jodi M. Robinson, M.D. The practice lists five prescribers: Tina Chaalan, M.D., Jennifer L. Cohn, M.D., Siham Gellani, CNM, Melina Kaltak, DO, and Jodi M. Robinson, M.D.

The weight visits are built around a 15 to 30 minute initial appointment to discuss weight history and lab testing, followed by a plan toward a goal weight, with follow up visits typically every one to three months. Dr. Robinson is described as a member of the Obesity Medicine Association and as following its guidelines. The practice notes that medications are "often" appropriate depending on BMI, but does not name which medications it prescribes for weight, and does not say whether GLP-1 drugs are part of the program. It also offers PRO-NOX, a nitrous oxide system used for comfort during in-office gynecological procedures. Hours run Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 4pm, and Friday 8am to noon. Telehealth is not mentioned.

What does it cost?

No price is published for the Weight Focused Visits, and no separate consultation fee is listed. The practice states that insurance will cover the visit the same way it covers any office visit, meaning a copay or deductible set by an individual's plan would apply. There is no mention of a cash pay rate for patients without insurance, no stated price for labs, and no information on whether weight loss medication, if prescribed, is billed separately through a pharmacy or insurance.

In its own words: "Dr. Jodi Robinson is pleased to offer weight focused visits."

What should you ask before you book?

Ask which of the five prescribers would actually see you for a weight focused visit, since the program is described as Dr. Robinson's but other prescribers are listed for the practice generally. Ask what happens if you do not have insurance, since no cash price is given. Ask whether weight loss medication would be prescribed in your case, what kind, and whether it would be billed through your insurance or paid separately. Ask what the lab testing costs and whether it is billed under the same office visit or separately. If you want to be seen without an in person visit, ask directly, since nothing is said about telehealth.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you already see, or are willing to see, an OB/GYN practice for weight management under your existing insurance, and you are comfortable asking about medication options rather than having them listed upfront. It is probably not the fit if you are looking for a program built specifically around GLP-1 prescribing with published self pay pricing.

Sources: dbnobgyn.net, dbnobgyn.net/weight-focused-visits, dbnobgyn.net/services-we-provide, dbnobgyn.net/our-providers

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