Taylor Bariatric Institute

About Taylor Bariatric Institute

What is Taylor Bariatric Institute?

Taylor Bariatric Institute is a bariatric surgery practice in Ypsilanti, Michigan, at 135 South Prospect Street. It is mainly a surgical practice, built around procedures like the gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, bypass conversions, LINX reflux surgery, and lap band removal or conversion, performed by Dr. Jamokay Taylor, FACS, FASMBS, who is described as having over 23 years of surgical experience and more than 6,000 bariatric procedures.

Alongside surgery, the practice runs a Medical Weight Loss & GLP-1 Treatment Program, which it treats as part of the same continuum of care rather than a separate side business. The program uses semaglutide, tirzepatide, phentermine, topiramate, and Contrave, and the practice states that it uses only FDA-approved medications dispensed through licensed pharmacies or manufacturer programs, and avoids compounded versions of these drugs. It is pitched for people who want medical support losing weight on its own, who are preparing for surgery, or who had surgery previously and have hit a plateau. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm, with Saturdays by appointment. Whether visits for the weight loss program can be done by telehealth is not stated.

What does it cost?

There is no published price for the Medical Weight Loss & GLP-1 Treatment Program, no stated consultation fee, and no published policy on whether insurance is accepted for it. Surgical procedures carry a general priceRange marker of "$$" on the practice's own pages, which gives a rough sense of cost tier but no actual dollar figures. Nothing is said about whether medication costs are bundled into a program fee or billed separately, and there is no mention of financing, HSA use, or membership terms for the weight loss program. If you are considering the program, you will need to call and ask for an actual number before you commit to anything.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask whether Dr. Taylor is the prescriber for the medical weight loss program itself, since his credentials and experience are described in the context of surgery. Ask for a specific monthly or per-visit cost, and whether that figure includes the medication or is separate. Ask whether semaglutide or tirzepatide prescribed through the program is brand-name, since the practice says it avoids compounded versions, and confirm how that is sourced and billed. Ask whether insurance can be used for any part of the medical weight loss program, since this is not addressed. Ask what a missed appointment or cancellation costs, and what follow-up visits and any lab work add to the total.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit for someone who wants a weight loss program housed inside a surgical practice, with the option to move between medication and surgery under the same roof. It is less suited to someone who wants a fully remote, medication-only program with transparent pricing posted up front, since neither telehealth nor cost details are published here.

Sources: taylorbariatric.com, taylorbariatric.com/services/medical-weight-loss-glp1-treatment

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Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm

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