Hattiesburg Clinic - Liberty Junction

About Hattiesburg Clinic - Liberty Junction

What is Hattiesburg Clinic, Liberty Junction?

This is the weight management office of Hattiesburg Clinic, at 6414 Hwy. 98 W., Ste. 120, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. The phone number is (601) 296-2833. It is open Monday to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The office mainly offers medical weight loss, with prescription medication and nutrition counseling. It also offers bariatric surgery, including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve and revision surgery. The non-surgical side includes ongoing evaluations, blood work, meal replacement plans, exercise recommendations, physical therapy referrals and a support group. The prescribers listed are Virginia M. Crawford, MD, Daniel H. Smith, MD, who is also listed for surgery, Thomas E. "Clay" King, III, and three nurse practitioners: Lori H. Bartran, FNP, Delana Edgar, FNP and Melissa A. Ezelle, FNP.

The medications named are Adipex, Diethylpropion, Contrave, Qsymia, Phendimetrazine, Saxenda (liraglutide), Wegovy (semaglutide), Vyvanse and Zepbound. In its own words: "We prescribe a variety of FDA-approved weight loss medications to be used in conjunction with lifestyle changes and medical supervision." Google reviewers give the office a rating of 3.1 from 14 reviews.

This listing is for its Hattiesburg office at 6414 Hwy. 98 W. Ste. 120.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices, a consultation fee or a monthly rate. It also does not say whether weight loss medication is included in any price, whether it accepts insurance, or whether visits can be done by video. Put these questions to the office before you book, and ask for the expected cost of your first few months in writing.

What should you ask before you book?

Start with who signs the prescription, and whether you will see the same prescriber at each visit. Then ask whether medication is part of any program fee or billed separately, and what it costs each month. Ask whether any of the medicines are compounded or all are manufacturer products, since the clinic does not say.

Next, get the cost of blood work, body composition analysis, dietitian visits and counseling with its psychologists, and how often each is done. Ask how cancellations and pauses work, and whether the office takes insurance or accepts HSA funds or financing. If surgery interests you, ask the total cost, including the surgeon, the hospital and follow-up care. Surgery is offered for a BMI greater than 40, or a BMI from 35 to 39 with at least one related condition, so ask whether you would qualify before you pay for a consultation.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you want a supervised program with prescription medication and nutrition counseling, and you are ready to pay for visits, medication and lab work yourself. It may also suit you if you are considering surgery and fall in the BMI range mentioned above. Call before you plan around a video visit or a set monthly price, since the clinic does not publish either.

Sources: hattiesburgclinic.com/locations/weight-management/hattiesburg, hattiesburgclinic.com/weight-management/medical-weight-loss, hattiesburgclinic.com/weight-management

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