Stony Brook Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center

About Stony Brook Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center

What is Stony Brook Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center?

Stony Brook Bariatric and Metabolic Weight Loss Center is a program within Stony Brook Medicine. Its main work is bariatric surgery, and weight loss medication is one of its non-surgical services, alongside nutritional counseling. The surgical options listed include Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, duodenal switch, revisional surgery, and surgery for adolescents aged 14 and older. Diabetes management is also offered. The clinic does not publish a street address or office hours. Google lists it with a rating of 5 from 176 reviews.

For medication, the clinic names Victoza/Saxenda, Ozempic/Wegovy, Mounjaro/Zepbound, Phentermine, Qsymia, Contrave, Alli and Xenical. In its own words: "Our team formulates a medical management plan that works alongside lifestyle changes." The one prescriber the clinic names is Dr. Spaniolas, and no credentials are given beside that name. The clinic also describes a bariatric medicine specialist as triple board-certified with nearly 20 years in the field, but it does not say who that specialist is or whether it is Dr. Spaniolas.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices. It does not state a consultation fee, whether medication is included in any cost, or whether it accepts insurance. It also gives no details on HSA options, financing or membership terms. The clinic notes that choosing a procedure depends in part on insurance coverage, so raise that directly. Call (631) 444-BARI (2274) and ask for the cost of a first visit and of a medication plan in writing before you book.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask who writes the prescription and what credentials that person holds, since the one name given has none beside it. Ask whether any monthly fee covers the medication, and whether the drug is a brand-name product or a compounded one. The clinic lists conditions that rule out some of these medications, so ask which of them apply to you before you start. Ask what follow-up visits, lab work and dietitian sessions cost, and whether they are required. Finally, ask whether telehealth visits are offered, where the office is located, and how cancellation works for any program or membership fee.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you are weighing bariatric surgery, or you want a medication plan with dietitian support inside Stony Brook Medicine, and you are ready to get prices in writing before you commit. If you need a published price, a clear monthly figure or telehealth, the clinic does not state any of those, so you will need to call first.

Sources: bariatrics.stonybrookmedicine.edu, bariatrics.stonybrookmedicine.edu/weight-loss-services, bariatrics.stonybrookmedicine.edu/weight-loss-services/medications, bariatrics.stonybrookmedicine.edu/weight-loss-services/revisional-surgeries

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