Advanced Surgeons

About Advanced Surgeons

What is Advanced Surgeons?

Advanced Surgeons is a bariatric surgery practice based in Valhalla, New York, with offices in Carmel and Poughkeepsie as well. Surgery is the center of the practice. Gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and revisional bariatric surgery are on its list, along with general surgery, liposuction and tummy tuck.

Its nonsurgical side covers a Medical Weight Loss Program, weight loss medications, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy, Age Management and Exercise & Nutrition Coaching. The Medical Weight Loss Program is for people who do not qualify for surgery or prefer an alternative. The medications it names are liraglutide, phentermine, and a combination of naltrexone and bupropion. In its own words: "We offer three such medications at our practice, and we review them here."

The team lists four surgeons: Thomas Cerabona, FACS, MD; Ashutosh Kaul, MD; Anthony Maffei, FACS, MD; and Jonathan Giannone, FACS, MD.

What does it cost?

It does not publish prices for any of its services, and it gives no consultation fee. It does not say whether it takes insurance or works on cash pay only. It also does not say whether medication is included in any program cost. Ask for every figure in writing before you book.

What should you ask before you book?

Ask which of the four surgeons prescribes the weight loss medications, since the practice does not say. Ask whether the program price includes the medication, and whether the drug is brand-name or compounded. Ask what follow-up visits and lab work cost, and how cancellation works if you stop early.

Ask whether your insurance is accepted, and whether a first consultation can be done by telehealth, because it does not say either. It shows no phone number, so consultations are booked through one of its offices or its online scheduling option.

Who is it a good fit for?

This is a good fit if you are weighing surgery or a nonsurgical medical weight loss program, or you want hormone therapy or Age Management, and you are willing to get prices and prescriber details in writing before you commit. It suits people who can reach Valhalla, Carmel or Poughkeepsie for a consultation.

Sources: nygetfit.com, nygetfit.com/blog/-3-weight-loss-medications-to-consider/?bp=39765, nygetfit.com/blog/the-road-to-weight-loss-surgery/?bp=39772

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