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Body mass index, or BMI, is a formula to measure a person's body fat, based on their height and weight. BMI measurements are usually an indicator of whether a person is a suitable candidate for bariatric surgery, though other factors do play a role in the decision. Learn more about candidacy for weight loss surgery here.

For more information about obesity surgery, contact Cedar Park Bariatric Surgeons, PA, near Austin.

Cedar Park Surgeons PA
1401 Medical Parkway B Suite 101
Cedar Park, Texas 78613

Telephone: 512.260.3444
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Patient Information

Obesity Surgery: Patient Information from Cedar Park Surgeons, PA (Treating Austin Residents)

We've provided several patient forms on this site so you can print and fill them out before your appointment. These include the Registration and Confidentiality forms. If you have any questions while filling these forms out, please contact our office at (512) 260-3444. You will need Adobe Acrobat® to access these files. Visit www.adobe.com to download Adobe Acrobat®.

PATIENT FORMS (please click and download)
Patient Registration
History Forms
Financial Policy
HIPAA

BARIATRIC SEMINAR FORMS:
Bariatric Questionnaire

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Financing and Insurance Information for Obesity Surgery

When contemplating weight loss surgery, cost is an important factor. Cedar Park Surgeons, PA is contracted with most major insurance companies to make our services accessible to most people. Here are some general qualifications insurance companies look for when deciding whether to cover an individual:

Weight loss surgery is a benefit of the patient's plan.
The surgery will reduce or eliminate co-morbidities.
A physician has designated the surgery as "medically necessary."
Patient has attempted weight loss through non-surgical methods (diet, exercise).
Patient meets other requirements outlined in coverage plan.

Our office staff has valuable experience working with insurance providers to obtain coverage for the surgery when it's a benefit of the plan. If you have a specific question regarding weight loss surgery and its cost, we urge you to contact our Austin-area practice to speak with a bariatric surgeon or staff member. We can discuss the types of insurance coverage or our other financing options.

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Contact Our Bariatric Surgeons

For more information about obesity surgery in the Austin area, contact a Cedar Park bariatric surgeon. Dr. Abando and Dr. Basa (of Cedar Park Surgeons, PA) perform both Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy procedures.