Inova Weight Loss Services
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Telemedicine for Weight Loss Services
Making it Possible to Start Your Journey Now

In response to COVID-19, Inova is now offering virtual visits for both our Medical Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Programs. We want to make it as easy as possible for you to access weight loss services once you have made your decision to get started. We invite you to review our list of virtual offerings and call today to get started on your weight loss journey.

Services Available With Virtual Visits

Medical Weight Loss Program

  • One on one nutrition appointments for patients participating in program
  • One on one weight management consults
  • 12 or 6 week medical weight loss programs
  • Behavioral health appointments for surgical patients and general weight management
  • One on one personal training
  • Meal replacement curbside pickup or delivery available

Call 703-348-4716

Bariatric Surgery Program

  • Pre-surgical consults with surgeon
  • Pre-operative and postoperative nutrition appointments
  • Pre-surgical psychological evaluations
  • Behavioral health consults
  • Support group for bariatric surgery patients

Call 703-620-3211, ext. 1

A Team You Can Trust

Our team of telemedicine providers are the same experts you trust for your in-person visits:

  • Board-certified bariatrician
  • Bariatric surgeons
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Registered dietitians
  • Behavioral health professionals
  • Exercise specialists

What can I expect?

Patients will receive 1:1 interaction with clinicians including: Board-certified bariatricians, board-certified surgeons, nurse program coordinator, behavioral health professionals, Registered Dietitians and certified exercise specialists. Patients in the 12 or 6 week program will also have access to an online support group.

What do I need at home for this virtual program?

All you need is Internet access and a scale.

How will I communicate with the team outside of appointments?

Patients can communicate with our team via dedicated email address, phone calls, or through MyChart messaging.

Specific Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Each Program:

Medical Weight Loss Program

Anyone with a BMI greater than 25 is eligible to have a virtual visit for the Inova Medical Weight Loss Program.

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  • 1:1 nutrition appointments for patients participating in programs or individual 1:1 weight management consults
  • Behavioral health appointments for surgical patients and general weight management
  • 1:1 personal training
  • 12 and 6 week medical weight loss – meal replacement program
  • 12 week program: Exercise consult and a consult with the registered dietitian are conducted prior to starting the program. Once a participant starts their 12 weeks, they will have weekly lectures with a clinician (live and recorded option), 1:1 consults with dietitian and exercise at 3 weeks and 10 weeks, frequent exercise offerings on support page
  • 6 week program: Nutrition and exercise consult bi- weekly
  • Option to see bariatrician (MD) or clinicians as needed

Please call the Inova Weight Loss Clinic at 703-348-4716 for our non-surgical program.

Bariatric Surgery Program

In order to schedule a virtual visit, individuals must have a BMI greater than 35 with comorbidities, or a BMI of 40 with or without comorbidities.

Bariatric Surgery program patients can receive the following services on their virtual visit:

  • Pre-surgical consults with surgeon
  • Pre-operative and post-operative nutrition appointments and support
  • Pre-surgical psych evaluations
  • Behavioral health consults and support
  • Post-surgical follow up appointments with surgeons and nurse practitioner

Patients will have a consult with the surgeon.

After the visit, insurance requirements will dictate the series of appointments required with the nurse practitioner, dietitians, behavioral health and exercise physiologist.

Bariatric Surgery program participants may call 703-620-3211, ext. 1 to speak with the bariatrician.

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How do I get started?

Get more information including software links and instructional videos on the Inova Virtual Visits webpage.

Advantages of Virtual Visits

  • Telemedicine services are offered to patients (new or established) who are physically located at the time of the virtual visit in Virginia.
  • Get care on the day of your appointment from the comfort of your home.
  • No need to delay receiving care from your doctor.
  • Inova follows CDC recommendations for your safety.
  • Video and telephone visits will be billed to your insurance. (Some insurance companies are waiving patient responsibility amounts for COVID-19 related diagnoses; please check with your plan.)
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