WMed Health Pediatric Obesity provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents experiencing obesity. Our primary focus is on educating families and promoting preventative measures such as modified diet and exercise, though, when necessary, some FDA-approved medications may be prescribed on a case-by-case basis.
Services we provide include:
- Multimodal lifestyle interventions with diet and physical activity modifications
- Anti-obesity medication management
- Pediatric behavioral therapy
Our Location
WMed Health Pediatric Obesity is located at 1000 Oakland Drive on the second floor in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Complimentary surface parking is available adjacent to the building. Our practice is a non-smoking environment. We strive to provide a clean environment for our patients.
Fees and Insurance
WMed Health Pediatric Obesity participates with many insurance providers, including Medicaid and Medicaid Health Plans. Before your first visit, check with your insurance company to understand what services will be paid for by your insurance plan. For every appointment, you will need to bring your insurance card(s). Co-pays are due at the time of service and accepted forms of payment are cash, check, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover. If you have questions, our patient financial counselors are ready to help you. Please call our Billing Department at 269.337.4460.
Referrals
A referral by a healthcare provider may be required depending on your insurance coverage. To refer, call 269.337.6289 or fax 269.337.6547. To make a referral in Epic, "Add Order" at the bottom of the right of the progress note or within the Meds and Orders section, search for the word "referral" and the Epic referral name WMed Pediatric Obesity clinic.
