Bariatric Psychological Evaluations
Why is a psychological evaluation for weight-loss surgery required?
The purpose of this evaluation is to evaluate the psychological status of pre-surgery candidates. It is very important that the patient be psychologically stable and prepared for the surgery, the surgical recovery period, and new lifestyle changes.
Why should I use Dr. Hutchinson for my pre-surgical psychological evaluation?
Karen Hutchinson, Ph.D. (PSY-15768) is a licensed psychologist who has done over several thousand psychological clearance evaluations for patients in Sacramento and surrounding areas. While Dr. Hutchinson has helped people with many types of problems, she specializes in assessing bariatric surgery patients. Patients report feeling very comfortable with the evaluation process. The quick turn around time from scheduling to the authoring of the clearance report facilitates and reduces the stress associated with completing this step in the pre-surgical process. Call 916-444-8012 today to schedule your assessment.
How quickly can I schedule an appointment and when will the report be complete?
We realize how important it is to accomplish the many hurdles that precede surgery. Our office is located on the corner of Alhambra Blvd., and H Street in Sacramento. It is a very comfortable and inviting suite with an elevator to our office on the second floor. Once you initiate the desire to schedule an appointment we will provide you with a date that serves your schedule. We have basically minimal wait time and once you are seen your report can be faxed to your provider with 1-3 business days.