Oregon Medical Weight Loss

I have to go four stars because OMWL has changed my life, but I can’t go five because as another Unilocaler said, the life change was not cheap… After purchasing a Groupon I was told was all inclusive for $ 99 I have wracked up just under 4k in bills. Yes, they bill insurance (I have a high deductible so I’m slightly more aware of what I’m paying for than someone whose insurance covers it with just a copay. I’m not complaining too much, I’ve been in the program 10 months and I’ve lost 40lbs. So what is that worth monetarily you have to decide for yourself. I’ve got 40 more to lose but I’m going it alone simply based on cost. I’m hopefully that the knowledge that Dr. Gulick bestowed upon me, a massive amount of info and data specific to me and my body (via labs and test results) and also general about how the human body works and process food will serve me well out I’m the world all on my own. Overall the goal was to lose weight. I’m still questioning OMWL vs weight loss surgery, both methods cost about the same but clearly the weight loss surgery would have been the quicker (Chances are I would have met my weight loss goal by now.) albeit more painful way to go, but if you have 150+lbs to lose that might not be so bad options.

If you’ve tried to lose weight on your own, or with a trainer, or through the mainstream programs such as WW, Nutrisystem, or MediFast — you know it’s a tough battle.
OMWL takes a nearly impossible task and makes it achievable. It’s nice to know you are under medical supervision through every step of the program and it’s definitely motivating to see the results in the periodic weigh-​ins and meetings.
My favorite part of the program is being able to stick with the eating plan without cravings and without the energy crash that comes with most diets. Medical tests are administered frequently and medications is prescribed as needed. I have already recommended OMWL to many friends and family members and those who pursued it are as happy as I am.
I took off one star because the clinic is rundown and dated and some of the staff look like they should be facilitating AA meetings in Gresham. Based on the popularity of the program, I know there is no shortage of funds. It would be great if some of the profits were redirected into the business in the form of a new facility and redesigned professional (and legible!) handouts for the classes.

I’ve been going here for 8 months and have steadily lost weight. Not much, but enough to make me feel better, and I would lose more if I applied myself a bit more, but the staff and Dr. Gulick are great. She is a self proclaimed ‘science nerd’ and loves to look at all the numbers from your personal profile and cater a program specifically for you. It’s been a very good experience for me, and I am in for the long run.

I found Dr. Gulick and the staff friendly, helpful and informed. I have tried a number of weight loss techniques over the years and this is the first time it’s been easy. Before we started, we each had a whole metabolic panel done, and then the doctor held classes to teach us how each of our bodies made energy (or fat). I learned a lot, and could see why other diets hadn’t worked. Then Dr. Gulick and Kristin Davis, the dietician worked with me to design a diet and medical support that would work for me.
I really like doctors that inform me and let me make choices rather than telling me what to do.
I’m two and a months into this and I’ve dropped about 30 pounds. I’m amazed how easy it is.

Beware of hidden costs with Oregon Medical Weight Loss. Make sure you ask about the cost of every. single. thing. they do for you. Do not assume that they will be courteous enough to fully inform you about the costs of things they are doing for you. Your insurance WILL be billed for every little thing even though it sounds like the program is inclusive. And you’ll sign a paper, as is standard for medical care, that holds you responsible for any charges that are denied by your insurance. If you need to lose weight, this is a good place to go, you just have to watch out for those hidden charges. If they want to run any tests, ask about how much it will cost first. Then consider if your insurance denies the claim, would you be okay to pay that much for whatever they want to do? Check with your insurance to be sure that whatever it is will be covered. Because according to their billing office today, they no longer have anybody there who checks benefits so it is up to the patient to check their insurance benefits. Be prepared to pay!