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I need to get a psychological evaluation and clearance by a licensed mental health professional.

I am in the southeast Texas area (Beaumont). I am using a surgeon, Dr. Nicholson, in the Dallas area so the people they suggest are all 5 hours away.

Any suggestions for one that deals with bariatric clearance?

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Check with your doctor to see if he'll accept them but my doctor recommended bariatricevaluations.com - they are really friendly and accept various insurances or self pay if needed.

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I used Dr. Kevin Smith. I don't have his number off the top of my head. His main office is in Downtown Houston but he's in Baytown 1 day a week, Thursdays I believe. Try to google him and if you can't find it, I'll did the number up for you.

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Check with your doctor to see if he'll accept them but my doctor recommended bariatricevaluations.com - they are really friendly and accept various insurances or self pay if needed.

Thanks! I'll look them up and see!

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I used Dr. Kevin Smith. I don't have his number off the top of my head. His main office is in Downtown Houston but he's in Baytown 1 day a week, Thursdays I believe. Try to google him and if you can't find it, I'll did the number up for you.

Thank you I'll try to locate his information! I'm going to Dallas because my parents and sister live a hour away in Greenville. My husband works out of town all week and is only home on weekends. I've got two kiddos, a Great Dane, a cat, and two guinea pigs to care for so I'll need some help! Haha

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Ooooohhhhhhh! That makes total sense! Help is definitely needed! LOL! I really would recommend Dr. Smith. I had to fill out an hours worth of questionnaires but after that it was a few basic questions and I was out of his office in no time. He had his report sent to my surgeon that same day. I was super nervous going in and this was the part of the process I was least looking forward to. I have friends who broke down and cried during their psych evaluations and after a pretty tough year, I was just not trying to do all that. Anyway, long story short, if you need actual counseling, he's probably not your guy, but if you need to just check the box off for insurance purposes and move along, he's great! Good luck!

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