Multidisciplinary Weightloss programs in MD

Can anyone suggest any multidisciplinary weightloss programs in the Annapolis, Crofton, Bowie general area? It's needed for Aetna approval. I know there is one at Johns Hopkins I can do but the drive there once a week would be a lot.  Thank you in advance for your help!

Hmmm.......what IS a multidisplinary weightloss program?  Sorry, I'm blonde!!  LOL!! Tia Love your avatar, by the way.  A nice tribute.

Hey Tia!  This is what I'm doing instead of the 6 month supervised weight loss:

1. Multidisciplinary surgical preparatory regimen: Proximate to the time of surgery, member must participate in organized multidisciplinary surgical preparatory regimen of at least three months duration meeting all of the following criteria, in order to improve surgical outcomes, reduce the potential for surgical complications, and establish the member's ability to comply with post-operative medical care and dietary restrictions:
2. Consultation with a dietician or nutritionist; and
3. Reduced-calorie diet program supervised by dietician or nutritionist; and
4. Exercise regimen (unless contraindicated) to improve pulmonary reserve prior to surgery, supervised by exercise therapist or other qualified professional; and
5. Behavior modification program supervised by qualified professional; and

6. Documentation in the medical record of the member's participation in the multidisciplinary surgical preparatory regimen. (A physician's summary letter, without evidence of contemporaneous oversight, is not sufficient documentation. Documentation should include medical records of the physician's initial assessment of the member, and the physician's assessment of the member's progress at the completion of the multidisciplinary surgical preparatory regimen.)

Wow, you have to do all that in place of a 6 month supervised diet program? I think I'd rather do the 6 months :)  I did the 6 month physician supervised weightloss program and it was much easier than all this behavior modification, multidisciplinary, nutritionist consultation, exercise plan, etc. I guess I was lucky in that I only had to see my PCP once a month for 6 months.  Best of luck with all your upcoming requirements. I'm sure they will be done in no time and you'll be on your way. 

Sleepless just posted exactly what I was going to. Aetna (and maybe others) require either a 3 month multidisciplinary or 6 month dr supervised diet.  Thanks re: the avatar.

Aetna considers Dr. Von Rueden's program a multidisciplinary program and you will only have to see the nutritionist for 3 months 1 x a month. That's what my insurance required (aetna also)  He is located at St. Agnes hospital now.

Oh thanks! Do you have any contact information or further details on the program you could provide me?

Sure here is Dr. Von Rueden's number at S. Agnes hospital 410-368-3003   He was originally at GBMC with Dr. Moein at GBMC which you can use him too 443-849-3779 I always went to GBM****il my doctor moved his practice to St. Agnes which is actually closer to me I live in Odenton. Best wishes and keep us posted.

Looks like St Agnes hospital is a lot closer to me too.  So you were able to meet with them just once a month and it was considered multi-disciplinary? Are there others you have to meet with? And if you don't mind me asking, how much did the program cost?  Thanks for all the help!!!!

Yes it is and the program fee is $500.00 you meet with the nutritionist the nurse for the weigh in the first month which is the day of your consultation.  They tell you to go and join somewhere for exercise. Which I didn't join I did the exercise at home on my treadmill, bike and did other exercise. I jotted down what I did and shared the info with them at my appointments. Followed the diet the nutritionist suggested me to do. Then on your 3rd appointment they submit your papers to the insurance.  I don't mind you asking. Ask away I am here for you.