Chris Lodi Psychologist

Have an appointment with Chris on July 17th . I will let you know. It is great that the dietician and the Psychologist can see me on the same day.

Chris is very sweet and understanding. he is very honest and a good listener. I felt very safe to discuss anything with him and he made the experience very comfortable and easy for me.

Chris was very professional. He was sensitive to my plight and very supportive of my decision to go forward with the surgery. He made the session a very relaxed and easy-to-talk-to atmosphere.

Not at all what I expected. He was very easy to talk to. I actually enjoyed the conversation.

My visit with Chris went well. As a RN, I believe that he covered all of the bases concerning a psychological assessment for WLS consideration. I believe his actual title is a licensed social worker, but don't hold me to that. He is involved in the local WLS support group at the local hospital, and I believe he understands the various pros/cons of surgery, and is comfortable in screening patients for potential problems or concerns regarding realistic expectations. He also is involved in forming post op groups for small group support. I think he is a good choice for the psych review required by my physician. I was told of the fee when I called to make my appointment, and was offered paperwork if it is accepted by insurance later, but I'm not sure if mine would be covered with my plan. I don't find it unusual to find self employed professionals to not accept insurance, as it can be very involved with paperwork, claims, documentation, manpower, and cost for a small, one person practice.

I transferred to a different surgeon, this particular surgeon felt that Chris did not complete his Psychological exam of me correctly with the right forms..therefore I have to do it over again. I personally thought Chris was nice, but it was strange that neither he nor the Dietician, Elizabeth Baxley took insurance...and they didn't notify me of such UNTIL I was in their perspective consults that I had to pay them cash...I was put off by that considering the surgeon I am working with now says that my consults with the people he is associated with DO take insurance...disenheartening, I wouldn't get a consult with someone like that is my advice.