Psychiatric Clearance for Bariatric Surgery — in 48 Hours
Telehealth psychiatric clearance for bariatric candidates — BES (Binge Eating Scale) plus PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT-C, and DAST-10, with a signed report delivered to the surgical team within two business days. Built for patients and referring teams alike.
For patients and referring teams
Two ways in
Book a clearance visit
If a bariatric program has asked you to complete a psychiatric clearance before surgery, book a virtual visit and we'll send your signed report to the surgeon directly.
Book a visitRefer a patient
Send a case and we'll handle intake, the evaluation, and the report. One standardized format, 48-hour turnaround, one point of contact for your team.
Refer a patientWhy this evaluation matters
Bariatric programs require a pre-surgical psychiatric clearance to identify risk factors that could affect post-operative outcomes — binge-eating patterns, untreated mood disorders, substance use, and post-op adherence. AlviPsych handles that step end-to-end, with a standardized assessment every surgeon, dietitian, and insurance reviewer can read the same way.
Bariatric-specific screens
- BES (Binge Eating Scale). Loss-of-control eating severity — the core instrument bariatric programs expect.
- PHQ-9 and GAD-7. Validated depression and anxiety screening — universal to every AlviPsych clearance.
- AUDIT-C and DAST-10. Validated alcohol and drug-use screening — universal to every AlviPsych clearance.
- Eating-pattern review. Food environment, night eating, grazing, and emotional-eating triggers.
- Weight-loss motivation & expectation alignment. Goal specificity and understanding of the lifestyle changes required after surgery.
- Post-op adherence capacity. Ability to follow vitamin, dietary, and follow-up protocols.
How it works
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Book
Patient scans the QR code or books at alvipsych.com/book.
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Secure intake
Consent, HIPAA, and assessment forms completed online before the visit.
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Virtual evaluation
Conducted by a board-certified psychiatrist over secure video.
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Report within 48 hours
Signed clearance letter and structured report delivered to the surgical team and patient.
What's in the report
- Clearance determination — cleared, conditional, or not cleared.
- Summary of validated screener results: BES, PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT-C, and DAST-10.
- Psychiatric diagnoses, if any, and treatment recommendations.
- Post-operative risk factors and recommended follow-up cadence.
- Any conditions that should be addressed before surgery.
- Signed, licensed, and dated — formatted for bariatric-program and insurance review.
Who it's for
This evaluation is for patients pursuing:
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Duodenal switch / SADI-S
- Revisional bariatric surgery
- Bariatric endoscopic procedures requiring psychiatric clearance
Pricing
- Secure intake and assessment forms
- Virtual evaluation with a board-certified psychiatrist
- Five validated screeners: BES (bariatric), PHQ-9 and GAD-7 (mood), AUDIT-C and DAST-10 (substance use)
- Signed clearance letter
- Structured report delivered to the surgical team
Ready to move a bariatric clearance forward?
Patients can book a virtual visit in under two minutes at alvipsych.com/book. Surgical teams and coordinators can send cases directly.
