I needed to have a weight loss procedure done and since they were close I made a consult. I filled out the questions prior so they had all my history and than they charged me $50.00 and my wife and I had the consult with Dr Charbel. We discussed my need for having it and I had several medical conditions it would help if I had it done and he agreed that people do it for those health reasons. The doctor Halim Charbel told me they offered a medical weight loss program but I told him I knew about that and other doctors had offered it, but the fact you had to stay on the injections for life and these medications have not been proven for long term effects, I decided not to start them and opted for the ESG. The doctor said at the end of the consult that if I decide to go ahead with the ESG to call and they would schedule the procedure. I discussed it with my wife and decided to do it and called to make the appointment. Than I was told I have to speak to the nutritionist first so I made that appointment and spoke to her. The next this was to call to schedule. I called for several weeks and no one returned my calls. I finally received an email from a Kasey Lee Wills (very nasty person) informing me that now they want me to go through a medical weight loss program before they do the procedure. They do offer one on their website but no one ever said this was a condition. I even asked this prior to the consult and was going this route because my health insurance would pay for this if I went through a weight loss program but I did not want to wait and heard about this being less invasive and did not have to go through a weight loss program. So I agreed to pay for this myself. ($10,000.00) I replied and asked what kind of weight loss program did she mean by medical? Weight watcher's, or the they offer for $1495.00 or seeing a primary doctor and getting a prescription for weight loss for 6 months, but she did not reply. The original email she sent told me there is no reason to contact them again until I have proof of having the weight loss program completion. They have caused me and my wife a great deal of mental stress and aggravation. I have never seen a doctors office act like this. They lie, take your money and keep making you jump through more requirements and spend more money. This is bait and switch fraud that is illegal to lure people in and keep raising the cost. I am sure a doctor may get away with doing this by saying this is his opinion even though it was never said prior.
I wrote this Kasey back telling he to sign me up for their medical weight loss clinic, but again she has not replied.
I would STAY far away from this Doctor Charbel as possible. He may post a lower price, but do not count on it. I wanted to get this done ASAP and now it has been 4 months. I guess he bated me well. I have seen many scams but none as blatant as this. DO NOT USE THEM!!! Dont get sucked into their scam.
The Silhouette Clinic
Apr 11 at 2:39 PM
kasey.wills@digestivecare-specialists.com
Hello Mr.
I received your voicemail from yesterday. Dr. Charbel is currently out of the office but will return your call upon his return to the office. At this time, we will not be proceeding with an ESG procedure unless you have successfully enrolled into a medical weight loss program showing your compliance with a program. At this time, there is no need to reach out to our office staff until Dr. Charbel has contacted you.
Thank you,
I since asked what kind of medical program they want me to do even though it was never said it was needed, but no reply. I wrote her back and said if it is the medical weight loss program they have for $1499.00 sign me up so I can get it over and done, Again NO REPLY read more