I have always struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. I have always been told by…read moredoctor's that I was obese, thank you for putting your doctorate to use by telling me something that I saw in the mirror this morning, I digress. Anyhoo, I have to say that the Center of Weight Management and the staff are so kind and professional. From the desk staff to the medical staff. They never make you feel as if you are bothering them, I can't tell you how many times I locked myself out of my patient account and had to have it reset and they did it with a smile every time. I was so ready to finally take this journey and they were all ready to take it with me. They had the nutritionist and physical therapist meet with me individually and it was great! They were just awesome to meet with and made sure I could contact them whenever I needed too. They also have psychologists on staff to help with any issues you might need to talk about but they also teach important courses prior and after your surgery, which is free to patients and a support person. Dr. del Mazo is an amazing surgeon. He makes you feel as if you are his only patient, I know he has many more, but I always felt as if I was his first priority. He visited me in the hospital after surgery and encouraged me to get out of bed and walk, he even challenged me and another patient to a contest ... she won darn it! But it was a great experience all around. There is so much more I could say but my boss is looking at me like i should get back to work. I swear they want me to work for my paycheck! Do yourself a favor, if you decide to take this journey walk with the Center For Weight Management At Gwinnett Medical Center they are the best!

Now that I'm post-op, it's time to spill the boiling hot tea all over the place. The first 6 mos…read more (waiting period due to insurance co.) were brutal. I got put through so many hoops to jump (nutrition visits, fitness eval) and it was a monthly thing for the nutrition visits. I was going through a divorce AND had just graduated from university all in one of those months and forgot I had a nutrition appointment one of those months because it was mentally chaotic for me considering what I was going through. My life had just been turned upside down and now I had to consider moving out and deciding whether to stay in GA for my new career or to get out of state (I chose the latter eventually). Note: I DID mention that I forgot that one appointment!!! So then when I showed up for the following month's appointment, I find out that some rat in the facility cancelled ALL of my upcoming remaining less-than 6 months worth of appointments without my consent and the attitudes of the front desk personnel at the nutrition/dietary center changed to negative and they started treating me like a juvenile delinquent with a lost cause. Mind you, I just graduated with a bachelor's degree and had been awarded for excellence in college. I'm not a mean person and I do value my time as well as others'. Well, long story short the clinic said they couldn't see me again until I talked with Miss Al'Nisa (one of the patient advocates) to resolve the issue for missing September's nutrition appointment. I kid you not, that lady approached me with one heck of a snappy attitude and said "You might as well just give up and start all over again with 6 months because you missed that one appointment." I stood up to her and said "Absolutely not! We are going to work through this." Had I not stood my ground, she would not have given me a form to give to my primary care doc to fill out (btw, that form got filled out easily and life went on just fine). This wasn't the first match I had with Al'Nisa. Some time prior to that day, I kindly (and professionally) asked her about helping me make sure my insurance company would pay for the surgery without them trying to pull a slick one on me in the last minute and refuse to pay for the surgery. Al'Nisa raised that snappy voice of her's again with me and outright refused to help me at all. If you even ask that lady for help, honey you are on your own. She doesn't do anything extra. That attitude of hers is toxic and I am so glad I demanded to have a change with patient advocates. Unfortunately, someone put her up to calling me again and by the attitude over the phone, I knew right away it was that snappy one again. I told her she had no business handling my case anymore. I got switched to Pedro for patient advocate and while he was much better, I guess he got the false rumor I am an idiot or something because he got smart with me on the phone one day and made assumptions and I called him out for it. Little did he know, I am going through a divorce and was in the process of packing up my house and things getting lost in the house because of the drama. Things happen, but that doesn't mean you get smart with me over the phone. Anyway, I made it pretty clear with this clinic I did not appreciate them going behind my back to cancel appointments just because I missed one appointment. Their attitudes toward you will change if you miss one day, so here's my advice to every single pre-op patient considering this clinic: 1. Hold this place accountable. You make sure you get a printout of your appointments for the clinic side (the side where you visit the nurses and surgeons) and the nutrition/dietary side) because if you miss one day, they will wipe out all of your future appointments without any notice to you and they genuinely do not GAF and I'm saying that nicely. You also make sure they did not cancel any of your appointments as well. 2. Go ahead and ask patient advocate for the nutrition/weight log that you give to your primary care provider to document for the month in case you miss one nutrition visit. (life happens, be prepared. Don't let them screw you over. NO you don't have to start all over again. They'll make you think that, but you need to put your foot down and stand up to them and say NO I am not starting over!!!) 3. Ask for Pedro as your advocate and your life will be with less bs attitude problems. He is more likely to work with you. 4. Do attend the pre-op meeting(s) if required for insurance purposes. They aren't painful or brutal. Just grin and bear it. 5. Buy at least 2 bags of Bariatric Advantage protein shake bags from them before your surgery date. They also sell the sample packs that come with a shaker bottle and tote bag, you're welcome! (less then $30) 6. Raj is amazing. If you end up having mental health appts with her, she's fantastic. Even if not required, I would highly recommend you visiting her at least once to talk about eating right and paying attention to your body.

I started going to Medical Weight Loss in January of 2018. I woke up and decided I needed to be…read morehealthier for myself and my family. My results are beyond my expectations. I've lost 40 pounds and I'm still losing!!!! The best part the program allows you to EAT!!! The program has taught me to be mindful of my choices and the staff is beyond supportive. Kim has been my rock through this process. She is patient, knowledgeable, and kind. She is the catalyst in my process. I would recommend this program to any gender,any amount of weight needed to lose, any age; it doesn't matter. If you are ready to invest in your health this is the place!

Mary and the team here are absolutely wonderful! It's great to have their knowledge and support…read morebehind you to actually accomplish your personal weight loss goal. If you're seriously looking to lose fat, this program is a great commitment! Finally effort equals results! If you want to get healthy, let them help you!

Where do I start? When thinking about the perfect gym that I have been looking for for years I now…read morewould think of Studio 108. Studio 108 has awesome energy and superior knowledge that you get from the trainers, they are eager to help and will to take time with you. Also they understand what you are striving for, any issues/concerns you may be having (for me over the last 3 years it's been post pregnancy, pre pregnancy, post pregnancy again and 4 months post pregnancy a broken ankle all in addition to a recurring knee issue) and they WILL get you there and further, while having fun. I would and have recommended studio 108

I could write a dissertation on how great this place is!…read more First and foremost, Fitness Studio 108 is all about you and/or your family. This is no one-shop-fits all, buy my latest vitamin, fly-by-night operation. They...take...care...of...you. Your health and well-being is priority. You won't even get on equipment/touch a jump rope/do a push up until a health assessment is done - trust me; this is to your benefit! Everything you do toward achieving your health/fitness goals from that moment on out will be custom-tailored for your body. My body has slimmed down (although I'm still a work in progress). I know they're helping me do something right because heads have been turning in appreciation. :-) The strength training has sculpted some awesome arms, calves, and hips (if I do say so myself). And, let me add: this place is phenomenal for families. I have two sons; ages 13 and 17. They both are football/lacrosse players and they train here. They have an athletic fitness program designed for my sons that is so awesome that it helped my oldest son become selected as part of the football team at Georgia Southern University. They care **THAT** much for their athletes to design a program that helps them excel! I love my Fitness Studio 108 family. And, the truth of the matter is, they love me (and all of their clients) right back. They celebrate every milestone that you accomplish. If you don't believe me, check out their Facebook or web page. They even took the time earlier this year to go grocery shopping with me to help keep me on track. On top of that, they support the community they are in! From the football program, to the lacrosse team, to helping out families in need. Whenever I tell them of a need in the community that I am a part of, they help! How many times have you heard of a business doing that? They put their money where their heart is! So thank you Annie, Margie and Adam...y'all making training FUN.

I had an amazing experience with Paula at Essential Injectables! I originally came in for a…read moreconsultation, and she took so much time to thoroughly explain everything and create a very cost-effective treatment plan for me. I ended up getting Botox and filler, and she was incredibly gentle throughout the entire process. Paula is extremely knowledgeable, professional, and truly has an eye for maintaining the integrity and natural beauty of your face. She made me feel completely safe, comfortable, and at peace the entire time. It's only day one, and I can already notice such a huge difference while still looking natural and refreshed. I highly recommend Paula to anyone considering injectables, especially if you want someone honest, skilled, gentle, and conservative with their approach. I will definitely be returning for many more services!

Paula was very professional and explained the procedure in detail. A very tender touch. I will…read morerefer her to my friends and family.

If you care about your child's safety, and mental health DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD. And DO NOT WORK…read moreTHERE Lacking professionalism Illegal business practices HIPAA violations, Improper documentation of incidents My time at Rightstart was deeply troubling and ultimately disappointing due to a series of serious ethical and legal violations that I witnessed and experienced firsthand. From the beginning, it became evident that the clinic did not consistently uphold the ethical standards required in behavioral health settings, particularly those outlined by HIPAA. There were repeated breaches of client confidentiality, including the mishandling of sensitive information and insufficient safeguards to protect client records. In addition, the clinic engaged in highly questionable billing practices, including providing services to children who were not covered by insurance and failing to obtain the necessary authorizations. This not only violates ethical standards but could constitute insurance fraud. As an employee, I experienced wage withholding without explanation, including delays in paychecks and incomplete payments. When I attempted to address these issues professionally and requested my owed wages, I was met with hostility and ultimately wrongfully terminated. This retaliatory action followed my attempts to advocate not only for myself, but for the ethical integrity of the clinic. There were also instances of dual relationships and other boundary violations that are explicitly discouraged in mental health practice due to their potential to harm clients and staff alike. These situations created an unhealthy work environment and compromised the quality of care provided. Overall, I cannot recommend this clinic as an ethical or lawful place of employment. I have since taken steps to report these issues to the appropriate regulatory bodies and encourage others who have had similar experiences to do the same. Protecting clients and maintaining professional integrity in therapeutic environments must remain a top priority -- unfortunately, that was not the case at Rightstart.

Amazing ABA program!! My son is 2yo & was non-verbal when he started. He loves ALL his ABA…read moretherapists! I love that he doesn't get stuck with just 1 person bc that's been a challenge for him: learning to adapt and roll with the punches. We are trying to help him grow and be more independent so having a TEAM of trusted people for us rather than just 1 person is exactly what we needed to break his co-dependency habit. If one person is out - it doesn't break his heart bc he has so many loving therapists who he looks forward to seeing! Since attending Right Start's ABA, SPEECH, & OT program full time he has FLOURISHED. They take such great care of him and they met him right where he was at by first building that trust and rapport, and now he has taken off!! Not only is he verbal now, but he can count, identify colors, identify people, & use ASL to ask for what he needs. ALONSO COULDNT EVEN SAY "'MAMA" BEFORE WE STARTED They are miracle workers. He is in their care from 9am to 5pm & is so happy at drop off/pick up! Chanel is the head BCBA and she goes above and beyond!!! Carolyn & Shavere are his main ABA therapists and they take their time with Alonso and they pay attention to his every need. Natarra is his occupational therapist and she is the BEST one there - we LOVE her!!!! He's had a few Speech therapists but sees Ms Margaret & Vanessa often and Alonso enjoys his session with them.

I absolutely love Karen at KV Acupuncture. From the moment you meet her, you can feel her kindness…read moreand genuine care. She has a natural way of making you feel safe, comfortable, and completely at ease. Every appointment feels like a chance to reset and take care of myself. What makes Karen so special is her background. She's a board-certified doctor from Colombia, and her training in both Western and Eastern medicine shows in everything she does. She really takes time to listen and explain, and she treats the whole person, not just one symptom. You feel truly seen. She is warm, empathetic, and incredibly skilled. I always walk out feeling lighter, calmer, and better in my body. I can honestly say I look forward to my sessions because I know I'll leave feeling cared for and supported. If you're thinking about acupuncture, I cannot recommend Karen enough. She has been such a gift to my well-being.

I have been a patient of Karen for some years and I highly recommend her. I trust her because she…read morehas an extensive background including being a physician which really makes a difference in her understanding of the human body; but most of all because she has helped me with: sports recovery, digestive problems, stress management, and knee pain. If you are looking for a real professional, a Doctor who understands how to treat you holistically. Then book an appointment with Karen and you will see the difference in your life.

Dr. Duvall is a total pro. My doctor recommended surgery, but Dr. Duvall determined it was…read moretendinitis. Working to fix it now and already pain free!

I can't thank Dr. DuVall enough after 4 sessions in 2 weeks, I awoke Saturday morning with minimal…read morepain thought it couldn't be true so I paid closer attention on Sunday sure enough I was able to get out of bed with very minimal pain. I haven't been pain free since my fall in snow jam 2014. I was told by the Orthopedic Dr. I would need a total knee replacement. I'm doing more things around the farm that I was previously not able to do. I am excited to complete therapy, and I'm looking forward to a healthier 2024. Thank you.

I just realized that I didn't update my Yelp to reflect my last HCG clinic - the one I ultimately…read morechose. http://doctorswellness.com The website is a little cheesy but I went with them because I was super impressed with the fact that during my initial consult - I met, at length, with both the physician's assistant, Jonathon Z. Dero, and Dr. Mark Wright. I found Mr. Dero, their PA, to be very informative. I spent about 1 1/2 hours with Mr. Dero. And he very carefully explained the diet and caloric restrictions. They also give you two books (another standout addition) - one of which goes over the program in painstaking detail - the other is a cookbook. He also showed me, unnecesarily - smile, how to inject myself, and answered all my questions. I was told injection contained a total of 175 units of the hCG in each injection. And twice during our consult, he called Dr. Wright in to answere questions. I never felt rushed, and in fact, felt guilty about how much time I took up with all my questions and comments. Before we wrapped up, Mr. Dero gave me his personal email address and told me to email him with any and all questions. The pricing was very competitive compared to the other clinics I visited. I purchased 4 weeks of injections but I only did the program for 3 weeks and stopped only because I was traveling so much that it made it difficult to stick to the lean protein diet and still consume enough calories to not feel weak, tired or light-headed. During that time period - I lost 18 pounds and have gained 8 lbs back - thanks to a steady diet of fast food and sugary beverages. The only symptoms I had were breast tenderness - which I was told they had never seen occur in any other patient - and before I stopped diet completely - because I wasn't eating enough - I experienced the aforementioned weakness, tiredness and light-headedness. Like all the other clinics - they show you how to administer the shots yourself and if you're squeamish about it - you can go to clinic each week and (for a fee) they will administer shots for you. The staff was very friendly, albeit somewhat loud, but they definitely made me feel welcome and completely at ease. My feelings about the HCG diet are that it's a great way to get weight off quickly - and as long as you commit to healthy eating habits - you can keep the weight off. Just like any diet plan - if you go back to eating fast food and drinking soft drinks and sweet tea, the weight will come back. The only con I can really list about this place is that they have two locations - Norcross and Marietta - so they are only in Marietta a limited amount of times per month (Tues & Thu / 9am - 6pm) which might make it difficult for people who are scheduling visits to pick up HCG or purchase B12 injections (you can't administer those at home for some reason) or even just drop in for a weigh-in. Hope this helps!

I went here for the first time 2 weeks ago on a Friday. I got a complete breakdown of my body's…read moremakeup. They took my vitals and reviewed my health history. The doctor explained the diet to me in depth. I totally understand what I need to do to change my lifestyle and lose weight! I got some pills, a diet pamphlet and an optional shot of b12+a bunch of other things. So far I'm down 17 lbs!!! I can't believe it! The diet is strict but the pills make you not very hungry so it's pretty easy to stick to! I am supposed to be working out. I haven't started that yet but I hope I will soon!! The office is clean and professional and the doctor is very thorough! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!