Dr. Melissa H. Olken, MD, PhD, is an internal medicine specialist with additional expertise in nutritional sciences & medical bariatrics (care for overweight patients). This site offers information about her bariatrics practice at ProMed Physicians as well as weight loss and physical activity resources. To find out information about registering for Dr. Stuart Verseman's and Dr. Alan Saber's surgical bariatric seminars, go to www.bariatrics.borgess.com. The biggest news about the bariatrics program is that Borgess is remodeling an office in the Medical Specialties Building. The dietiticians, the psychologists, the bariatric program support staff, and Dr. Olken will be together to provide a comprehensive program for weight management. The Optifast Program is now available!
Promed Weight Management Program Scheduling (269) 321-7112or (269)324-8670 (please specify appointment is for weight management)
Toll Free Number 1(800)-321-7120
This site is primarily a general internal medicine practice for several other providers. Dr. Olken ONLY does weight management at this office. She does not provide primary care, effective December 3, 2007.
Dr. Olken has particular days each month that she sees bariatric patients. When the new center opens at Borgess, there may be more flexibility. If her schedule does not work with yours, you may see Sian Grosh, CNP, or Sally Vellenga, CNP for your monthly weigh in.
ProMed accepts many insurances. Payment not covered by medical insurance is expected at the time of service (example, co-pays). Please be reminded that many insurances do not cover medically supervised weight loss!
If you are using Optifast, please contact Debbie for your order.
Sites of Interest & Information
www.borgess.com --Web site of the Borgess Health Systems with link to my practice.
www.webmd.com --Reliable information on most medical conditions as well as strategies for healthful living.
www.asbp.org --Official site of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. There you will find pertinant news releases related to obestiy.
www.med.umich.com --The University of Michigan Health Systems; Dr. Olken's alma mater.
Running Resources--Gazelle Sports is a great place to get information
News!
Dr. Olken has joined Borgess Inpatient Services, effective December 3, 2007. She is no longer providing primary outpatient care. ProMed is actively searching for another physician. There are 2 nurse practitioners and a physician's assistant in the office to facilitate patients getting medical care along with Dr.s Jesse Duranceau, Stacey Watson, and John Bradtke. There is no need for patients to change practices!
Interested in weight loss surgery? Dr. Olken is NOT a surgeon! She works with both Dr. Stuart Verseman and Dr. Alan Saber who are bariatric surgeons. Strategies learned in the medical approach will be essential for success after surgery. Dr. Olken also follows patients after surgery to make sure nutritional deficiencies do not occur (and they are a common complication) and to facilitate weight loss maintenance. See link to Borgess (www.bariatrics.borgess.com) to get information on the free seminars. While the focus is currently bariatric surgery; we are all part of a team of specialists who work together to help you achieve weight loss that will benefit your health.
Do you have PRIORITY HEALTH insurance? Your primary care physician needs to do a referral to Dr. Olken for the weight loss program to be covered.
