Healthy Weight Program

Visiting the Healthy Weight Clinic at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Making an appointment

If you are interested in the Clinic, we ask that you first talk with your primary care provider. She or he will check if your child qualifies for the program and will contact the Clinic for you.

After we receive the referral from your primary care provider, our staff will make sure the Clinic is right for your child and will contact you to schedule an appointment.

Preparing for your visit

If your insurance plan requires a referral, please bring it to the visit with you. We may need to reschedule your visit if we do not have a referral at the time of the visit.

Previous test result

We will work with your child's primary care provider to get test results from previous visits. If your child has had any testing by another physician, please try to get that information to us at least two weeks before your scheduled visit. This allows Healthy Weight Clinic providers to review the results before seeing your child.

Some insurance plans will not cover laboratory studies performed at Children's Hospital. Check with your insurance company or primary care provider before your visit.

Pre-registration information

About two weeks before your visit, you will receive a packet of information in the mail. Included will be:

Please fill out these forms and bring them with you to your appointment. In some cases, you may be asked to complete pre-visit lab testing or request insurance referrals. Our clinic coordinator will let you know what you need completed before your visit with us.

What to expect during your first visit

The first visit to the Healthy Weight Clinic will last about 2 hours. You will be greeted by our clinic coordinator who will tell you more about your day. Next, each member of our clinic team will meet with you and provide a complete assessment which will include:

We will work together to make sure your visit is as short as possible.

Getting here

Travel time

Allow enough travel time to get to your appointment on time. You can expect traffic, construction and parking delays. Please try to arrive on time. If you are late, we may need to reschedule your appointment. Please call us at 215-590-4983 if you are running late.
 

Parking - Main Campus

Patient parking will be free at the Sheraton University City Hotel lot on 36th Street between Chestnut and Market Streets.

When you arrive

The Healthy Weight Clinic is located at 3550 Market Street on the first floor.

What to do if the Clinic cannot see your child

Even if the Clinic cannot see your child, there are still steps you can take to help a child who is overweight. There are also many people who can help.

For more information

 

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