Physician referrals are encouraged but not required and can be made if the child or teen is experiencing one or more of the following:

• BMI at the 85th percentile or above
• Rapid weight gain
• Health concern(s) related to being overweight or obese

Referring medical providers can obtain a fasting laboratory evaluation for health-related problems of obesity or this can be done as part of the patient's initial visit with us. If labs are obtained prior to this visit, we recommend the following be done after a 12-hour fast:

• Liver enzymes (AST, ALT, GGT)
• Lipid profile (Total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol and triglycerides)
• Insulin, glucose, Hemoglobin A1C Thyroid test (TSH)

If available, it is also helpful if the child or teen's growth curves are sent to us prior to the initial appointment.

Providers can make a referral through Epic, or by calling 513-636-4305, or faxing us a referral form—available at the link below.