The price (479€) includes appointments with a general practitioner and a dietitian, as well as a comprehensive laboratory package. No other fees, such as Kanta or outpatient fees, will be added to the price.
The price of the first appointment without a Kela reimbursement is 487€.
The total value of the services, i.e. the total price when purchased separately, is 794.70€.
Revised 5/15/2026
Published 11/12/2026
The root causes behind weight gain, overweight, and obesity can be varied and are usually multifactorial. The first appointment for obesity treatment is intended for adults who are looking for expert, multidisciplinary support for permanent weight management and a sustainable lifestyle change.
During the appointment, your current situation, factors affecting weight management, and your goals are mapped comprehensively. At the heart of every appointment is an unhurried and empathetic encounter with the patient. You will receive a comprehensive assessment of your situation performed according to your needs and a personal care plan that takes into account your specific needs and goals.
When you book an appointment for a first appointment, a referral is automatically generated for you for a laboratory package tailored for obesity treatment, which includes the following tests: complete blood count (CBC), lipids, apolipoprotein, B-HbA1c, ALAT, ASAT, creatinine, and TSH.
Laboratory tests must be taken at least three days before the physician's appointment.
The general practitioner reviews all your data and laboratory results. The physician maps the root causes of the challenges with weight management, your health status, and factors affecting it. The doctor also performs a clinical examination. If necessary, chemotherapy is assessed and discussed as a support for lifestyle change. The physician creates a care plan and also records it for the dietitian's information.
The dietitian maps your eating habits, lifestyle, weight and eating behaviour history, relationship with food, and factors affecting these in more detail. Based on the assessment, your wishes, and your goals, a practical plan tailored to your everyday life is drawn up to implement lifestyle changes, taking your resources into account.
The dietitian's appointment should take place within one month, but no later than two months after the doctor's visit
Before the general practitioner's appointment, it is important that you have completed the laboratory examinations. Laboratory samples must be taken at least three business days before the doctor's appointment. This ensures that the physician has all the necessary information available to draw up a care plan.
After the first appointment, you will receive clear instructions for after-care and for supporting weight management. An individual care plan may contain several different elements.
Follow-up referrals may include, for example:
Dietitian follow-up appointments: Follow-up appointments can be agreed upon with the dietitian according to your needs to provide continuous support for lifestyle change.
Digital treatment paths: You can take advantage of digital treatment paths, such as the "Eat Healthier" or "Lifestyle Change" coaching programmes to support weight management.
Initiation of chemotherapy for obesity: If the physician assesses that starting chemotherapy is necessary to support lifestyle change, chemotherapy can be started at the first appointment. The doctor will create a follow-up plan to monitor the efficacy and safety of the chemotherapy. The price of the initial assessment does not include the price of follow-up visits
Appointments with other healthcare professionals: If necessary, you can be referred to appointments with other professionals, such as a physiotherapist, psychotherapist, or specialist.
Other further referrals: If, for example, a very low-calorie diet (VLCD) or bariatric surgery could be medically suitable solutions for you, the physician will assess a further plan and the need for follow-up so that you achieve your goals.
The first appointment for obesity treatment is intended for adults who are struggling with overweight or obesity and wish to receive expert support for permanent weight management. The service is particularly suitable for persons whose body mass index (BMI) is over 30. It is also suitable for those whose BMI is over 25 and associated with health problems, such as high blood pressure or diabetes.
The first appointment includes a laboratory package tailored for obesity treatment, an appointment with a general practitioner, and an appointment with a dietitian. The goal is to identify the root causes of weight management and draw up an individual care plan.
Yes, you can come to the first appointment for obesity treatment without a referral and you can book an appointment directly for the service with a general practitioner. If you are wondering whether the service is right for you, you can ask our specialists for more information on the Digital Clinic 24/7.
