Services
Weight Management Evaluation
A full metabolic, cardiovascular, and lifestyle assessment with personalized weight loss strategy and follow-up support at Cardiolucent in Beverly Hills.
What's Included
Extended Clinical Evaluation (90–120 minutes)
A full metabolic, cardiovascular, and lifestyle assessment with detailed history, physical exam, and personalized goal setting.
Follow-Up Support
- 1 in-person follow-up visit included
- 20% discount on additional follow-up visits
- Expedited follow-up on abnormal findings
Advanced Diagnostics
- Resting Echocardiogram (Echo)
- Cardiovascular risk evaluation
- Metabolic health evaluation
- Access to advanced cardiac imaging
Weight Loss Strategy Assessment
- Medical weight loss therapy
- Surgical weight loss options
- Lifestyle modification options
Who This Evaluation Is For
- Patients wanting a medically supervised approach to weight and metabolic health
- Individuals with a history of cardiovascular disease or risk factors
- Those frustrated by ineffective weight loss attempts
- Patients needing a comprehensive understanding of liver, metabolic, and heart connections
Why Cardiolucent
What sets Cardiolucent apart is Dr. Kedan's genuine dedication to his patients. He values long-term relationships and provides attentive follow-through, ensuring that every patient feels supported, understood, and guided — not just at a single visit, but throughout their entire health journey.
Fees may be applied to GOLD or PLATINUM Membership at Cardiolucent for those seeking ongoing, concierge-level care.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cardiolucent weight management evaluation?
It is an extended 90-120 minute clinical evaluation that combines a full metabolic, cardiovascular, and lifestyle assessment with personalized goal setting. Rather than a quick weight-loss consult, it is the medical workup that comes first, so the right strategy, whether medical, surgical, or lifestyle, can be chosen for you. The evaluation is performed by Dr. Ilan Kedan, a Cedars-Sinai-affiliated cardiologist.
Is this a weight-loss clinic that prescribes GLP-1s like Ozempic or Wegovy?
Cardiolucent is not a weight-loss clinic; it is a concierge cardiology practice that performs the medical evaluation before any weight-loss strategy is chosen. Dr. Kedan will discuss the full range of options, including medical weight-loss therapy (such as GLP-1 medications), surgical referral pathways, and structured lifestyle modification, and recommend what fits your cardiovascular and metabolic profile. Any medications prescribed are managed within a long-term physician relationship, not a one-off 'pill mill'.
What is included in the evaluation?
The visit includes an extended 90-120 minute clinical evaluation, a resting echocardiogram, cardiovascular risk evaluation, metabolic health evaluation, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), access to advanced cardiac imaging if needed, and a personalized weight-loss strategy review covering medical, surgical, and lifestyle options. It also includes one in-person follow-up visit, a 20% discount on additional follow-ups, and expedited follow-up on any abnormal findings.
Who is this evaluation for?
It is designed for patients who want a medically supervised approach to weight and metabolic health, anyone with a history of cardiovascular disease or risk factors such as hypertension, prediabetes, or high cholesterol, individuals frustrated by ineffective weight-loss attempts, and patients who want to understand the connections between liver, metabolic, and heart health before choosing a path. It is especially useful before starting any medical or surgical weight-loss program.
How long does the visit take?
Plan on 90-120 minutes for the initial evaluation, which is several times longer than a typical insurance-based cardiology visit. The follow-up visit included with the evaluation is scheduled separately. The extended length is what makes a true integrated metabolic and cardiovascular assessment possible.
Does Cardiolucent accept insurance or Medicare for this evaluation?
No. Cardiolucent is a concierge practice and does not bill Medicare or commercial insurance, which is what allows for the extended visit length, direct physician access, and same-day diagnostics. Patients pay directly, and fees from the weight management evaluation can be applied to GOLD or PLATINUM Membership at Cardiolucent for those who choose to continue with ongoing concierge care.
Will I get imaging or labs at the same visit?
Yes. The evaluation includes a resting echocardiogram and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) performed by Dr. Kedan during the visit, along with cardiovascular risk and metabolic health assessment. If advanced cardiac imaging is needed, Dr. Kedan can coordinate it through his Cedars-Sinai affiliation.
What happens after the evaluation? Is there follow-up?
One in-person follow-up visit is included with the evaluation, additional follow-ups are offered at a 20% discount, and any abnormal findings get an expedited follow-up so nothing waits. Dr. Kedan values long-term relationships and provides attentive follow-through throughout your weight and cardiometabolic journey, not just at a single visit.
How is this different from seeing a regular doctor about weight loss?
A typical primary-care or insurance-based weight-loss visit is 15-20 minutes and rarely includes same-visit cardiac imaging or a metabolic deep-dive. The Cardiolucent evaluation gives you a 90-120 minute extended visit with a Cedars-Sinai-affiliated cardiologist, on-site echocardiogram and POCUS, integrated cardiovascular and metabolic assessment, and a plan that considers medical, surgical, and lifestyle paths together.
How much does this cost?
The cost of a Weight Management Evaluation is $3,250 and this includes your initial visit, an in-person follow-up visit and a formal echocardiogram performed in the office. The fees can be applied toward a GOLD or PLATINUM Membership Plan.
How do I schedule a weight management evaluation?
Call Cardiolucent at (310) 304-5555 to schedule, or submit the contact form on the website. The team will confirm pricing, what to bring (including any prior labs, imaging, and a medication list), and whether you would like the evaluation fees applied toward GOLD or PLATINUM Membership.
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