Jennifer J. Pells, PhD
Psychologist
Why pick this one
Jennifer J. Pells, PhD specializes in behavioral treatment for obesity, binge eating, and bariatric surgery preparation and support in Durham.
Best for
- Adults seeking behavioral support for obesity
- Patients managing binge eating alongside weight concerns
- People preparing for or recovering from bariatric surgery
- Patients addressing weight regain or relapse
- People needing behavioral strategies for lifestyle changes and type 2 diabetes management
Look elsewhere if
- Children or adolescents seeking psychological care
- People seeking a general psychologist without a weight-related concern
- Patients needing emergency mental health services
Specialties
- Behavioral interventions for obesity
- Weight-related concerns
- Type 2 diabetes management
- Binge eating
- Bariatric surgery preparation and post-surgery support
- Weight relapse and regain prevention
Certifications
- Duke Health Clinician
- Duke bariatric surgery team affiliation
What makes them different
- Focuses on obesity and weight-related behavioral concerns, including binge eating and type 2 diabetes management
- Works closely with the bariatric surgery team before and after surgery
- Practices at Duke Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery, Durham Clinic and Duke Regional Hospital
- Treats adults
- Develops individualized strategies for maintaining healthier behaviors and preventing weight regain
- Serves
- Durham
Distilled from this business's own website.
Contact & Location
- Address
- 407 Crutchfield St, Durham, NC 27704
- Phone
- 9194707000
- Website
- https://www.dukehealth.org/find-doctors-physici...
Services
- Clinical psychology
- Behavioral weight management
- Psychological evaluation and support for weight loss surgery
- Lifestyle-change counseling
- Support for stress, mood symptoms, and anxiety associated with obesity