Our Services
We provide pre-surgical psychological evaluations in Schaumburg, Illinois, for bariatric surgery and other medical procedures requiring psychological clearance.
Pre-surgical psychological evaluations help assess emotional readiness, behavioral strengths, and possible areas of risk before a medical procedure. The goal is a clear, supportive, and efficient process that helps you move forward with more confidence.
Dr. Jelena Djurovic conducts detailed clinical interviews, reviews relevant history, and prepares clear documentation for surgeons, medical programs, and bariatric teams. Evaluations are available in English, Serbian, and Spanish.
A comprehensive conversation about medical history, weight-loss journey, current lifestyle, and support systems.
Completion of standardized questionnaires to evaluate emotional functioning and possible psychological barriers.
Review of assessment findings, personalized recommendations, and finalization of psychological clearance.
Support for Medical Clearance
A pre-surgical psychological evaluation is different from general therapy. It is a focused assessment that helps the medical team understand readiness, strengths, risk factors, support needs, and recommendations that can help the client move forward safely.
These evaluations are often required before bariatric surgery and may also be needed for other medical procedures where emotional readiness and behavioral health are part of the clearance process.
Assessment of emotional readiness, eating-related patterns, support systems, and coping capacity before bariatric surgery.
Clear written documentation can be prepared for surgeons, bariatric programs, and other medical teams.
An evaluation provides assessment and reporting; ongoing counseling can support adjustment before or after surgery.
Services are available in English, Serbian, and Spanish for clearer communication during the assessment.
If you are preparing for surgery, these pages can help you understand the evaluation process, cost, and how to schedule quickly.
Learn more about diagnostic testing, cognitive concerns, and recommendations for treatment or accommodations.
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Reach out to schedule a pre-surgical or bariatric psychological evaluation in Schaumburg, IL.
Pre-surgical and bariatric psychological evaluations are available in person at the Schaumburg office for clients from Hoffman Estates, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Rolling Meadows, Elk Grove Village, and nearby northwest suburbs.
An online format may be available for clients in Illinois when clinically appropriate and accepted by the referring surgical or medical program.
Common questions about bariatric clearance, medical team coordination, and what the evaluation includes.
Some bariatric programs and medical teams require a psychological evaluation before surgery to understand emotional readiness, behavioral patterns, mental health history, support systems, and areas where additional support may be useful.
No. A pre-surgical or bariatric psychological evaluation is a structured assessment and report for medical clearance. Bariatric counseling is ongoing therapeutic support before or after surgery for adjustment, body image, behavior change, and emotional coping.
The process usually includes a clinical interview, review of relevant history, standardized questionnaires when appropriate, feedback, and written documentation for the referring medical or surgical team.
Yes. With written consent, the office can coordinate with the program or medical team so the evaluation includes the needed documentation and clinical questions.
Yes. Evaluations are available in English, Serbian, and Spanish, which can help clients describe medical, behavioral, and emotional history more accurately.
About Your Provider
Dr. Jelena Djurovic, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois with over 10 years of clinical experience. Her approach integrates self-compassion research, mindfulness-based interventions, AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), and cognitive-behavioral strategies.
Dr. Djurovic completed her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, with research focused on the mind-body relationship and the impact of mindfulness on depression and quality of life. Sessions are available in English, Serbian, and Spanish.
Illinois Licensed Clinical Psychologist | License #071-011433
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