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Central Pasco Weight Loss Center has 2 locations, listed below.

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    Business ProfileforCentral Pasco Weight Loss Center

    Weight Reduction Physician
    Multi Location Business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

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    Business Details

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    Find a Location

    Central Pasco Weight Loss Center has 2 locations, listed below.

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      Location of This Business
      24622 State Rd 54, Lutz, FL 33559-0000
      BBB File Opened:
      2/27/2004
      Years in Business:
      24
      Business Started:
      10/15/1999
      Business Incorporated:
      10/15/1999
      Licensing Information:
      This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
      BBB records show a license number of ME79196 for this business, issued by Florida Department of Health

      These agencies may include:

      Florida Department of Health

      4052 Bald Cypress Way

      Tallahassee FL 32399

      (850) 488-0595

      https://www.doh.state.fl.us.

      Type of Entity:
      Corporation
      Alternate Business Name
      • Barbara Ann Pacholec, MD, PA
      • Pacholec Center for Weight Loss
      Contact Information

      Principal

      • Dr. Barbara Pacholec, President

      Customer Contact

      • Dr. Barbara Pacholec, President
      • Ms. Lauren Partridge, Marketing Manager
      Additional Contact Information

      Fax Numbers

      • (813) 949-2684
        Primary Fax

      Phone Numbers

      Customer Complaints

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      Customer Reviews

      1 Customer Reviews

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      Most Recent Customer Review

      Leslie W

      1 star

      04/25/2022

      I was told via phone before my appt that my upfront charge would be $450. After I was done with my appt they charged me $620. Plus I spent $150 on supplements. I was told a b12 shot comes with the package and I told them I already give myself b12 so I didn't need it they said it's free so you might as well get it. They charged me an extra $50 for that. When I told the front desk that's not what I was told they said they could refund only the $50 b12 but I had to come in because they can't do refunds over the phone so I disputed it thru my credit card company and they blocked the refund. Also they never told me I would have ongoing expenses when I started the program. The ongoing expenses are $470 per month! I've found a much better clinic that is a tenth of the cost with honest people working there.

      Central Pasco Weight Loss Center Response

      04/27/2022

      We try to be very transparent regarding our prices for the services provided at our clinic. Our most popular packages and services are listed here: ***************************************************

      When prospective patients call our office, our staff give a conservative quote of what can be expected in terms of fees when they arrive. We always tell prospective patients that this amount may change depending on what is discussed during the appointment with the doctor because every program is individualized to meet the needs of that particular patient. Every patient also has the opportunity during the visit to approve or deny services, so nothing is charged until the patient agrees to the services and products during the appointment. The individualized plan is created by both the provider and patient together to ensure that the services or recommendations are within the patient's budget and feasible for the patient to do at home. If a patient is uncomfortable with any service or product provided, we make every accommodation to make sure we correct it, modify it, or exchange it. Due to the highly individualized nature of our medical services, packages may need to be modified due to a patient's medical history or requests. If services have already been charged, patients do have the opportunity to obtain a refund, credit or exchange. Refunds must be handled in person due to PCI compliance with our credit card processing company. PCI compliance applies to any business that handles credit card payments and more information can be found here: *****************************************************

      If a dispute is initiated with a patient's bank instead of a refund, the bank requests documentation pertaining to the charges and makes their own independent decision regarding whether or not a dispute is authorized. This is outside of the realm of our clinic. The bank requests the documentation from us, we provide it to them and then they make a decision either supporting or denying the dispute. This is not the same thing as a refund.

      Our office policies and the details of our programs can be found on our website: ************************************************ Please review our website for more information and if you are a prospective patient reading this comment, please call us for more information.

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