Pre-Bariatric Surgery Psychological Evaluations
Phone: 307-760-1871 Fax: 866-621-1893 Email: caroljean@bongopsyd.com
Caroljean received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University Honolulu in 2005. She has practiced as a Licensed Psychologist since August 2006 and is licensed to practice in Wyoming and Colorado. In her practice she completes psychological evaluations with weight-loss surgery candidates for bariatric surgeons in Cheyenne WY, Fort Collins CO, Denver CO, and Scottsbluff NE. Dr Bongo has specific training and experience working with eating disorders and weight concerns, including weight loss surgery candidates. In her spare time she enjoys travel, gardening, hiking, walking, and cooking.
Evaluation services are provided by telehealth on Zoom, unless telehealth insurance benefits are not available, or if the patient doesn’t have access to technology.
During in-person appointments, appropriate face coverings will be worn by Dr. Bongo and the patient. This is for the safety of the patient and Dr. Bongo.
- Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA) – PDF File
- Evaluation Information – PDF File
- No Surprises: Understand your rights against surprise medical bills
- ASMBS Bariatric Surgery Patient Learning Resource Center
In-Network Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Cofinity, InterWest Health, TriCare, Magellan, First Choice of the Midwest, First Choice Health, Medicare and Wyoming Medicaid. Dr Bongo is not an in-network provider for United Health Care or UMR.
Office Location
The Healing Center facility is ADA compliant, and accessible parking is available at the top left side of the drive way. All others are to park on Bent Avenue in front of the building.
Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Wyoming Psychological Association
- Society for Personality Assessment
- American Society of Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
- Internal Family Systems Insititute – Level 3 Trained