Bariatric consultation is an appointment with a doctor who specialises in the field of bariatrics. It is also a prelude to treatment and gathering all the information about the patient's condition.

Depending on the severity of the problem, the bariatric consultation allows the doctor to carry out the relevant tests (such as gastroscopy) and prescribe the referral of tests needed to obtain a complete patient profile. The complete information allows the establishment of indications for surgical treatment of obesity.