Bariatric Medicine Institute
Weight Loss/Metabolic Center • Layton, UT
About
Bariatric Medicine Institute Of Utah (BMIU) is a Salt Lake City–based medical practice specializing in weight loss solutions. They offer surgical and medical weight loss programs and have a small team (1 employee, growing). They operate two US offices, including Salt Lake City and South Salt Lake, with contact info: info@bmiut.com and +1 801 746 2885. Their online presence is BMIut.com, and they position themselves in education, fitness, health care, personal health, and wellness categories. Consider contacting them to confirm any Layton-area appointment options or referrals.
Clinic Type
Weight Loss/Metabolic Center
Address
Bariatic Medicine Institute (BMI) 1046 East 100 South Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Phone
+1-801-410-5600
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Office visits, Medications (weight loss prescriptions), Potential insurance coverage depending on plan, Lower cost than many programs in the area
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
Medical Weight Loss Management Program — null (expires null)
FAQs
Is surgery required for this program?
The program is a Medical Weight Loss Management Program designed for those who may not be candidates for surgery or prefer medical management.
Does insurance cover medical weight management?
Insurance may cover; contact to determine coverage based on the plan.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- ObesityHelp: 4.1/5 (63)
- Yelp/MapQuest: Not explicitly aggregated as a total average on page (14)
Patients praise
- Appreciation for effective weight loss outcomes
- Supportive care from specialized team members (nutritionists, trainers)
- Positive surgical results for some patients
- Prompt handling of insurance authorizations for some patients
- General satisfaction with staff professionalism reported by some users
Common complaints
- Reports of post-surgical complications (e.g., infections, septic shock)
- Complaints regarding staff behavior (e.g., perceived rudeness, perceived laziness)
- Concerns about billing practices or insurance acceptance
- Allegations of poor follow-up care or feeling like a "number" rather than a patient
- Allegations of deceptive practices or being pushed toward surgeries not requested
"Dr. Cottam is a surgeon. He has no concern for the health or welfare of his patients post-surgery. His staff is rude and lazy."
— ObesityHelp User Review"I had my surgery in February of 23. So far I’ve lost 175 pounds. The team is amazing. From nutrition to physical activity and what to do even a year out I’m still losing weight and they are still supporting me"
— LocalityBiz User Review"I regret ever using this clinic! 2 weeks after having surgery by Dr. Cottam in April of 2025. I was rushed to the ER by ambulance. I was in septic shock..."
— MapQuest/Yelp User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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