Duke Diet & Fitness Center Prices and Fees

The Duke Diet & Fitness Center program is an extensive health care encounter, which is outside the scope of what most insurance providers consider traditional levels of medical services, and is therefore not usually covered by insurance.

The cost of a weight-loss program may be tax deductible as a medical expense when prescribed by your physician to treat obesity. Check with your tax professional or visit www.irs.gov for additional information.

Medical savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and health reimbursement arrangements may also be used for reimbursement of obesity treatment expenses based on your doctor’s recommendation.

Consult with your tax advisor to determine if the fees are deductible.

Specialty consultations for evaluations and services beyond those available at the Duke Diet & Fitness Center may be available at the clients' expense. Clients who would like specialty appointments are encouraged to notify us at least two months in advance of their visit to allow sufficient time for scheduling.

Fees

These rates apply to new clients and those who have not participated in a Diet & Fitness Center program for more than 10 years.

PLEASE NOTE: The DFC offers its full program at discounted fees for clients returning after more than five--but less than 10-- years. 

The above program fees include:

• A thorough medical evaluation with a clinician, including a history and physical exam and basic laboratory testing (comprehensive metabolic panel, TSH (thyroid), hemoglobin, fasting lipid profile). Clients who stay two weeks or longer may also receive a lipid profile at the end of their stay.
• Assessments with nutrition, fitness, and health psychology staff.
• Complete use of facilities (as permitted by exercise prescription from the DFC Medical staff).
• Weekly group review sessions with medical, fitness, nutrition, and health psychology.
• Classes and program materials.
• A complimentary personal training session.
• Three meals and healthy snacks each day, Monday through Friday.

Depending on your medical history, an exercise tolerance test may be required for your safe participation in our exercise program -- additional fees will apply.

Reservation and cancellation policies for new and return-new clients

Graduate Program

These fees apply to graduates of a DFC program who have been away from the DFC for at least two months, but less than five years. Graduate programs begin every Monday.

Per week fees: $775

Return fees include:

• A medical re-assessment, including a focused history, physical exam, and limited laboratory testing that includes a comprehensive metabolic panel and lipid profile. Returnees who stay two weeks or longer may also receive a lipid profile at the end of their stay.
• Complete use of facilities (as permitted by exercise prescription from the DFC Medical staff).
• Weekly review sessions with medical, fitness, nutrition, and behavioral health.
• Classes and program materials.
• Three meals and healthy snacks each day, Monday through Friday.

Depending on your medical history, an exercise tolerance test may be required to assure safe participation in our exercise program -- additional fees will apply.

Lodging

Program fees do not including lodging. Our admissions coordinators will provide you with options regarding accommodations. Please note that you are responsible for arranging your own accommodations. For more information about Travel and Accommodations >>

Additional Programs

Support Program

$700 per week

Learn about our Family Support Program.

Companion Program

When two new participants register for a two-, three-, or four-week program together, each is eligible for a discount of 15 percent off the program fee. When more than two new participants register for a two-, three-, or four-week program together, each is eligible for a discount of 20 percent off the program fee. Participants may select different program lengths. 

Note: Companion program discounts cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions.