Allison Holgerson
Clinical Assistant Professor | University of Florida
Gainesville, FL, UNITED STATES
Allison Holgerson conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations for patients being considered for bariatric procedures.
Biography
Allison Holgerson conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations for patients being considered for bariatric procedures. She is a member of the UF Health Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Center team, offering a comprehensive treatment approach to weight management. She also sees adults for general weight management and disordered eating concerns. She is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology in the College of Public Health and Health Professions.
Areas of Expertise (4)
Binge eating disorder
Bariatric psychology
Health Psychology
obesity and weight management
Articles (1)
Symptoms of bipolar disorder are associated with lower bariatric surgery completion rates and higher food addiction
Eating behaviorsAllison Holgerson, et al.
2020-11-22
Bipolar disorder (BP) is highly comorbid with obesity, however, little is known about how BP might be associated with bariatric surgery outcomes. In this retrospective clinical cohort study, 1034 patients completed a psychological evaluation, and screening positive for possible BP was defined as a score ≥7 and moderate disability on the Mood Disorders Questionnaire. Food addiction (FA), subthreshold binge eating disorder (BED), and illegal drug use were also assessed using standardized questionnaires.
