The Bariatric and Weight Management Program at Hallmark Health’s Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford has been designated a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (BSCOE) by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.
For a medical center to earn this distinction is something akin to an actor being awarded an Oscar or an athlete winning an Olympic gold medal. It recognizes excellence in achievement and dedication to the highest standards. Within the United States, there are fewer than 375 hospitals that have met the criteria necessary to become a Center of Excellence.
Individuals who are looking into weight loss surgery should consider the benefits of choosing a BSCOE program and find out what it can offer them in terms of care, results, and satisfaction.
To find out what a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence offers, patients should look to the Bariatric and Weight Management Program at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, located in the Northern Boston suburbs. Although they may not be in your home area, they serve as a good example of what to look for when choosing a bariatric surgeon.
So what does their program offer that helped them earn high recognition in bariatric care? A comprehensive approach that aims to provide patients with personalized and specialized care through every step of the bariatric process. The program includes an expert team of surgeons, specially trained nurses, psychologists, dietitians, and respiratory therapists, who all work together to provide superior patient care, results, and satisfaction. Care and support does not stop with surgery, but continues with ongoing support groups, consultation with nutritionists, and follow-up appointments with the surgeon.
The weight loss surgical procedures offered by the program include gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy, with both the traditional open surgical technique and the laparoscopic approach. By offering several surgical options, it allows surgeons and patients to determine the best approach based on the patients needs.
The process to become a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence is rigorous, with comprehensive requirements and a thorough review of facilities, surgeons, staff, hospital, and medical records to assess each facet of care specific to bariatric surgery patients. To earn this distinction, it represents excellence in bariatric surgery.
Congratulations to The Bariatric and Weight Management Program for earning this distinction and their dedication in helping patients with clinically severe obesity improve their health and quality of life.
