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Want
the Best Bariatric Surgery Care?
The keys to successful,
safe surgery in any field of medicine are
an informed patient with realistic expectations,
and a skilled, experienced surgeon. Take
the time to research your potential surgeon
and the obesity care center that you are
considering. Ask questions! The following
are areas to consider asking about:
-Board Certification
-Certifications--on the equipment the
surgeon uses
-Training and education
-Fellowship Training
-Professional memberships and important
offices held
-Training and teaching activities
-Research and writing activities
-Awards and recognitions
-Reputation
-Malpractice Suits
-Experience with the Procedure
-Benchmarking
-Success and Complication Rates
-Awareness of New Developments
-Personal Compatibility
-Competent, Compassionate Staff
-Care Provider and Style of Care
All of the bariatric surgeons listed in
the Obesity Care Directory are members of
the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). This means they are general surgeons
who specializes in bariatric surgery and
are diplomats of the American Board of Surgery
or Fellows of the American College of Surgeons
or Royal College of Surgeons. The purpose
of the Society is to advance the art and
science of bariatric surgery by encouraging
its members to:
- Pursue
investigations in both the clinic and
laboratory
Interchange ideas, information
and experience pertaining to
bariatric surgery
-Promote guidelines for ethical patient
selection and care
-Develop educational programs for physicians,
paramedical persons
and lay people
-Promote outcome studies and quality assurance
New surgeons are added
regularly, please check back. Click your
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