International Center of Excellence in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Obesity Health SC in collaboration with the Covadonga Veracruz Hospital have been accredited as an International Center of Excellence in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). This internationally recognized organization evaluates and accredits surgical centers around the world to ensure safety, effectiveness and efficiency in patient care.

To achieve accreditation, during a long process, experts in the area of bariatric and metabolic surgery examined various aspects of our center to ensure that high quality criteria in medical, surgical and logistical care were met and maintained. The aspects to evaluate were the following:

Bariatric surgeon, who must be designated as “Surgeon of Excellence” by SRC, must be certified by CMCBEM and have extensive experience and a high volume of cases performed. Existence of coverage and 24-hour on-call by surgeons and specialists trained in the management of patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Consultation and postoperative follow-up, aimed at promoting correct adherence to both medical and nutritional indications and recommendations. Equipment, instruments and facilities (quality surgical material, hospital facilities such as radiology, intensive care, blood, recovery, among others).Medical records, in compliance with internationally recognized standards for the categorization of post-bariatric surgery patients.Experience and certifications of surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical instrumentalists and nursing team who participate in the surgical processNutrition areas and psychology focused and experienced in the exclusive management of bariatric patients. Low rate of adverse events, in line with the percentage estimated by the centers of excellence in bariatric and metabolic surgery around the world. As well as proper management of these, in accordance with internationally recognized treatment standards. Designated medical director with experience in medical processes in bariatric and metabolic surgery

The same organization, Surgical Review Corporation has certified one of our surgeons, Dr. Rey Romero, as a "Surgeon of Excellence" and "Master Surgeon" in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. In addition, we also have certifications from the Mexican Council of Surgery for Obesity and Metabolic Diseases, among others. These emblems are proof of the high quality standards maintained by our team, in terms of safety and effectiveness.

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