Medical City North Hills Attains National Accreditation for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery can assist patients with severe obesity and other related medical conditions.
North Richland Hills – Patients seeking surgical treatment for severe obesity and other related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving treatment close to home at Medical City North Hills, which earned national accreditation for metabolic and bariatric surgery.
The accreditation was received under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
MBSAQIP is a comprehensive, nationwide surgical quality program aimed at ensuring the safe and effective performance of metabolic and bariatric surgery. Surgical outcomes focus on weight loss and the treatment of obesity-related diseases, like diabetes, sleep apnea, and others. Research shows accredited centers provide better outcomes than non-accredited facilities.
“We are proud to have received this prestigious national accreditation,” says Spencer Turner, CEO of Medical City North Hills. “This accomplishment validates our ongoing efforts to create healthier tomorrows in North Texas.”
The Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Medical City North Hills incorporates medical, nutritional, psychological and surgical components to help aid in significant and health-improving weight loss. The program offers a full range of weight loss surgeries including:
• Gastric bypass
• Sleeve gastrectomy
• Duodenal switch
• Gastric banding
• Revision surgery
According to the ASMBS, metabolic/bariatric surgery is the most effective and long-lasting treatment for severe obesity and may reduce a patient’s risk of premature death by 30-50%.