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LLUMC Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program Receives Accreditation from American College of Surgeons

By Herbert Atienza,
October 17, 2013 at 08:45am. Views: 36

The weight loss surgery program at Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) has earned national accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The ACS recognizes with accreditation surgical programs that exhibit the utmost level of patient care and safety. Accreditation of the program validates its ability to provide support and hospital resources for the optimal care of morbidly obese patients before and after surgery. The LLUMC Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program meets all criteria as a Level 2 Center, according to quality standards established by American College of Surgeons Bariatric Surgery Center Network (BSCN), and has demonstrated a “commitment to delivering the highest quality care for its bariatric surgery patients,” the ACS said. “Receiving ACS accreditation is a reflection of the quality outcomes and patient care provided by our Bariatric Surgery Team,” LLUMC CEO Ruthita J. Fike said. “Weight loss surgery, as a part of our complete weight loss program, is a vital procedure to offer our community as we lead the way in health and wellness.” “This accreditation is an affirmation of the comprehensive care we provide for our Bariatric Surgery patients,” said Dr. Keith Scharf, Medical Director, LLUMC Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. LLUMC offers the most comprehensive range of weight loss surgery options in the Inland Empire, including: adjustable gastric banding, laparoscopic gastric bypass, robotic-assisted laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery, as well as minimally invasive and endoluminal revision surgery. About 15 million people suffer from severe obesity in the United States, and the number continues to rise. Obesity increases the risks for illness and death and is commonly associated with chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.

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