Methodist Hospital Arcadia Hospital

METHODIST HOSPITAL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — BARIATRIC SURGERY Weight Loss Surgery - Learn All The Facts If you are considering gastric bypass surgery, you owe it to yourself to learn all the facts about this life-changing procedure. Most bariatric patients have tried and failed to lose weight using more conventional methods of weight loss. They often see gastric bypass surgery as their means of last resort for permanent weight reduction. Still, the decision to undergo surgery is a serious one. In addition to researching the types of procedures performed, candidates for bariatric surgery should carefully evaluate the physicians and hospitals offering this procedure. You will quickly learn that not all programs are alike. Recognized as a Certified Bariatric Center of Excellence Experience counts when it comes to complex bariatric surgery. With more than 1,000 laparoscopic, Roux-en-Y gastric bypasses performed, California Bariatric and General Surgery Associates (CBGSA) is one of the most experienced groups in the Los Angeles area. Based at Methodist Hospital of Southern California, CBGSA physicians and the hospital have been recognized together by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. Our program is one of only two such centers of excellence so honored in Los Angeles County. Why is this significant for patients? Because clinical evidence demonstrates that the most experienced and best-run bariatric surgery programs have by far the lowest rates of complications, the ASBS Centers of Excellence program was created to recognize bariatric surgery centers that perform well. The ASBS Center of Excellence designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. By definition, surgeons with ASBS Center of Excellence designations practice only top-quality care, ensuring efficacy of the procedure with each patient to the best of their abilities. Bariatric Seal of Excellence logo To earn a Center of Excellence designation, CBGSA and Methodist Hospital underwent a series of site inspections that scrutinized all aspects of the program’s surgical processes and accompanying data on health outcomes. CBGSA, Methodist Hospital and other centers receiving the Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence designation continually share information on best practices, protocols and outcomes data. When you select CBGSA and Methodist Hospital for your bariatric surgery, you can feel confident that our experience can help you achieve the results you want, as safely as possible. Our Program is Much More Than Just Surgery At Methodist Hospital, lasting weight loss begins with a thorough evaluation of gastric bypass candidates. But our philosophy of care goes far beyond the operating room. We provide ongoing education and counseling that will help you eat better, exercise regularly, and keep you motivated. Our program includes: Individualized treatment plans Preoperative consultation Ongoing patient education Insurance and financial coordination Support groups and follow-up care A multidisciplinary team that includes surgeons, nurse practitioners, dietitians, behavioral specialists and support staff  

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