Establishing a Comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Program

Establishing a successful bariatric surgery program requires administrative commitment at the highest level. Optimal patient selection is key. Utilizing the MBSAQIP criteria for “comprehensive center” is a useful blueprint to build the program. With proper planning, it is possible to initiate a new bariatric program and achieve high-quality outcomes.

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  1. Bariatric Surgery Bellevue Hospital Center, Associate Professor of Surgery, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA Manish Parikh ( Director )
  1. Manish Parikh