MIDDLETOWN, NY — The nationally accredited bariatric surgery program at Garnet Health Medical Center is now accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).

MBSAQIP is a joint quality program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

The program aims to ensure safe and effective metabolic and bariatric surgery. Surgical outcomes focus on weight loss and the treatment of obesity-related diseases, including diabetes and sleep apnea. Research shows that accredited centers experience fewer complications and better outcomes than nonaccredited facilities.

“At Garnet Health, we are committed to the highest standards of surgical care,” said Jonathan Schiller, president/CEO, Garnet Health. “This national designation recognizes our bariatric team for their high-quality care and exemplary experience, and it reflects our proven record of adhering to the most rigorous standards in surgical quality—to minimize complications, improve outcomes and save lives.”

“Patients have always trusted that the care they receive at Garnet Health adheres to the most rigorous standards in surgical quality,” said Janet Klein, program director of the bariatric surgery department. 

For more information about Garnet Health and its bariatric program, visit www.garnethealth.org/bariatrics.