A Center of Excellence

On September 8, 2005 New Jersey Bariatrics was designated as a Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery. In order to obtain a "Center of Excellence" designation, both the hospital and the surgeons must meet the highest quality patient care standards in the field of bariatric surgery. This involved an arduous two-stage application process followed by a meticulous on-site review of the office of New Jersey Bariatrics and the University Medical Center at Princeton, where we operate.

A wide variety of criteria were analyzed during the evaluation process including the number of operations performed, clinical outcomes and long term follow up. To qualify, surgeons must be certified by the American Board of Surgery, be regular members (rather than affilate members) of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery, and possess the highest credentials. This includes experience in performing a variety of weight loss procedures utilizing modern techniques.

The hospital system receiving Center of Excellence designation must meet rigorous criteria as well. The site reviewer determined that all of the facilities and equipment were compatible with the special needs of morbidly obese patients. The review also acknowledged the 24/7 availability of medical subspecialists and intensivists in supporting the most comprehensive multi-disciplinary program in this area. The nursing and support staff attend specialized training programs throughout the year to educate them in their role of caring for patients who undergo these procedures.

There are very few facilities in New Jersey that have been designated as Centers of Excellence. New Jersey Bariatrics is proud to be one of them. To learn more about our role as a Center of Excellence or to verify our status, visit www.surgicalreview.org.