References

Sources & Verification

Independent organizations, accreditation bodies, and published outcomes referenced throughout this site.

  • ASMBS — American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

    U.S. professional society for bariatric and metabolic surgeons. Position statements, patient education, and clinical guidance.

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  • IFSO — International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders

    International federation publishing position statements and consensus documents, including on One-Anastomosis Gastric Bypass.

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  • OCC — Obesity Control Center

    Bariatric and metabolic surgery program in Tijuana, Mexico. Publicly reports procedure volume, accreditation, and outcomes.

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  • JCI — Joint Commission International

    International healthcare accreditation organization. JCI accreditation reflects compliance with international patient safety standards.

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  • SRC — Surgical Review Corporation

    Accredits Centers of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery based on volume, outcomes, and process standards.

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  • GHA — Global Healthcare Accreditation

    Accredits programs that serve international medical travelers, focusing on the medical travel care continuum.

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  • Published Outcomes — OCC 19,801-Patient Series

    Obesity Control Center has publicly referenced outcomes data drawn from a series of approximately 19,801 patients across bariatric and metabolic procedures.

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Verification Note

Accreditation status, procedure volumes, and outcomes data are maintained by the issuing organizations and the clinical programs themselves. Patients are encouraged to verify current status directly through the linked sources above.

Reviewed By

Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Founder, Obesity Control Center · Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon

Last Reviewed
June 2026

Medical Notice: This content is educational only and should not replace professional medical advice. Individual outcomes vary. Treatment decisions should be made with qualified healthcare professionals.