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.
Visit source - 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.
Visit source - OCC — Obesity Control Center
Bariatric and metabolic surgery program in Tijuana, Mexico. Publicly reports procedure volume, accreditation, and outcomes.
Visit source - JCI — Joint Commission International
International healthcare accreditation organization. JCI accreditation reflects compliance with international patient safety standards.
Visit source - SRC — Surgical Review Corporation
Accredits Centers of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery based on volume, outcomes, and process standards.
Visit source - GHA — Global Healthcare Accreditation
Accredits programs that serve international medical travelers, focusing on the medical travel care continuum.
Visit source - 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.