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MidState Medical Center Recognized Nationally for Weight Loss Surgery

MidState Medical Center has gained national recognition for high-quality standards and patient safety in bariatric surgery.

MidState Medical Center has gained national recognition from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) for high-quality standards and patient safety in bariatric surgery.

What does the accreditation mean for patients?

In order to receive this type of accreditation, hospitals must meet strict, national standards when it comes to safe, high-quality metabolic and bariatric care. This accreditation means MidState Medical Center has the highest standards for patients looking for surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions.

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“This designation is so important because it lets the community know that we are a center for excellence when it comes to treating obesity,” said Aziz Benbrahim, MD, medical director of bariatric surgery for MidState Medical Center.

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