Bariatric Surgery Directory
of External Resources
Below you’ll find the Bariatric Surgery Directory of links to credible and reliable websites covering every aspect of bariatric surgery and obesity. Each site has been reviewed and approved by our research staff.
Following are the bariatric surgery directory categories included further down the page:
NON-PROFIT SITES- Bariatric Surgery & Treatment
- Doctor & Hospital Accreditation Agencies/Programs/Standards
- General Health Information
- Insurance and/or Financing
- Medical Journals and Studies
- Obesity
- Statistics
- Clinical research databases
- Medical Products & Equipment
- Prescriptions for Obesity, Obesity Symptoms & Bariatric Surgery Patients
- Surgeons & Clinics - Bariatric Surgery: Canada
- Surgeons & Clinics - Bariatric Surgery: United States
- Surgeons & Clinics - Cosmetic Surgery
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American
Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP)
Provides physicians and other health professionals with education in
the medical management of weight loss and related medical conditions.
American
Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
Educational and support programs for bariatric surgeons and integrated
health professionals. The purpose of the society is to advance the art
and science of bariatric surgery.
The Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons
Represents Canadian specialists interested in the treatment of obesity and severe obesity for the purposes of professional development and coordination and promotion of common goals.
Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery
Brought together by the
National Institutes of Health, consists of researchers with expertise
in bariatric surgery, obesity research, internal medicine,
endocrinology, behavioral science, outcomes research, epidemiology, and
other relevant fields to collaboratively plan and conduct studies that
will ultimately lead to better understanding of bariatric surgery and
its impact on the health and well-being of patients with extreme
obesity.
National Association of Bariatric Nurses
Advances the health and quality of life of individuals and families experiencing obesity and promotes best practices of holistic nursing care for bariatric patients and their families.
Doctor & Hospital Accreditation Agencies/Programs/Standards
Accreditation Canada
Provides national and international health care organizations with an
external peer review process to assess and improve the services they
provide to their patients and clients based on standards of excellence.
American Board of Anesthesiology
Examines
and certifies physicians who complete an accredited program of
anesthesiology training in the United States and voluntarily apply to
the Board for certification or maintenance of certification.
American Board of Bariatric Medicine
An independent medical specialty board responsible for certifying physicians in the field of Bariatric Medicine.
American
Board of Medical Specialties
Committed
to the principle that higher standards for physicians lead to better
care for patients, their work focuses on the advancement of medical
education, setting the standards and processes for certifying and
recertifying physicians and providing products and services for
verifying physician certification.
Canadian Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgical Facilities (CAAASF) Ensures that surgical procedures done outside a public hospital are performed safely and carefully. It is a voluntary organization of doctors. Member facilities have chosen to be inspected by their colleagues because they want their patients to have the assurance of a safe alternative to in-hospital surgery.
The Joint Commission
Accredits
and
certifies more than 17,000 health care organizations and programs in
the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is
recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an
organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.
Joint Commission International (JCI)
As the International division of Joint Commission Resources, JCI’s
focus is on improving the safety of patient care through the provision
of accreditation and certification services as well as through advisory
and educational services aimed at helping organizations implement
practical and sustainable solutions.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada is the national professional association that oversees the medical education of specialists in Canada. The Royal College is dedicated to setting the highest standards in postgraduate medical education — through national certification examinations and lifelong learning programs — and to promoting sound health policy.
Surgical Review Corporation
Developed
and administers best-in-class bariatric surgery center of excellence
programs around the globe and the world’s largest clinical bariatric
surgery patient database.
General Health Information
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC.gov
provides users with health information, including data, statistics,
diseases, conditions and healthy living.
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)
A program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional
status of adults and children in the United States. The survey is
unique in that it combines interviews and physical examinations.
Cleveland Clinic
An academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care
with research and education.
ClinicalTrials.gov
A registry of
federally
and privately supported clinical trials conducted in the United States
and around the world that provides information about a trial's purpose,
who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more details.
MedLinePlus
Brings together
authoritative
information from NLM, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and
other government agencies and health-related organizations.
National
Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Provides global leadership for a research,
training, and education program to promote the prevention and treatment
of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all
individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives.
National
Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Conducts and supports research on many of
the most serious diseases affecting public health. The Institute
supports much of the clinical research on the diseases of internal
medicine and related subspecialty fields, as well as many basic science
disciplines.
Office of the Surgeon General
Oversees the operations of the 6,000-member Commissioned Corps of the
U.S. Public Health Service and provides support for the Surgeon General
in the accomplishment of his other duties. The Surgeon General serves
as America's chief health educator by providing Americans the best
scientific information available on how to improve their health and
reduce the risk of illness and injury.
World
Health Organization (WHO)
The
directing
and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system.
It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters,
shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards,
articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support
to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
Insurance and Financing
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medical Journals & Studies
International Journal of Obesity (IJO)
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases (SOARD)
Obesity
International
Association for the Study of Obesity (IASO)
An umbrella organization for national obesity
associations which comprises 52 member associations, representing 56
countries.
Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)
Formed to build a
nationwide coalition of patients to become active advocates and spread
the important message of the need for obesity education.
The
Obesity Society
Committed to encouraging research on the causes and treatment of
obesity, and to keeping the medical community and public informed of
new advances.
Weight Control Information Network (WIN)
Provides the general public, health
professionals, the media, and Congress with up-to-date, science-based
information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related
nutritional issues.
Statistics
H-CUPnet
HCUPnet is a free, on-line
query
system based on data from the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project
(HCUP). It provides access to health statistics and information on
hospital inpatient and emergency department utilization.
Bariatric Surgery Directory - specialized Sites
Clinical Research Databases
Medical Products & Equipment
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Prescriptions for Obesity, Obesity Symptoms & Bariatric Surgery Patients
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Surgeons & Clinics - Bariatric Surgery: Canada
Lap-Band at False Creek Healthcare Centre
The Lap-Band Weight Loss
System provided at False Creek Healthcare Centre provides a complete support
program: specially trained bariatric surgeon, RN coordinator, physiologist and
nutritionist.
Also see: Bariatric Surgery Canada: Weight Loss Surgeon Directory
Surgeons & Clinics - Bariatric Surgery: United States
Alabama (Birmingham): W. Scott Pennington MD
Alabama (Anniston): R. Bryan Freeman MD
Alabama (Decatur): William J. Suggs MD
Alabama (Huntsville): Ravindra V. Mailapur MD
Alabama (Mobile): William O. Richards MD
Arizona (Tuscon): Stephen E. Burpee MD & Patrick M. Chiasson MD
Arkansas (Little Rock): John W. Baker MD
Arkansas (Little Rock): J. Clay Wellborn Jr. MD
California (Burlingame): Pamela E. Foster MD, Barry R. Sanchez MD & L. Albert Wetter MD
California (Fresno): Kelvin D. Higa MD & Keith B. Boone MD
California (Fresno): Edward L. Felix MD & Daniel Evan Swartz MD
California (Sacramento): Laura L. Machado MD
California (Sacramento Area - Auburn): Jeffrey R. Jenkins MD, FACS
California (San Francisco): Paul T. Cirangle MD & Gregg H. Jossart MD
California (San Francisco): John M. Rabkin MD
New York (New Hartford): William A. Graber, M.D., P.C.
Texas (Dallas): James A. Davidson MD
Texas (Plano): William Nick D. Nicholson IV MD
Also see: Find a Bariatric Surgeon in My Area
Surgeons & Clinics - Cosmetic Surgery
Los
Angeles Plastic Surgery
Pasadena and Los Angeles
plastic surgeon Dr. Taylor specializes in cosmetic and plastic surgery like
breast augmentation, face lift, liposuction, tummy tuck and rhinoplasty.
Tummy
Tuck Riverside
Riverside and Redlands
tummy tuck surgeon Dr. Ben J. Childers offers tummy tuck surgery to remove
excess of skin or fatty tissue of the abdominal area (middle and lower
abdomen).
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