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Patients seeking surgical treatment for obesity and its related conditions have a high-quality choice for receiving care at a nationally-accredited program that meets the highest standards for patient safety and quality in the greater East Tennessee area.

Matthew Mancini, MD, FACS, FASMBS, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Director at University Bariatric Center, announced today that its bariatric surgery center has been accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

The MBSAQIP Standards, Optimal Resources for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, ensure that metabolic and bariatric patients receive multidisciplinary medical care, which improves patient outcomes and long-term success. MBSAQIP-Accredited centers offer preoperative and postoperative care designed specifically for patients with obesity.

“We are extremely pleased to be recognized by the MBSAQIP for our commitment to ongoing quality improvement and patient safety,” said Mancini. “Being accredited acknowledges the dedication of our team to providing a comprehensive program that truly helps our patients succeed in improving their health in the long term.”