Introducing Bariatric Surgery in Your Hometown!
If you are overweight and have been unable to lose and maintain weight loss through diet, exercise and/or medications, you could be a candidate for weight loss surgery.
Typical candidates include:
- People with a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher
- People with a BMI between 35 and 40 with weight-related medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, high cholesterol, sleep apnea and/or musculoskeletal issues such as joint, back, hip and knee problems
We are a Surgical Quality Partner of the American College of Surgeons (ACS)
As an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgical Quality Partner, we’re committed to the highest standards of surgical care. This designation reflects our proven record of adhering to the most rigorous standards in surgical quality—to minimize complications, improve outcomes, and save lives.
Our participation in ACS Quality Programs helps ensure that we continue providing our patients with the best care possible. When you see the ACS Surgical Quality Partner mark in our hospital, you can trust that we’re dedicated to quality and relentless self-improvement.
ACS Quality Programs
Building on more than a century of experience improving surgical care, ACS Quality Programs are a definitive measure of quality you can look for as you seek care. We’re proud to partner with the ACS and participate in the following programs:
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
MBSAQIP is a comprehensive, nationwide surgical quality program aimed at ensuring the safe and effective performance of metabolic and bariatric surgery. Surgical outcomes focus on weight loss and the treatment of obesity-related diseases, like diabetes, sleep apnea, and others. Research shows accredited centers experience lower complications, and better outcomes than that of non-accredited facilities.
Contact Us:
2559 Medical Drive, Suite 3200
Alamogordo, NM 88310
Call for more information at 575-446-5365.