References & Authoritative Sources
We base educational content on recognized clinical organizations, accreditation bodies, and peer-reviewed literature. These are starting points for your own research — always verify provider-specific details directly.
Last reviewed: June 2026
The organizations below set standards, publish guidelines, or maintain the accreditation directories referenced throughout this site. External links open in a new tab and are provided for educational reference; we are not affiliated with or endorsed by these organizations.
Standards & accreditation bodies
- ASMBS — American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Leading US professional society publishing clinical guidelines, patient resources, and position statements on metabolic and bariatric surgery.
- IFSO — International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity
Global federation of bariatric and metabolic surgery societies, supporting standards, registries, and international guidelines.
- JCI — Joint Commission International
International hospital accreditation body; maintains the official directory of JCI-accredited organizations.
- SRC — Surgical Review Corporation
Awards Center of Excellence and Surgeon of Excellence accreditation for bariatric and metabolic programs.
- WHO — World Health Organization
Global public-health authority publishing data and guidance on obesity and noncommunicable disease.
Peer-reviewed bariatric literature
For clinical evidence, consult peer-reviewed journals and databases such as PubMed (US National Library of Medicine), Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases (SOARD, the official ASMBS journal), and Obesity Surgery (the official IFSO journal). These sources publish outcomes, safety data, and systematic reviews relevant to bariatric care.
Related patient resources
Educational resources on specific procedures within the OCC & Ariel Center network. Use them for procedure-level background, then verify all clinical details directly with a provider.
- Sleeve TijuanaGastric sleeve surgery packages in Tijuana, Mexico.
- Mini Bypass MexicoMini gastric bypass surgery for effective weight loss.
- Bariatric RevisionRevision surgery to correct or improve a prior procedure.
- Endoscopic SleeveNon-surgical endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG).
- Diabetes Magna PlusMetabolic surgery options for type 2 diabetes control.
- GLP SurgeryGLP-1 weight loss programs and surgical alternatives.
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