Sources & Verification

The master evidence repository for BariatricCenterRankings.com. Every major claim across this website links back to a verifiable, publicly available source.

Last reviewed: June 2026

This page consolidates the accreditation listings, published outcomes, cost references, and clinical guidelines that inform our educational comparisons. Each citation includes a title, source, link, and publication date where available. This material is educational and is not medical or financial advice — please verify every item directly with its original source.

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Accreditation

Joint Commission International (JCI) — Accredited Organizations Directory
Joint Commission International · Accessed June 2026
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SRC Center of Excellence — Obesity Control Center
Surgical Review Corporation · Designation since 2010
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Global Healthcare Accreditation — Obesity Control Center
Global Healthcare Accreditation · Accessed June 2026
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International Certifications overview
Obesity Control Center · Accessed June 2026
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Clinical Outcomes

Bariatric Tourism Is Safe and Effective When Performed in a High-Volume Center (19,801 Patients) Following ASMBS Guidelines
ASMBS Scientific Meeting abstract · Cohort 2000–2021
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Robotic & comprehensive bariatric program (30,000+ procedures reported)
Obesity Control Center · Accessed June 2026
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Cost References

Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery — cost context and patient resources
ASMBS · Accessed June 2026
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Current program pricing (gastric sleeve from ~$4,995)
Obesity Control Center · Accessed June 2026
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Patient Safety & Guidelines

ASMBS clinical guidelines, position statements & patient resources
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) · Accessed June 2026
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Obesity & diabetes standards of care
American Diabetes Association (ADA) · Accessed June 2026
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Global surgical guidelines for obesity & metabolic disease
IFSO · Accessed June 2026
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Direct Verification Resources

ASMBS — clinical guidelines & patient resources
Used for procedure descriptions, safety context, and U.S. cost ranges from the leading bariatric professional society. · Accessed June 2026
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IFSO — global obesity & metabolic surgery guidelines
Used for an international perspective on surgical standards and best practices. · Accessed June 2026
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PubMed — peer-reviewed literature
Used so patients and clinicians can locate primary research on outcomes, safety, and diabetes improvement. · Accessed June 2026
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NIH / NIDDK — weight management & bariatric surgery
Used as an authoritative, non-commercial government source on obesity treatment. · Accessed June 2026
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JCI — accredited organizations directory
Used to verify hospital accreditation status against an internationally recognized quality standard. · Accessed June 2026
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SRC — Center of Excellence designations
Used to confirm metabolic & bariatric Center of Excellence accreditation history. · Accessed June 2026
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GHA — global healthcare accreditation
Used to evaluate medical-travel patient experience and care-coordination standards. · Accessed June 2026
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BariatricCenterRankings.com is an educational comparison resource, not an independent rating agency. Listed figures and accreditations reflect publicly available information believed accurate at the time of review and may change. Nothing on this page is medical or financial advice. Individual outcomes cannot be guaranteed and results vary. Always verify accreditation, pricing, and outcomes directly with each provider and the cited source.

References & Sources