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Facility accreditation

The Obesity Control Center (OCC) is described as a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited facility. This is OCC-reported institutional information; patients are encouraged to verify accreditation directly with JCI (jointcommissioninternational.org) and to review current accreditation status before any procedure.

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Society memberships

Individual reviewers may hold memberships and fellowships in professional societies such as the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). Credentials are listed on the Medical Review Board page.

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Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery

Last reviewed: June 1, 2026

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Medical Review & Clinical Oversight

Reviewed by Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, MD, FACS, FASMBS — bariatric and metabolic surgeon, Obesity Control Center. Last reviewed: June 1, 2026. Content is reviewed at least annually or when new significant evidence is published.

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