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.
This website
EndoscopicSleeveGuide.com is an educational publication. Websites are not accredited by medical accreditation bodies — accreditation applies to hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and healthcare organizations.
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.
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgery
Last reviewed: June 1, 2026
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