Center for Weight Loss and Surgery at Oswego Health Medical Practice Achieves National Accreditation as a Comprehensive Center with Obesity Medicine Qualification

Center for Weight Loss & Surgery at Oswego Health Medical Practice
Achieves National Accreditation as a Comprehensive Center with Obesity Medicine Qualification

(Oswego, NY – April 7, 2025) – Oswego Health Medical Practice is excited to announce that the Center for Weight Loss & Surgery has received national accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center with Obesity Medicine Qualification.

This prestigious designation reflects the Center's unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care to patients struggling with obesity. The MBSAQIP is a rigorous, peer-reviewed program dedicated to improving the safety and quality of bariatric surgery across the U.S. and Canada. Achieving this accreditation demonstrates that the Center for Weight Loss & Surgery meets the highest standards in bariatric care, ensuring that patients receive optimal treatment through cutting-edge technology and a multidisciplinary approach.

“We are extremely proud of our team at the Center for Weight Loss & Surgery for earning this national accreditation,” said bariatric surgeon Kenneth Cooper, DO.  “This recognition affirms the exceptional care we provide and the hard work of our staff. What’s even more exciting is that our patients now have access to the latest in minimally invasive surgery technology, including the da Vinci robotic system, right here at Oswego Hospital.”

The da Vinci robotic technology now available at Oswego Hospital takes bariatric surgery to the next level by offering unparalleled precision, enhanced control, and improved recovery times for patients. The da Vinci robot is used in minimally invasive procedures, such as laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. This advanced technology allows surgeons to perform surgeries with greater accuracy and smaller incisions, reducing scarring, less pain, and faster recovery.

The Center for Weight Loss & Surgery also offers obesity medication management through the latest in GLP-1 medications, which help patients manage hunger, slow digestion, and alleviate comorbidities such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Patients enrolled in the program automatically gain access to a comprehensive weight management plan, which includes onsite nutritional services and virtual psychological support, ensuring patients receive the guidance and support they need at every step of their weight loss journey.

As a Comprehensive Center with Obesity Medicine Qualification, the Center for Weight Loss & Surgery offers a wide range of services designed to support patients in every phase of their weight loss journey. These services include:

• Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A minimally invasive surgery where 75% of the stomach is removed, resulting in a sleeve-shaped stomach that helps patients feel fuller with smaller portions.
• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A procedure that creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the intestines to promote long-term weight loss. Patients typically lose 65% to 70% of their excess weight within 18 months.
• Obesity Medicine Management: The latest in GLP-1 medications, alongside ongoing nutritional support and psychological guidance.

The Center’s multidisciplinary team includes bariatric surgeons Kenneth Cooper, DO, Jeffrey DeSimone, MD, Tawean Kim, MD, and Gary Stoltz, RPA-C, as well as a psychologist and dietician.

“Achieving this accreditation and incorporating the da Vinci robot technology into our procedures means that patients in Oswego and the surrounding communities can access world-class care, right here locally,” Dr. Cooper added. “Our patients deserve the best, and we are committed to offering the highest level of expertise and advanced technology.”

This accreditation ensures that Oswego Health is at the forefront of bariatric surgery, offering both surgical and non-surgical weight management options that are proven to improve health outcomes and quality of life.

For more information about the Center for Weight Loss & Surgery at Oswego Health Medical Practice or to schedule a consultation, visit www.oswegohealth.org or call 315-349-5822.

{Photo caption: Staff from The Center for Weight Loss & Surgery at Oswego Health Medical Practice are recognized for their commitment to ensuring the safe and effective performance of quality improvement programs for weight loss.}

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About Oswego Health Medical Practice:
Oswego Health Medical Practice is a multi-specialty medical group offering the community accessible, high-quality healthcare. 100+ physicians, advanced practice providers, and caregivers offer an extensive array of services across CNY, including primary care and specialty care in the areas of orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, breast care, general surgery, urology, and bariatrics. Oswego Health Medical Practice is an affiliate of Oswego Health. For more information about Oswego Health Medical Practice visit www.oswegohealth.org.

About the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery:
The ASMBS is the largest organization for bariatric surgeons in the nation. It is a non-profit organization that works to advance the art and science of bariatric surgery and is committed to educating medical professionals and the lay public about bariatric surgery as an option for the treatment of morbid obesity, as well as the associated risks and benefits. It encourages its members to investigate and discover new advances in obesity, while maintaining a steady exchange of experiences and ideas that may lead to improved outcomes for morbidly obese patients. For more information, visit www.asmbs.org.