HCA Florida North Florida Hospital earns re-accreditation in weight loss surgery

HCA Florida North Florida Hospital announced today its bariatric surgery center has earned re-accreditation by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, a joint Quality Program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Bariatric surgery, more commonly known as weight loss surgery, is designed to treat obesity and related diseases.

To earn re-accreditation, the Gainesville hospital met rigorous criteria for staffing, training, facility infrastructure and patient care pathways, ensuring its ability to support patients with obesity, according to the accreditation program. HCA Florida North Florida Hospital also participates in a national data registry that yields semiannual reports on the quality of its surgical outcomes and identifies opportunities for quality improvement.

"This re-accreditation is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional care for patients struggling with obesity,” says Eric Lawson, chief executive officer of HCA Florida North Florida Hospital. “It also further underscores our dedication to maintaining high standards in staffing, training, and patient care, just as we have done for over 50 years.”

Part of the state’s largest network of doctors, nurses and care sites, HCA Florida North Florida Hospital was recently recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 250 Best Hospitals for 2024. The hospital also was recognized with a 2024 Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award.

For more information on weight loss surgery and to take a free bariatric assessment, go to HCAfloridaHealthcare.com/locations/north-florida-hospital and click on Weight Loss under the specialties tab.