Synergy Bariatrics, a Bariatric Center of Excellence, is pleased to announce its participation with Medicare and Medicaid health insurance plans. Dr. Vishnudas Panemanglore will be able to meet with and treat most eligible weight loss surgery candidates, however, some exclusions beyond our control may apply. For more information or to see if you may be eligible for care by Synergy Bariatrics, call our office (716) 565-3990.
The Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence program is a new movement to improve the quality of bariatric surgery offered to patients. Based upon resources and outcomes, this program was established to achieve closer cooperation between hospitals and surgeons, standardized patient care protocols, comprehensive data reports for continuous quality improvement and more.
While the surgeon is a critical component of “excellent” care, a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence involves the coordinated efforts of a multidisciplinary team including registered dietitians, exercise physiologists, nurses, psychologists, a compassionate office staff and more. To read more about how this program got started and what Centers must do to earn this distinction, click here. This link will take you to the Obesity Action Coalition website. Click on “Resources” and select “OAC News”, page 15.
Taken from OAC News Volume 1 Issue 2. January 2006.