It is important to choose a bariatric surgery center that has a proven record of quality and safety. Lake Health’s Bariatric Surgery Center has been designated a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. This national accreditation is awarded to hospitals and surgeons following a rigorous review process during which a program proves it meets the highest standards regarding facilities, staffing and protocols for care. Lake Health's Bariatric Surgery Center has earned the designation of an Aetna Institute of Quality for Bariatric Surgery and a Bariatric Surgery Blue Center of Distinction by Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance. In addition, Dr. Ben-Meir has performed weight loss surgeries in Northeast Ohio longer than any other local surgeon, having completed more than 4,000 procedures with an outstanding safety record.
