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Sources & Independent Verification
Trust depends on being able to verify what a healthcare provider says. The links below allow you to independently confirm accreditation, device clearances, society positions, and published outcomes referenced on this site.
Accreditation
Accreditation
- Joint Commission International (JCI)
Independent international accreditation for hospitals and clinical programs.
- Surgical Review Corporation (SRC)
Center of Excellence accreditation for bariatric and metabolic surgery programs.
- Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA)
Accreditation focused on medical travel and the international patient experience.
Device and procedure references
Device and procedure references
- GT Metabolic Solutions
Manufacturer of the MagDI System used to create magnetic duodeno-ileal anastomosis (FDA 510(k) clearance, 2024).
- FDA Device Database
Search FDA 510(k) clearances and device authorizations independently.
Professional societies
Professional societies
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
U.S. professional society for bariatric and metabolic surgery.
- International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO)
Global federation of national bariatric surgery societies.
- American Diabetes Association (ADA)
U.S. society publishing annual Standards of Care for diabetes and obesity.
Published outcomes
Published outcomes
- OCC — 19,801-patient outcome series
Published series of bariatric outcomes from Obesity Control Center.
- PubMed — Bariatric & Metabolic Literature
U.S. National Library of Medicine index of peer-reviewed studies.
Content on this page is reviewed for medical accuracy by bariatric and metabolic surgery professionals associated with Obesity Control Center. Reviewed for accuracy of procedure descriptions, evidence summaries, risk discussion, and patient-safety language. Educational information only — not medical advice. No outcome can be guaranteed and individual results vary.
Last reviewed: June 2026 · Editorial Policy · Medical Review Policy