We've had the pleasure of working with thousands of grateful patients to reach their weight loss goals. Many of our patients have lost 100 pounds or more after their bariatric surgery experience. We look forward to partnering with you to deliver promising results.
To ensure our patient's success, we have created a program that addresses both physical and mental aspects of weight loss. We believe they go hand in hand to experience long-lasting weight loss success.
We recognize that weight loss is a sensitive topic. Each patient comes to us with their own history, frustrations, concerns and goals. That’s why we are committed to listening to you and suggesting options that we believe will give you the best chance of success.
Awards and recognitions
We know you have many options when considering a weight loss surgery program. In addition to our compassionate care, we strive to meet and exceed industry standards.
Our center is accredited as a comprehensive center under the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®). As an accredited center, we offer preoperative and postoperative care designed specifically for patients with a high BMI. We undergo a rigorous program evaluation every three years. This assessment ensures that we are maintaining our excellent success and staying at the forefront of medical developments for weight loss surgery.
In addition, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield has recognized Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital with a Blue Distinction® Center+ for Bariatric Surgery designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue distinction centers are nationally designated healthcare facilities. To qualify, hospitals must show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures developed with input from the medical community.
The bariatric program at Sentara Martha Jefferson is also designated by United Healthcare as an Optum Center of Excellence. Optum invites only the most experienced and statistically successful healthcare providers to be part of our Centers of Excellence networks.
Aetna has also recognized our program as an Aetna Institute of Quality (IOQ) for bariatric surgery. Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital delivers a tradition of care that ensures we never forget that our patients, each with their individual histories, goals and concerns, are at the heart of any treatment plan.
Interested in learning more about our weight loss surgery program. Attend an online or in-person seminar.