— TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Patients seeking weight-loss solutions in North Pinellas now have access to even more robust, safe and effective surgical care options. AdventHealth North Pinellas has received national accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a recognition of the hospital’s excellence in providing leading-edge bariatric and metabolic surgery.
This prestigious MBSAQIP accreditation, a joint quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), confirms AdventHealth North Pinellas as a dedicated leader in surgical quality. The hospital also becomes an ACS Surgical Quality Partner, marking its dedication to continuously enhancing surgical procedures to provide patients with the highest level of care.
Rishi Ramlogan, MD is a board-certified general surgeon and a fellowship-trained Bariatric Surgeon. He specializes in Obesity Surgery and Anti Reflux Surgery.
“At AdventHealth North Pinellas, we are committed to delivering the highest quality of whole-person care, providing our community with the best expertise in bariatric surgery,” Dr. Ramlogan said. “This accreditation is a testament to our dedication to patient safety, innovation, and the continual pursuit of excellence.”
AdventHealth North Pinellas offers a full range of advanced bariatric surgery options, tailored to meet each patient’s unique health needs. With a focus on minimally invasive techniques, including robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery, patients benefit from faster recovery times and less scarring. The hospital provides several effective options, such as:
- Minimally Invasive Surgery: Advanced robotic-assisted and laparoscopic procedures with fewer incisions and quicker recovery.
- Gastric Sleeve: A popular choice with minimal long-term complications, as it doesn’t involve bypassing the small intestine.
- Gastric Bypass: Reduces stomach size and reroutes food to improve long-term weight loss outcomes.
- Revisions and Conversions: Options for patients needing modifications to a previous bariatric procedure.
- Lap-Band® Evaluations: Support and guidance for those who may need further assistance after an initial weight-loss surgery.
To learn more about bariatric and weight-loss services at AdventHealth North Pinellas, visit AdventHealth North Pinellas Bariatric and Weight Care.