NewYork-Presbyterian. The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell.

Weight Loss Surgery

The Bariatric Surgery Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and the Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center have been recognized by the American College of Surgeons as Centers of Excellence for bariatric and weight loss surgery. They were awarded the highest possible designation (1A) in recognition of their surgeons' ability to offer patients the best care available. They were also the first in NY State to be recognized as Centers of Excellence, and only one of seven nationwide. Level 1A bariatric surgery centers, the highest of five designated levels, are defined by the ACS as providing complete specialized care for all patients, including those with the most challenging and complex conditions, in order to ensure the best outcomes. Additionally, the centers' highly credentialed bariatric surgeons handle a high volume of cases.