Doctor Joseph Afram /Center for Obesity Surgery has been named an American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence.  The ASBS Center of Excellence designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of excellent outcomes in bariatric surgery.

To earn a Center of Excellence designation, Dr Joseph Afram/Center of Obesity Surgery underwent a series of site inspections including all aspects of the program and its efficacy and safety that were closely examined and data on health outcomes were collected. 

Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), is an organization dedicated to pursuing surgical excellence, and safety, and formulated and established the rigorous standards. Upon thorough and detailed inspection of the practices, outcomes, and safety. Dr Joseph Afram/Center of Obesity Surgery were approved as a Center Of Excellence by the (ASBS).

Bariatric surgery when performed correctly is the most effective treatment for morbid obesity and its complications.  By definition, Bariatric Surgeons with Center of Excellence practice top quality care ensuring efficacy and safety of the procedure.

Dr Joseph Afram/ Center of Obesity Surgery has taken the extra steps by offering a comprehensive program including:

• Extensive preoperative evaluation & preparation
• Psychological evaluation
• Personal trainer
• Lifelong follow up
• Pre & Post operative behavior modification program run by our Psychologist & dietician in weekly support groups
• Diet counseling with our Registered Dietician

AT PRESENT, OBESITY SURGERY IS THE ONLY PROVEN EFFECTIVE THERAPY FOR SEVERE OBESITY.