Blue Distinction Centers

Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric Surgery

Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric Surgery are among the nation’s leaders in bariatric surgery. These facilities, recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield, offer multidisciplinary and high-quality care to their patients. Recognized under the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program, these centers are vetted for their expertise, quality of care, and commitment to patient safety and outcomes.

Bariatric Procedures at Blue Distinction Centers

These centers offer a full range of bariatric surgery care, including inpatient care, post-operative care, outpatient follow-up care and patient education. Each bariatric surgery has its own advantages and disadvantages, and it is important to talk to your surgeon

• Sleeve Gastrectomy

• Roux-en-Y Gastric

• Adjustable gastric banding

• Biliopancreatic Diversion with Duodenal Switch

Other Services & Facilities in Blue Distinction Centers:

Apart from medical and surgical weight loss solutions, these centers provide a full complement of services to support patients through the weight loss process. These services include: Pre-operative Assessments

• Patient Information

• Post-operative Care Long-term Follow-up

• Consultation with a

• Behavioral support

• Multidisciplinary Facilities

Staff or Team:

A key component of the success of these centers is the quality of their multidisciplinary teams who are committed to bariatric care. Bariatric team members generally include: Bariatric Surgeons: Bariatric surgeons are board-certified surgeons with years of experience performing complex weight loss surgery. The surgeons are also trained in minimally invasive surgical therapies (such as laparoscopic surgery) to facilitate quicker recovery time and less complications.

Registered Dietitian: A nutrition expert who can help you create a customized eating plan to help you lose weight and avoid nutritional deficiencies after surgery.

Psychologists and Counselors: Mental health experts who guide patients through the psychological facets of weight loss, including body image and lifestyle adjustment.

Nurses and Physician Assistants: Empathetic figures who make sure people get a helping hand when they stay in the hospital or come back for follow-up visits

Exercise Physiologists: Those who plan safe and effective physical activity to accentuate surgical outcomes.

Location & Contact:

Information Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric Surgery are located across the United States so that people living in both urban and rural or remote locations can benefit from high quality, coordinated care.

Pricing

The cost of bariatric surgery depends on the state you live in, the type of surgery you have, and your individual health insurance policy. Blue Distinction Centers+ are facilities that are recognized as offering the same quality of care as these centers—but also at a significantly lower cost.