Trust & Verification

Sources and Verification

Independent accreditations, regulatory documentation, and society memberships allow patients to verify the trust signals behind this program.

Last medically reviewed: June 1, 2026 · Educational content only — not medical advice.

Accreditations

  • Joint Commission International (JCI) — international hospital accreditation reviewing patient safety and quality of care. jointcommissioninternational.org.
  • Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) — Center of Excellence— independent designation recognizing programs meeting defined quality standards in bariatric and metabolic surgery. surgicalreview.org.
  • Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) — accreditation for medical travel programs covering patient experience, care coordination, and outcomes. globalhealthcareaccreditation.com.

Regulatory and device sources

  • U.S. FDA — device authorization records for MagDI™ via the De Novo pathway. FDA De Novo database.
  • GT Metabolic Solutions — device manufacturer, Instructions for Use, indications, and risk information. gtmetabolic.com.

Professional societies

  • ASMBS — American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. asmbs.org.
  • IFSO — International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders. ifso.com.
  • ADA — American Diabetes Association Standards of Care. diabetes.org.
  • AACE — American Association of Clinical Endocrinology. pro.aace.com.
  • NIH / NIDDK — National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. niddk.nih.gov.

Published outcomes

Program outcomes referenced on this site reflect data from the Obesity Control Center (OCC) experience, including a published outcomes review covering more than 19,801 patients. Statistics reflect group-level findings and do not predict individual results.

How to independently verify

  1. Confirm accreditation status on each accrediting body's website.
  2. Check the FDA database for device authorization records.
  3. Look up referenced clinical trials in PubMed or the original journal.
  4. Review society guidelines for current evidence-based recommendations.

Accreditation, certification, and society membership do not guarantee outcomes. They are quality and safety signals that complement — but do not replace — individual physician evaluation.