Mather and Dr Ahmad Bariatrics

Considering bariatric surgery in New York? Already part of the program?

The Center of Excellence in Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery TM at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital, together with Dr. Arif Ahmad, are leaders in Bariatric Surgery, performing more than 4,500 bariatric procedures, with a proven record of patient safety. Procedures include the sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric banding and revisional surgery. All surgeries are performed laparoscopically, through small incisions in the abdomen, for minimal scarring and improved recovery times. Dr. Ahmad also uses state of the art technology, including the da Vinci® Robot, which results in great surgical precision and control resulting in less trauma to the patient.

We are committed to providing the highest quality of individualized and personal care to meet your needs.

With this app you can:

* Track nutrition

* Set vitamin and supplement reminders

* Receive alerts and reminders from the Bariatric COE Team

* Access our seminar and support group calendar

* Access education materials

* Read diet guidelines and discharge instructions

* Access bariatric friendly recipes

* and much more

Mather Hospital, together with Dr. Arif Ahmad, as Medical Director of the Bariatric COE Program, have continuously maintained the designation as a Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™ by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), since 2007. In March 2016, Mather Hospital and Dr. Arif Ahmad were the first in New York State to achieve a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery TM. Once a Center of Excellence designation is achieved; it’s an ongoing process that promotes continued improvement, committed to high quality care, ensuring efficacy of the procedure, improved outcomes, cost savings and increased patient satisfaction.

Dr. Ahmad is a board-certified surgeon and Fellowship trained in advanced laparoscopic surgery, as well as, bariatric surgery. Dr. Ahmad was named One of America’s Top Surgeons by Consumer Research Council; he is a designated by the SRC as a Surgeon of Excellence in both Bariatric and Robotic Surgery. Understanding the decision to undergo weight loss surgery is not an easy one, and we offer you quality care and support every step of the way. In addition to our extensive pre-surgical education program, we provide long-term follow up and support to ensure the best possible sustained weight loss results.

Why Mather?

At Mather Hospital’s Bariatric Center of Excellence, a wide range of laparoscopic procedures are offered. These procedures can help you look and feel your best through a safe, minimally invasive procedure. In addition to the Center of Excellence designations, Mather Hospital is the only hospital in New York State to receive 9 consecutive A ratings from The Leapfrog Group for patient safety, and Mather earned the prestigious Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) in June 2013 for our quality patient care and nursing excellence.

Center of Excellence in Metabolic & Bariatric and Robotic Surgery™, COEMBS™, COERS™ and the COEMBS and COERS seals are trademarks of Surgical Review Corporation.

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