About Us
Bariatric Treatment focused on the Individual
The Center for Weight Loss Surgery provides solutions tailored for each patient based on the treatment needs of the individual. At the Center for Weight Loss Surgery, we do not subscribe to a "one type fits all" weight loss solution for our patients.
Dr. Srikanth performs laparoscopic and open Roux-en-y gastric bypass (proximal and medial/distal), laparoscopic gastric sleeve, laparoscopic adjustable gastric band, and the duodenal switch procedures. In addition, Dr. Srikanth has extensive experience and track record of success providing revision surgery for patients with less than optimal prior bariatric surgical procedures.
Dr. Srikanth is a Board Certified Bariatric Surgeon and a designated ASMBS Center of Excellence surgeon. He has performed over 2,900 weight loss surgeries and over 1,900 laparoscopic bariatric surgical procedures. His proven track record will help you with Healthy Living on the Lighter Side!
What is an ASMBS Center of Excellence?
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) is the largest society for this specialty in the world with a “… vision of the Society … to improve public health and well-being by lessening the burden of the disease of obesity and related diseases throughout the world”.
Surgeons qualify for designation as an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence® (BSCOE) by participating in a rigorous evaluation process designed to document that they have a comprehensive program and meet the established program requirements for providing safe bariatric surgical care with excellent short- and long-term outcomes. The evaluation not only documents process, i.e., equipment, supplies, training of surgeons and staff and the availability of consultant services — but also emphasizes results.
State of the art "Electronic Health Records"
At the Center for Weight Loss Surgery, we employ the latest in EHR or "Electronic Health Record" technology. Leveraging technology and services from a leading provider of electronic health record systems, your private health information is secured offsite but immediately available from either our South Puget Sound or East Side offices.
The US Department of Health and Human Services have summarized the benefits of Electronic Health Record systems: these EHR systems can reduce the incidence of medical error by improving the accuracy and clarity of medical records; make the health information securely available without the risk of the "paper shuffle", reduce the possible duplication of tests, reduce delays in treatment, and facilitating the secure electronic transfer of treatment information from other service providers e.g. hematology, radiology etc. where possible. |
