Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence at MidMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot

MidMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot in Alma, Michigan has been named a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). This designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of positive patient outcomes. 

The MidMichigan Difference

• MidMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot is accredited by the Joint Commission. Additionally, MidMichigan Health was named in the top 20 percent of health systems in the nation by Thomson Reuters in 2011. MidMichigan also recieved this award in 2009 and 2010.
• Expert Qualifications - All surgeries are performed by experienced laparoscopic surgeons, including a physician who has completed a fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery.
• Dedicated Bariatric Staff and Facilities - The bariatric surgery program has its own surgery support and recovery staff trained to meet the unique needs of bariatric patients. All rooms are private rooms specially equipped for bariatric surgery patients.
• Assistance with Insurance Pre-qualification - Our staff is well-versed in insurance plan requirements and can assist patients with the necessary documentation to qualify for reimbursement. All of your required pre-surgical appointments are available on-site and often can be scheduled co-currently to reduce travel and time away from work.
• Ongoing Support - Ongoing moderated support groups (Alma, Gladwin, Midland, Mt. Pleasant) enable you to learn what to expect from others who have been through the surgery and provides the lifelong encouragement you need to make healthy lifestyle changes.
• In 2011, MidMichigan Medical Center–Gratiot was recognized for being among the top five percent of hospitals nationwide for patient experience based on an analysis of patient satisfaction surveys from 3,797 U.S. hospitals by HealthGrades. By placing in the top five percent, MidMichigan Medical Center–Gratiot received the 2011 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™.  

Procedures

• Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
• Adjustable Gastric Banding
• Sleeve Gastrectomy

Our Physicians

• Jeffrey Bonacci, M.D.
• Ernest A. Cudjoe, M.D. 
• Jeffrey F. Smith, M.D. 
• James Pilkington, M.D.

Learn More

• Attend a Bariatric Surgery Options Seminar - This seminar helps you understand the risks and benefits of bariatric surgery, explore your other options for weight loss, and determine whether you are a good candidate for the surgery and whether you may qualify for insurance coverage. To find a Bariatric Surgery Options seminar near you, please view our schedule of Nutrition and Weight Management classes.
• Take a virtual tour of the bariatric surgery facilities and process at MidMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot.
• Watch a video explaining the benefits of laparoscopic bariatric surgery and hear our patients' success stories.