Independent accreditation
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Joint Commission International (JCI)
The Obesity Control Center is a JCI-accredited program. Verify accreditation.
Surgical Review Corporation — Center of Excellence
SRC accredited Center of Excellence since 2010. Verify listing.
Institutional information
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Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon · Founder, Obesity Control Center
Last reviewed: June 2026
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