Medical review policy
Every educational page on GLPSurgery.com is reviewed by a named clinician before publication and re-reviewed on a scheduled cadence.
Reviewer selection
Reviewers are board-certified clinicians with published experience in bariatric and metabolic medicine. Their name, credentials, and specialty are shown on every page they review.
What is reviewed
- Factual accuracy against current guidelines and peer-reviewed sources
- Neutral, non-promotional tone
- Absence of guaranteed-outcome or superiority claims
- Presence of appropriate disclaimers
Cadence
Educational content is scheduled for re-review at least annually, and sooner when new guidelines or major randomized trials are published.
Corrections
Substantive corrections are noted on the affected page. Editorial contact information is on our contact page.
Dr. Ariel Ortiz Lagardere, MD, FACS, FASMBS
Bariatric & Metabolic Surgeon · Founder, Obesity Control Center
Last reviewed: June 2026
Educational claims on this page are supported by independent guidelines, peer-reviewed evidence, and verifiable accreditation listings. See Sources & Verification and Science & Evidence.
Medical notice. This content is educational only and does not replace professional medical advice. Do not start, stop, or change GLP-1 medication without consulting your physician.