Mercy Medical Center earns Aetna Institutes of Quality® re-designation for bariatric care

Mercy Medical Center has been re-designated as an Aetna Institutes of Quality® (IOQ) facility for bariatric surgery, recognizing the hospital’s continued commitment to providing high-quality weight-loss surgery and patient care.

The recognition reflects Mercy’s longstanding dedication to excellent bariatric care and its ongoing accreditation through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP).

“We are honored to receive this recognition from Aetna,” said Dr. Sajida Ahad, medical director, Mercy bariatric surgery program. “This designation reflects the expertise and dedication of our entire bariatric team and our commitment to helping patients achieve better health through safe, high-quality surgical care. We are proud to support patients throughout their weight-loss journey and help them improve their quality of life.”

Mercy Bariatric Clinic offers a comprehensive approach to weight loss surgery, providing patients with education, evaluation, surgical treatment and long-term support designed to promote lasting success.