Experience,
Experience, Experience
If you’re considering weight loss
surgery, come to St. Francis Hospital. The surgeons operating at
St. Francis have performed thousands of successful weight loss
surgeries, more than at any other hospital in the state.
Our surgeons and staff have made it their mission to
dedicate themselves to the long-term health of every patient,
with specialized training, advanced surgical options, and
compassionate care.A Full Range of Surgical Options
When you are choosing weight loss
surgery, you need to be able to select the surgery that is best
suited for you and your goals. Many facilities will offer only
one or two types of surgery. Our surgeons offer and are
experienced in the full range of surgeries including the
LAP-BAND, gastric bypass, duodenal switch and gastric sleeve..
The Most Recognized Program in the State
The bariatric program at St.
Francis Hospital has been recognized by more surgical
organizations and insurance companies than any other in the
state.
Recognized by National Surgery Organizations
American Society for Bariatric
Surgeons (ASBS)
St. Francis Hospital in Federal Way is designated a Bariatric
Center of Excellence by the ASBS in recognition of its
experience and favorable outcomes in weight loss surgery.
American College of Surgeons
(ACS)
St. Francis Hospital has been accredited by the ACS as a
Level 1b Bariatric Center. The accreditation is a reflection of
the hospital’s delivery of the
highest level of bariatric care. This accreditation is an
acknowledgement of the ability of surgeons and staff to provide
and manage the most challenging and complex patients with
optimal opportunity for safe and effective outcome.
St. Francis is the
only program in the state that has received both of these
designations
Recognized by Insurance Companies
St. Francis has also been
recognized by several insurance companies for our bariatric
program. This recognition comes after each company reviewed the
process and procedures of our hospital and our surgeons. It is
also a reflection of our excellent long term outcomes and low
complication rate.
St.
Francis has been recognized by the following insurance
companies:
