National Honor for Bariatric Program

L-R: Lori Fisher, NP; Molly Adams, Secretary; Eric Knapp, DO; Tammy Haeb, Manager; Luis Benavente, MD; Sarah McKay, NP; and Whitney Gingerich, RDN. Not pictured: Erin Bell, CMA

Congratulations to the Elkhart General Bariatric and Metabolic Institute for being recognized nationally for providing the highest standard of patient care. The Institute, led by bariatric surgeons Eric Knapp, DO, and Luis Benavente, MD, has long been recognized as a regional leader in bariatric surgery and weight loss services. In fact, it is the only accredited bariatric surgery center in the region.

In November, the program was named a Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accredited Center by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. The designation is based on the Institute’s quality of care, surgical cases, outcomes and other standards following a rigorous, voluntary evaluation in April that included a site visit from an independent surgeon who reviewed the program standards as well as policies  and procedures.